Training

WHEN?

Training classes run every Wednesday evening, all year round.

COST?

The cost for existing club members is £5 per dog, per

class payable on the night. This is in addition to the one

off annual membership fee payable each January.

The cost for New (Starter) Dogs to the club is £60. This

is for a block booking of 10 sessions and we regret that

refunds for unused sessions will not normally be given

and are at the discretion of the Committee who reserve the right to approve or decline any such request based on the individual circumstances.

WHERE?

Classes are held at the Manor Equestrian Centre, Ower.

Exit the M27 at Jcn. 2. Take the A36 towards Salisbury.

At the first roundabout (with a Texaco garage and

McDonalds on your RHS) turn left.

As you drive past the Vine Inn pub /Premier Travel Inn hotel on your right you will see a filter lane to turn right. Turn right here into Shelley Lane signposted ‘Golf Course’ / Old Salisbury Lane. Go down the lane for a few hundred yards and you will see the sign for Manor Equestrian Centre and Lakes on your left. Follow the track down towards the indoor school and you will see the car park.

New To The Club Or Agility?
If you are new to dog agility, please click on the following link which will provide a brief overview of what agility is all about and the equipment you will be using. HERE

Any dogs and handlers who are new to agility are invited to attend a 10 week initial Starter course during which they will work through the club's Progression Scheme to help ensure their dogs become confident using all the equipment. Dogs and handlers who demonstrate sufficient progress after this initial 10 week course may be invited to move up to the next level of class. Please click on the Progression Scheme button on the left to familiarise yourself with what the various stages are. There is a rosette for each stage that you dog passes and a special 5 tier rosette when you dog passes all the stages!

How Do I Join?

Places at Wellow Dog Agility are limited, and it is not possible to simply turn up. Please register your interest with Gemma by using the ‘Contact Us’ page.

What Do I Need To Bring?

The first time you come to Wellow, please arrive 10 minutes in advance of the start time of the class to allow time to get you registered and also so we can check that all dogs are fit enough, which includes being of the right weight, to safely undertake agility training.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT DOGS ARE NOT FED PRIOR TO DOING AGILITY. THERE SHOULD BE A GAP OF AT LEAST 4 HOURS BETWEEN THEM BEING FED AND THE CLASS START TIME.

Please ensure that you bring the following with you to each class:

Lots of treats to reward your dog. (Please note that soft, appetising treats such as cheese, pieces of chicken, pieces of sausage/frankfurter etc. make the best treats. Please try not to bring biscuits as dogs take time eating these and may scatter pieces which can affect the performances of other dogs in the class who then try to pick them up).
A small favorite toy
Please ensure your dog is wearing an ordinary collar and not a harness. Metal (chain) collars are not really suitable for agility – a webbing or leather collar is preferable.
Please bring a lead of at least 1 metre in length.
Please bring poo bags to clear up after your dog. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY MESS MADE BY YOUR DOG MUST BE CLEARED UP IMMEDIATELY AND TAKEN HOME WITH YOU. IT MUST NOT BE LEFT AT THE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE.

Class	Start	Finish
Small Dogs and Standard Intermediate Dogs	7.15pm	8.00pm
Medium Dogs and Standard Novice Dogs	8.00pm	8.45pm
Starters (for beginner or new dogs)	9.00pm	10.00pm
If you are in the early class (7.15pm) please arrive by 7.00pm to help set up the equipment. If you are in a late class (9pm), please stay at the end to help put the equipment away.