We train all levels of owner and dog
Your dog needs to be at least 12 months old and fully vaccinated before they can train at DAWG.
We also recommend your dog has done basic obedience before coming to train with us.
We also recommend your dog has done basic obedience before coming to train with us.
Foundation class
Foundation agility is for those handlers/dogs new to agility. This class puts the focus of having fun while you and your dog are learning lots of new skills. In this class we will introduce jumps and tunnels, and also show you some important skills you will need to work on at home. These include skills your dog will need for the contact obstacles (dogwalk, seesaw and A-frame). We recommend your dog has done basic obedience before coming to train with us.
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Level 1
In level 1 we will work on some handling skills that will enable you to guide your dog around an agility course. We also introduce your dog to other obstacles they will see on a beginner course at a competition (hoops, long jumps and blind jumps). We also progress with the contact skills you learnt in the foundation class.
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Level 2
Lots of learning happens in level 2 where we step up our training. Your dog will start learning to weave and begin contact training on a dogwalk. We also introduce more complex handling moves and longer course sequences. Towards the end of this level you may be at the stage where you could enter a jumpers course at a competition. |
Level 3
This is where it all starts to come together. Weave training progresses to learning to weave 12 poles and your dog will be running the length of the dogwalk. A-frame training begins at level 3 and sequences increase in length. You will also be given the opportunity to run one or two full length beginner courses towards the end of the term.
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Novice Comp
You and your dog will confidently negotiate courses of varying difficulty.
Novice Comp is instructed. |
2026 Terms
Term 1 - 13 January - 17 February
Term 2 - 3 March - 7 April
Term 3 - 3 May - 12 July
Winter Break Ad hoc training will be advertised
Term 4 - 20 October - 24 November (break around Labour Weekend for National event)
Term 2 - 3 March - 7 April
Term 3 - 3 May - 12 July
Winter Break Ad hoc training will be advertised
Term 4 - 20 October - 24 November (break around Labour Weekend for National event)
Training Times for term 4
Tuesday night
Competition Class: 6 pm set up
Wednesday
Foundation: 6 pm set up
Level 1: 7.15 pm set up
Thursday night
Level 2: 6.15 pm set up
Level 3/Novice: 7.15 set up
Intro to Hoopers: 6.30 pm
Graduate Hoopers: 7.15 pm
Please refer to your emails for confirmation of class times. Any email confirmation is correct if differs to the above.
Competition Class: 6 pm set up
Wednesday
Foundation: 6 pm set up
Level 1: 7.15 pm set up
Thursday night
Level 2: 6.15 pm set up
Level 3/Novice: 7.15 set up
Intro to Hoopers: 6.30 pm
Graduate Hoopers: 7.15 pm
Please refer to your emails for confirmation of class times. Any email confirmation is correct if differs to the above.
Costs
Foundation, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Novice is $140 per 6 week term.
Competition class starts at $150 per year.
Membership is $40 per year (optional until Comp level).
Competition class starts at $150 per year.
Membership is $40 per year (optional until Comp level).
