About
Agility Instructor Course
Adding agility to your dog training business can give you a great additional income stream, whilst having fun and teaching something which never stops developing.
Agility is now one of the most popular dog sports in the UK and is growing faster than ever.
This 3 day course will give you the knowledge and skills to teach your own ongoing agility classes.
Booking link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16896263&appointmentType=66227733
COURSE INFORMATION
Price: £345 (book online at the bottom of the page)
Location: Binfield (Bracknell) Berkshire
Dates 9-11th October 2024
Instructor: Ida Welch; IMDT Assessor
COURSE CONTENT:
Agility rules and regulation (theory)
Health and Safety – when and what exercises are appropriate
Practical teaching throughout the course
Class plans: Beginner to Advanced
Sequence work, planning exercises and courses, understanding Grading 1-7
How to teach the different equipment; including
Weaves
Contact equipment (A-frame, Seesaw, Dog Walk)
Jumps
Tunnels
Tyres
Break down of advantages and disadvantages for different trainig techniques on each piece of equipment.
Basic handling, how to start and build motivation
Advance handling, control and speed
Remote handling
Send away’s
Basic and advanced turns
How to keep a class flowing
Problem solving
Instructor: Ida Welch IMDT
“I have been teaching agility classes for the passed 9 years as a main part of my dog training business. I’ve taken clients from beginner to competition levels. I have competed agility and showjumping myself before turning to coaching, and have a huge love and passion for this sport!”
I am also a very proud member of the Institute of Modern Dog trainers and have work as an Assessor for the organisation for 5 years.
EACH DAY WILL RUN FROM 10AM - 3PM
You are welcome to bring your own dog, no previous agility experience necessary.
**COURSE ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE INCLUDED **
