Agility is a sport for all dogs, big or small, mixed breed or pedigree and all handlers, young and old alike. Best known for featuring on the Tux Wonderdogs program, agility is a fast and furious "game" where handlers direct the dog around a course of obstacles. These obstacles include slalom "weave" poles, seesaws, tunnels, jumps, ramps (otherwise known as contact equipment) and jumping through hoops (tyre jumps). The fastest dog to get around the course without making any errors such as taking the wrong obstacle, knocking jump rails down or incorrectly completing the obstacle (missing a contact area) will win the class. In New Zealand all the dogs of a similar size and skill level compete against one another, but a small dog jumps smaller jumps than a bigger dog.

There are two types of competition, Championship Shows and Ribbon Trials and there is usually at least one show somewhere in the country every weekend . You don't have to be planning to compete at agility shows to come and train with us, many people train their dogs for fun and to help keep themselves and their dog fit and mentally active. You will probably find that once you get started you will be hooked and will end up wanting to try a show anyway. Agility training is available for dogs that are over 12 months of age. It is a physically demanding sport and according to National Dog Training regulations we can not train dogs under this age, nor can dogs compete until they are 18 months of age. If you want to train a dog that is between 12 and 18 months old please be aware that they are subject to some restrictions regarding the height they may jump, heights of contact obstacles and number of weave poles they can complete. Your trainer will be able to tell you more about this.

We offer the following agility classes:

Beginners Agility Class - 8 Week Course

In this course, under the instruction of an experienced Agility competitor and trainer, you will learn how to teach your dog to do agility. You will introduce your dog to all the obstacles found on an agility course and learn how to negotiate them safely and correctly. You will learn about running an agility course and the best ways to guide your dog round it.

This Course costs $80* which is payable on the first night of attendance.

This class runs on Tuesday nights, we like you to be there at 7.45 p.m. so you can settle your dog down and make sure it has been to the toilet before class starts. The class runs for one hour from 8.00 p.m. and you will be expected to help put equipment away after the class finishes.

To take part in this course you need to book in, we only take a few intakes throughout the year and these can fill quickly. Booking can be done online PLEASE CLICK HERE or by phoning 09 627 1904. These contacts will also be able to provide you with information as to when the next class is starting.

Non Competing Agility Class - Ongoing

This course is for people who have successfully completed the Beginner level course. This course is ongoing and if you have made the decision to continue training us we offer you a membership with the club (Please see the Membership section for details). In this class you will continue to build on the previously learnt skills and learn new ones with the help of our dedicated instructors.

This class also runs on Tuesday nights, We like you to be there at 7.45 p.m. so you can settle your dog down and make sure it has been to the toilet before class starts. The class runs for one hour from 8.00 p.m. and you will be expected to help put equipment away after the class finishes.

Competition Class - Ongoing

This class is for competing members of the club and runs at the earlier time of 7.00 p.m. on Tuesday nights, We like you to be there at 6.45 p.m. or earlier as you are expected to help set up equipment and exercises before the class starts. The class runs for one hour.

* Course and membership prices are are subject to change without notice. Please check prices when enrolling.