Owners Responsibilities

Owners are 100% responsible for their dog and its behaviour when on the club grounds. Dogs must NOT be allowed off leash unless participating in an exercise or under direct supervision and control of the owner. This essentially means that they must come back when called and be socialised to an acceptable standard so they are not a threat to other people or dogs using the grounds.

Owners MUST pick up after their dogs at all times, there are bins available and plastic bags inside the clubrooms if you are caught short without one on you. If your dog urinates on club property, such as agility equipment the owner MUST wash the area down thoroughly with a large bucket of water. This is because the smell distracts dogs from their training and encourages more scent marking in the area.

Agility Class Responsibilities

It is expected that participants in the classes will assist with set up of equipment, if in the early class, and packing away the equipment if in the late classes. This means that the people staying to help you train don't have to do all the work all the time and is very much appreciated. When moving equipment please make sure your dog is secured to a fence, deck or in a vehicle and not running around loose where it could trip someone and cause, or sustain, an injury.

Please DO NOT attempt ANY piece of equipment that you have not yet been trained on in class, especially obstacles like the A Frame and Dog walk at full height. Agility equipment can be dangerous and intimidating to dogs if not shown how to do it properly. Remember we are not trying to ruin your fun we are trying to keep you and your dog safe!

Red Ribbon Dogs

We understand that not all dogs are friendly to everyone and every dog that approaches them. If your dog has an issue with being approached by other dogs or people and is likely to react in an aggressive manner e.g. Barking, growling, lunging on the lead, we ask that you attach a RED Ribbon to their collar and/or lead and tell one of our trainers.

Doing this allows other people and trainers to recognise that your dog may need a little more space when standing around in class etc. Trainers will also help you to introduce your dog to friendly people and dogs to reduce the unfriendly behaviour. The ribbon must be red in colour and big enough to notice at a distance but not so big that it gets in your way. Do NOT approach a dog with a red ribbon without speaking to the owner beforehand.

Instructors

Please note that our instructors are all experienced dog handlers and competitors themselves. They do not get paid for their time spent instructing and as such are not obliged to spend time outside class helping people catch up etc. Most will, however, be happy to help you with any queries you might have. But please keep in mind that they do have other things to do and their own dogs to train and do not interupt them when they are taking part in their own training sessions.

Car Parking

Please be aware that other clubs use our parking facilities, if you must leave valuable items in your car make sure they are out of sight and the vehicle is locked.