Agility is an absolute blast, especially for the energetic duo of
dogs and their owners. It's a thrilling dance where dogs learn
to conquer all sorts of obstacles and owners
become masterful guides in navigating their
canine team mate safely and swiftly through the
course.
A word of caution though... once that
agility bug sinks its teeth into you and your
dog, there's no turning back!
Most of these photos were taken during
warm-ups or training. Dogs may wear
collars, harnesses or cooling vests at these
times - these are not permitted during
timed runs for safety reasons
Starting Age
Gone are the days of waiting until your pup's all grown up for
agility training! Now, you can dive into safe foundation work
with those young ‘uns.
It's called flatwork, and it's all about teaching them directions
which helps them make better choices when they are ready
to work on adult equipment.
Plus, we sneak in a little taste of the agility equipment – like
low-grade stuff, say, flat dog walks, to keep it exciting!
Suitable Breeds
If your dog's got the fitness, health, and enthusiasm, they're
game for agility!
At our school, we're all about diversity. We've had all kinds of
breeds jumping into our agility classes, from pugs to Great
Danes and everything in between.
Who says agility's just for Border Collies?
Safety
Agility can be a bit of a physical game and there is a potential
risk of injury. But fear not! At McKaynine, we're all about
minimizing those risks.
We never push dogs too hard, make sure they're fit as a
fiddle and adjust obstacles based on their experience and
age. We're here for maximum fun, zero risks. Sometimes, we
even recommend K9 Yoga to up their strength and lower the
injury chances.
Equipment & Grounds
We've got the full kit – standard agility gear and nifty training
aids. Our equipment is regularly checked and maintained, so
your pup's safety is always on point.
Our training grounds are also all grassy, level and well-kept to
keep things safe and sound.
Competitions
No pressure to be the next agility champ! You're welcome to
enjoy our agility classes just for the social buzz with your
doggo.
But hey, if you're itching to compete, we've got you covered.
We often hit up shows together for a groovy fun day out. Our
focus isn't on winning, but we've had some awesome results,
with many dogs snagging top spots and qualifications.
Instructors
Classes are run by Dene le Riche and Cathryn Meyer, our
resident agility gurus.
Together they share their physical conditioning training,
competitive tips and experience gained from judging at
SADAA and Kennel Union of SA events, so you're always up-
to-date with the latest agility know-how.
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