Agility

I dont know about agility & would like to start, what can i do?
Where do I go to join The Agility Dog Club Of NSW?
What does Agility cost?
How old must my dog be before I can start agility?
Do I need to have a dog lead?
What if my bitch is in season?
Vaccination of members’ dogs
Can my son or daughter do training?
How long has the club been running?
Should I bring food to help train my dog?
Is my dog too big or too small for agility?
Can I take more than 1 dog?
What do I have to do to get my dogs photo on this website?
Is there any special clothing I need to bring?
Does my dog need to be Obedience Trained?

Q. I Yyou can come and visit us at training on any thursaday night, see what its all about and talk to our members at the counter. Introductions for New Members are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month.(check the home page of this site to see if it is on). Also read through this page of FAQ's as these should tell you most of what you need to know to join us or visit us. and if you have any other questions please feel free to contact us.

Q. Where do I go to join The Agility Dog Club Of NSW?
A. You join at the same place where we have training, which is at the Castle Hill Showground (Dog Rings) Sydney NSW, on a Thursday night around 7.00 pm. Entry via Carrington Rd.
click here for map.

Q. What does Agility cost?
A. INITIAL JOINING FEE $20.00

SINGLE MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $30.00

DUAL MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $35.00

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION (2 ADULTS AND UP TO 2 CHILDREN) $40.00

EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD (UNDER 16 YEARS AND LIVING AT THE SAME ADDRESS) $5.00

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION (OVER 12 YEARS AND UNDER 16 YEARS) $10.00

THERE IS ALSO A $5.00 TRAINING FEE EACH NIGHT YOU ATTEND TRAINING, THIS INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS ( COFFE,TEA,COLD DRINKS, BISCUITS)

Q. How old must my dog be before I can start agility?
A. Your dog must be older than 6 months. Also not too old to be in pain or get hurt. This can be assessed by an instructor.

Q. Do I need to have a dog lead?
A. yes you do, we require dogs to be on lead at all times during training unless supervised by an instructor. We also forbid choke,check,slip or pinch chains/collars.

Q. What if my bitch is in season?
A. We don’t allow a bitch in season to attend training.

Q. Vaccination of members’ dogs
A. As Castle Hill Showground is a leash-free area, unvaccinated dogs can be on the grounds at any time so we cannot insist that members' dogs should be vaccinated. We do, however, recommend that members vaccinate their dogs for their own protection. We do require your dog to be fit and healthy and not overweight.

Q. Can my son or daughter do training?
A. Yes they can. There are family discounts, see Application form. We require all children under the age of 16 (training or not) to be accompanied by an adult at all times. A child must also be over the age of 10 years and shown to have good control of their dog before they can train.

Q. How long has the club been running?
A. The Agility Dog Club Of NSW has been running since 1989.

Q. Should I bring food to help train my dog?
A. Yes, motivational tools for your dog are encouraged including dog food treats. Do not feed your dog its evening meal before training and remember to also bring a bowl for water.

Q. Is my dog too big or too small for agility?
A. We encourage all types of dogs to do agility: big, tiny, mix breed etc are all welcome.

Q. Can I take more than 1 dog?
A. Yes you can, you can split up your training time by taking one dog at a time.

Q. What do I have to do to get my dogs photo on this website?
A. Members can email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Q. Is there any special clothing I need to bring?
A. You can wear what you like, although we prefer joggers or non-slip foot ware to avoid slipping on the grass [we recommend Touch football shoes]. Big open jackets etc that can get caught on agility equipment should not be worn while training.

Q. Does my dog need to be Obedience Trained?
A. NO Your dog does not need to be Obedience Trained, although you will need to be able to have control of your dog. Having your dog 'sit' 'stay' and 'come' will give you a head start.
Training for New Members is 'on lead'