About Us
Our Club
Run As One Dog Agility Club (previously known as Markree Dog Agility Club) was founded in October 2006 to provide training for dogs and owners in Sligo and surrounding areas.
Throughout the years the club has moved to various different venues for training, but we now are settled in Coolaney. This arena is an ideal size for agility training, and we have all the necessary facilities.
Classes
Currently we run classes twice a week in Coolaney, Co. Sligo.
Thursday at 6pm
Mixed level class
suitable for all
Sunday at 1-2 pm
Agility foundations
suitable for puppies, young dogs and complete beginners and focuses on getting the basics right before starting equipment training
Sunday at 2-3.15 pm Beginners
suitable for new dogs and handlers and focuses on learning the equipment but also basic handling skills
Sunday at 3.30-5 pm
Advanced
suitable for those competing or on competition level and dogs comfortable with all equipment
Classes are only €5 per dog/class.
Please note, occasionally a class may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Make sure to check our Facebook page or Instagram for any last minute changes to scheduled classes. Thank you!
Pamela Harju
Pamela started training dogs in agility at the age of 11 in her native Finland. She trained and competed regularly and made her way to FCI grade 3 with her German Shepherd cross Joona.
In 2007, Pamela commenced agility training as a club in Markree Castle grounds. The club soon attracted new members with their dogs, all keen to try out this exciting canine sport.
Pamela proved to be an excellent instructor bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from her agility training days in Finland. Pamela clearly explains the technical aspects of agility handling and demonstrates the various obstacles and moves with her own dogs.
Pamela is also an encouraging teacher and quite an expert at building challenging courses for both beginners and advanced handlers.
Pamela with over three decades of experience in agility is always willing to pass on her knowledge to her many enthusiastic human and canine students!
Pamela competes in agility at IKC grade 5 and IADSA grade 7 with her Miniature Schnauzer Dexter and on IKC grade 4 and IADSA grade 3 with her Standard Schnauzer Hector. Elvis, a black Miniature Schnauzer, is learning Foundations. Pamela and her dogs share their house with her partner Francis. They all miss their buddy Toby, who crossed the rainbow bridge in May 2021, and Benny, who passed on in July 2022.
Pamela is an IKC, IADSA and KC approved agility judge.
Berit's Trophy
We run a fun competition league where members compete for a beautiful prize, Berit's Trophy, which is a perpetual trophy expertly made by Seamus Dunbar.
This league is open to all to compete at beginner or advanced level.
Competitions are held four times a year in April, June, August and October, and the best three out of four results count towards the final score. The handler/dog team who have the best overall score with lowest number of faults is the winner and is presented with our amazing trophy. The winner's name is signed in the Berit's League book and also receives a stunning rosette.
Reminder!
Our club has an annual membership fee of €30. To apply for membership, please download the membership form here and pay the fee in class or PayPal at runasonedogagility@gmail.com.