FAQs
What is agility?
Agility is a dog sport in which a handler directs their dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy.
The agility course consists of a series of obstacles from jumps, tunnels, weave poles and contacts.
Who can do agility?
Anyone!
In terms of dogs - your dog should be 18 months old to officially compete, to ensure that their bodies are fully developed.
You can start agility foundation training from a pup.
What are the obstacles on an agility course?
The following are a list of the agility obstacles you and your dog can learn.
Jumps – Which are small fences that your dog needs to jump over. These can be changed to a suitable height for your dog.
Tunnels – This is for your dog to run through and make their way from one end to the other.
Weave poles – These consist of vertical poles which are spaced out from one another through which your dog must ‘weave’, threading themselves through, note - your dog must enter on their left shoulder.
Tyre/hoop Jump – This is for your dog to jump through. Height can be set to suit your dog’s size etc.
A-Frame – This is a tall A-shaped frame consisting of 2 steep ramps that have coloured contacts on each end. Your dog must touch these contacts on either side.
See-saw – Your dog must walk from one end of the see-saw to the other whilst ensuring to touch the contact points at either end.
Dog walk – This is another high-raised obstacle, resembling a bridge, that your dog must cross.
Long jump – This is the same as the jump. Your dog must jump over a certain length of jump depending on your dog's size etc.
Wall jump - This is also the same as your standard jumps, just that the jump itself looks and is designed as a wall.
What do I need to bring for class?
A lead and collar for your dog.
Yummy treats or their favourite toy, something to motivate your dog.
Poop bags.
Water, for yourself and your dog.
Good footwear for yourself to run in.
Call, text, email, Facebook or Instagram us if you are interested in giving agility a go. We cater for all levels of agility!
Berit's Trophy.
Why train with Run As One Dog Agility Club ?
Run As One Dog Agility Club is a fun and compassionate club for the love of dogs and the sport of agility.
Our club has an amazing reputation from people all over the North West. 😄
Our club has no judgement - you can come and train whatever your level or knowledge of agility is. Everyone is always welcome. 🤗
We run classes twice a week. ⬇️
➡️Thursdays at 6pm which is a mixed level class.
➡️Sundays at 1pm for foundations, 2pm for beginners and 3.30pm for advanced.
All of our classes are only 5 euro per dog/class.😍 There is also an annual membership of €30. You can download the membership form here.
➡️ The bond that agility creates between you and your dog is like no other. It's unbreakable. 💞
The friends you make at agility are the best and share the same passion as you.🐕
➡️Our outside arena is the most ideal size for an agility course. We have all the available equipment to practice on and learn from.🤗
Of course, training outside can be wet and cold (especially in Ireland), but the fresh air and exercise outdoors is beneficial for you and your dog. 🤗 🐕
If you are also someone who maybe down the line would like to start competing in agility, training outdoors is your best option in all weather conditions.☔☃️🌞 As we all know, 99.9% of Irish competitions are held outdoors.
Training outside gives your dog that added bonus of learning to run on grass courses in wind, rain or sunshine, and getting the feel for the distractions of other dogs and people that can be along the outside of the ring.😁
➡️Our club has one of the best trainers around - Pamela 👋- who has been competing and training in agility since 1993.
Pamela knows the ins and outs of everything there is to know about agility. She designs the best and trickiest courses weekly for us 😅, and she has such time and patience for each and every one of us. 🤗
Pamela spends time with each individual and helps you overcome a certain area you might be finding difficult.
➡️ Run As One also runs local agility competitions where anyone can enter for fun. 😍🤗 We have an agility league called Berit's League that we all compete for and try to win. 🏆🏅🎉🎉 There is a fabulous prize for the winner, an amazing seesaw trophy and a stunning rosette. 🎈🎉
⭐⭐So come out to Run As One in Coolaney and give agility a try! You never know; you might fall in love with the sport like us all here. 💕⭐⭐