Spring Into Action Dog Agility Club

Sorry but all 42 evening places for Spring/Summer 2019 have been taken by existing club members transferring from weekend classes. We will not therefore be able to start a beginners evening group in April this year.
It is possible that one or two spaces may become available if dogs have to withdraw so if you are interested in joining a class please do get in touch and I can add you to the mailing list. (All places are filled from the mailing list so please don't wait for us to post places on here!).

We are is delighted to announce that our purpose-built all-weather dog agility arena is now open! Situated in beautiful countryside just 5 minutes from Basingstoke town centre, it has been tested over the past couple of weeks by the 80+ dogs who regularly attend classes at the club including cocker spaniels, cockapoos, labradors, collies, golden retrievers and many other breeds!
We run classes on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday daytimes... and at weekends in the Autumn/Winter months and weekday evenings in the Spring/Summer months. Although all our classes are currently full we are planning to start a couple of new daytime classes in the next few weeks and have occasional spaces become available in other classes.
Please message us or comment below if you are interested in joining us :)

I am thrilled to announce that our NEW purpose-built all-weather dog agility arena.. situated in our private agility field just 5 minutes drive from Basingstoke town centre.. is now open and has been thoroughly tested by dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes in the last couple of weeks.
We run classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday daytimes... plus weekends in the Autumn/Winter months and weekday evenings in Spring/Summer months. :)
Please do get in touch or comment below if you are interested in joining us. :)

Agility Club Class or Fun Class?
Many people don’t realise that there are two very different types of dog agility class – “fun agility classes” and “dog agility club classes” – and they generally teach very different types of dog agility!
So before you sign up for an agility class make sure you know what type of class you want to do!
... Full Blog Article: http://www.spring-into-action-dog-agility .co.uk/…/agility-…/
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Beginners Places
If you would like a place on a beginners agility course then please send us an email or message with the following details
Dogs Name, Age and Breed... Your Email Address Which of the following times are suitable for you - Mon 1.45pm, Tuesday 2.10pm, Wednesday 10.05am, Saturday 2.15pm and 3.25pm.
We will then add you to the mailing list and let you know when suitable spaces become available.
Please note we do not run a formal waiting list as we have found it is extremely time-consuming to contact individuals and places usually come up at short notice.
We therefore email everyone on the mailing list who has expressed an interest in particular class and the place goes to the first person to respond. So please do keep an eye on your emails!
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Dog Agility ... Getting Started!
Seen dog agility on TV or on social media and want to have a go?
Then make sure you put your name down to join a DOG AGILITY CLUB where you will usually be instructed by experienced competitors who know how to get dogs to run at their top speed and can teach you how to handle your dog around all types of agility courses. At these clubs your dog will be taught how to complete obstacles independently while you get yourself into position f...or the next part of the course.
Most dogs who go to weekly classes at dog agility clubs don't compete... and never will... they just enjoy learning agility skills and running as fast as they possibly can! Those that do choose to compete are usually those that never intended to (!) which is one reason why agility clubs train all dogs to competition standards.
Dog agility clubs are very popular... so maybe it is not surprising that some people choose to do "fun agility" with a local dog trainer... but unfortunately when they get "bitten by the agility bug" and join an agility club they then find they have to start from the beginning again as the training methods are so different.
We currently have almost 40 dogs waiting to join Spring into Action Dog Agility Club. If you are one of them and can't wait any longer to get started then do make sure that the classes you choose are with another dog agility club run by an instructor who is also an experienced competitor :)
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One of the best runs from the Agility World Championships yesterday ... no need to be young and superfit .. dog agility can be adapted for handlers of all ages and fitness levels..... such amazing fun for the dog too!

Class Places - Experienced Dogs
As many agility clubs teach agility in a completely different way it is not always easy to accommodate dogs who have started their agility training at another club.
If your dog has been training for less then six months they will need to start again in one of our beginners classes.
... If they have done more than six months training please email or message us with details of the club where you have trained before (as this will help us assess which methods will have been used) and what equipment your dog can complete without your help. It is also useful to know whether your dog has been taught to stop on the end of contacts. :)
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Beginners Availability
All of our classes are currently full. Spaces are rarely advertised as they are filled from our mailing lists as and when vacancies arise.
We currently run beginners classes at the following times
... Monday 1.45pm Tuesday 2.10pm Wednesday 10.05am Saturday 2.15pm and 3.25pm
If you would like to join a class please message us with your email address and the class times that would suit you. We will then add you to the mailing list and let you know when vacancies arise.
Experienced Dogs We occasionally have opportunities for more experienced dogs. (See separate post).
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Beginners Dog Agility Classes Basingstoke
Dog agility is a fabulous activity for almost all breeds of dog. At Spring into Action we have more cocker spaniels, cockapoos, labradors and other poodle crosses than collies (although we have plenty of these too!). Other popular breeds for agility include golden retrievers, border terriers and springadors!
... Most of our dogs just do it for fun once a week... but many also enjoy competition fun at weekends!
If you think your dog might enjoy dog agility you can join a class for 4 weeks to check it out before making a longer term commitment.
All our beginners classes (Mon 1.45, Tues 2.10, Wed 10.05 Sat 2.15 and 3.25) are currently full... but places do become available regularly... and these are filled from our mailing lists.
So if you would like to try it out just message us to let us know which class times would suit you.. and include your email address too so we can pop you on to the appropriate mailing lists!
All classes are held on our private agility field between Basingstoke and Cliddesden. The cost is £35 for your first 4 weeks and then £70 per 8-week block (plus a £10 annual membership fee) thereafter.
Any other questions please just ask!
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Great news... we have managed to squeeze a new beginners class into our schedule on Saturday afternoons.... starting 22 September.
If you are currently on our mailing list then you should be hearing from us over the weekend.

Beginners Agility... Just One Place Left!
Does your dog deserve some fun and mental stimulation? Would you like to build the bond with your dog while sharing an enjoyable hobby?
Nearly 100 dogs have fun each week at Spring into Action Dog Agility... we have just 2 places available.. in a new 4-week beginners class starting on Wednesday 23 May (10.05am-11.05am) on our private agility field just 5 minutes drive from Basingstoke town centre. Cost £35.
... If you would are interested in grabbing one of these last places then please message us as soon as possible.
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Beginners Availability
Daytime places: We run beginners classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Saturday places: It is possible that we may be able to fit a new beginners class into the schedule in September.
... If you would like to be notified of places which become available in the above classes please message us your email address and we will add you to the mailing list.
Evening places: Our current beginners class is full (as is the reserve list for the class). We are unlikely to start a new evening beginners group before April 2019. We will start accepting people on to the mailing list for this class in September 2018.
Any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch :)
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Beginners Agility *** New Daytime Class
Due to popular demand we have decided to start another introductory beginners agility class. The 4-week hour-long class will be held on Wednesday mornings at 10.05.
All training takes place on our secure private agility field between Basingstoke and Cliddesden. The cost of place is just £35.
... Suitable for most dogs (and puppies from 6 months old).
The class will start on Wednesday 23 May. If you are interested in a place or have any questions please comment below or message us. :)
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Late Cancellation *** Beginners Agility *** Basingstoke SOLD
Due to a late cancellation we have one place available on a 4-week introductory course starting tomorrow (2.10-3.10pm).
Come and have some fun with your dog learning this amazing addictive activity in a safe and secure environment on our private agility field just outside Basingstoke.
... Suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Cost £35 Any questions please comment below or message me.
Note.. if you are unable to start tomorrow due to the late notice you can join the class next week at a reduced cost :)
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Late Cancellation *** Beginners Agility *** Basingstoke
Due to a late cancellation we have one place available on a 4-week introductory course starting next Tuesday (2.10-3.10pm).
Come and have some fun with your dog learning this amazing addictive activity in a safe and secure environment on our private agility field just outside Basingstoke.
... Suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Cost £35 Any questions please comment below or message me.
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Where is our Agility Field?
Our private secure agility field is located between Basingstoke and Cliddesden. We do not publish the address online for security reasons. New members will receive directions with their joining instructions about 10 days before their course starts.

Beginners Places
I am sorry but there will be no further beginners places available in evening classes until April 2019. The class that starts this April is full (as is the reserve list for this class).
There may be a new Saturday afternoon class starting in September.
... Although our current daytime classes (Tuesday 12.10, Wednesday 12.15 and 2.10) are full places do become available regularly.
If you are interested in the daytime classes or Saturday afternoon class please let me have your email address and I will put you on the mailing list and notify you when places become available.
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Beginners Agility Classes
Both the new classes (Thursday evenings and Tuesday afternoons) are now full.
The next new class will be in September on Saturday afternoons if we can squeeze it into the schedule.
... In the meantime the odd space may become available and will be filled from our mailing list.
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Sky loves learning agility she loves the tunnel's �

Poppy enjoyed her Beginners Agility Session with you this evening, looking forward to the next one!

Henry and I really enjoyed our very first experience at the Beginners Agility Session and are now excitedly looking forward to the next meeting. Great fun for both dog and owner!

Cuby really enjoys our agility classes despite the short comings of her handler. Sally is very understanding although not slow in telling you why you are messing up, funny how it's always & never Cuby.