Prestwick & District Dog Training Club
About Prestwick & District Dog Training Club
We are a dog training club, run by elected committee members for members, based on the outskirts of Ayr. . . see company overview for more information. Our training covers Obedience, Agility and Flyball.
Prestwick & District Dog Training Club Description
WHAT IS AGILITY?
Dog agility is something akin to Badminton horse trials, without the hooves! Whilst a modest level of fitness is taken for granted one does not have to be a Linford Christie or Sally Gunnel to take part in this sport.
The aim of the sport is to guide your dog through a series of obstacles within a course time. The skill levels involved range from good obedience control for Starter Agility through to advanced commands at senior level. Opinion varies on the best way of training your dog for agility. Prestwick & District DTC uses motivational methods to encourage both handler and dog to achieve these aims. If the dog enjoys what it is doing it will want to learn more and the more a dog learns, the more it can learn. In general it is recognised that it takes about two years to train the dog and four or five years to train the handler!
WHAT IS FLYBALL?
Flyball is a relay race with four dogs on a team. The course consists of a start /finish line, four hurdles spaced 10 feet apart, a box and a backboard. The first hurdle is 6 feet from the start /finish line and the box is 15 feet from the last hurdle. The backboard is placed 7 feet upwards behind the box. The dogs jump the hurdles and step on the spring loaded box that shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the ball and then returns over the 4 hurdles; when the dog crosses the start /finish line the next dog goes. The first team to have all 4 dogs run without errors wins the heat. Each heat consists of 2 teams in a knockout race.
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⛔ Wednesday OBEDIENCE Cancelled ⛔ There will be NO OBEDIENCE classes, until further notice. This is in line with current government advice to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The advice is that people should: minimise social contact by avoiding crowded areas, large gatherings and smaller gatherings such as restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs, cinemas and gyms. Guidance attached. https://www.gov.scot/…/people-advised-t o-limit-social-cont…/
⚠️Cancelled - Agility Show ⚠️ After careful consideration we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel Prestwick and District's Agility show on the 6th and 7th of June. As a committee we feel it is the responsible thing to do for our members and public safety. It has not been a decision we have taken lightly, but considering the events that are currently unfolding around us, we feel it is the correct one. We hope you understand our decision, as disappointing as it i...s. We feel that keeping our community safe in these uncertain times is the right move. The next few months will be a massive learning curve for all of us, as we deal with whatever lies ahead. Agility people are very resilient. We need to look after each other and hopefully we can get back to doing what we love soon. Thank you for your continued support shown to the club over the years. Kind regards Prestwick and District Dog Training Club.
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Crufts Fundraiser Party Night, the winner of the Spaniel book was Linda Mckenna, again thanks to Rosemary for donating, and to everyone who bought tickets. The book raffle raised £100.00. The party night, including the raffle, minus costs raised an amazing £345.00. Thanks to Ros for the main prize, an hours 'arena hire', ' won by Angela Kelly, huge thanks again everyone for your support, it's truly appreciated.
Huge thanks to Sharon Glamcrazy for including us in their fun nite` at the Twa Dugs on Saturday 8th February, with ELECTRIC WARRIOR and FRANCIE & JOSIE. This amazing night helped raise £222.00 towards our fundraing efforts, to get our Agility Team Finalists, Prestwick Pawsabilities to Crufts in March. Can't thank all those involved enough, from those who donated prizes... The Twa Dugs, Bridges Bar, Neil and Fiona Burnet, Bill Grant, Morag Macpherson, Sharon and Chic, those who bought tickets, the 'Twa Dugs' for the opportunity, and to SHARON the 'wee whirlwind' behind the scenes, organising the night, you are a superstar 🌟. Huge thanks from the Club and Prestwick Pawsabilities Agility Team. 💕 🐾
Prestwick Pawsabilities even made the poster, woo hoo, another wee fundraiser 😍 🐾 This Sat, not to be missed, a one off GLAM ROCK PARTY NITE with special guests and a raffle, get there early to grab a seat,kick off is 9pm SHARP!!! Bring yer dancin shoes and yer feather boas !!!
Well folks, tonight is the night, look forward to seeing you there, there will be a raffle and the draw for the Spaniel Book Art will take place, I've got my dancing shoes looked out, have you?🎶🎵🎤
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Hi all, I'm ( Maureen and Jasper) we are one of five members of the Prestwick Agility team (Prestwick Pawsabilities), heading to compete in the Large Agility Final at Crufts. This stunning Spaniel 'book art' was made and donated to us by Rosemary MacDonald to raise funds for the team. If you would like to try and win it, pick a number(s) form 1-50, numbers are £2.00 each. Thanks in advance. Click on images to view better.
Dog of the Year and AGM Information, the AGM takes place Thursday 27th February 7.00pm at Tesco.
SAVE THE DATE; click on poster for more info! Tickets available from committee, training venues, Ros and Paws and ACE Physio. Should be a great night, please say to family and friends, live entertainment and a buffet only £10.00, get those dancing shoes looked out 😉.
Huge thanks to everyone who entered our raffle to help raise funds for the agility team heading to Crufts in March, the draw took place tonight at our Agility fun night, 1st prize was Kay Wilson, 2nd prize Lisa Miller, 3rd prize Christine Farmer... Now to get them to you!
LAST CHANCE TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS, DRAW HAPPENING TONIGHT... Let me know if you still want to buy! £1.00 a strip. If you like you can bacs payment to... Bank of Scotland... 80-09-48 00745985 Ref: Crufts Fund. Thanks to all who have bought so far, its truly appreciated. Hi Folks, you may or may not be aware, but our Large Agility Team (Prestwick Pawsabilities) won the SKC qualifier back in August, qualifying for Crufts in March 2020. This is a wonderful achievement for the team and the Club. We are now looking to raise funds to help the team. Our first venture is a raffle. We have '2 Festive Hampers' up for grabs, tickets are now available at £1.00 a strip; the raffle will be drawn on Monday the 16th of December. Not a lot of time for this so dont miss out. Tickets will be available at Agility, Flyball up until the draw and from Committee members, just post here/contact us if you would like to buy some and we will ensure you don't miss out, Thanks in advance for your support. P&DDTC
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Hi Folks, you may or may not be aware, but our Large Agility Team (Prestwick Pawsabilities) won the SKC qualifier back in August, qualifying for Crufts in March 2020. This is a wonderful achievement for the team and the Club. We are now looking to raise funds to help the team get there. Our first venture is a raffle. We have '2 Festive Hampers' up for grabs, tickets are now available at £1.00 a ticket; the raffle will be drawn on Monday the 16th of December. Not a lot of time for this so dont miss out. Tickets will be available at Agility, Flyball up until the draw, and at the last Obedience night this Wednesday. Tickets will be available from Committee members, just post here/contact us if you would like to buy some and we will ensure you dont miss out, Thanks in advance for your support. P&DDTC