BeeB Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Im getting a new CKCS puppy early next year and the more I read about agility training the more interested Im becoming. Im just wondering if this breed is suitable. I have read they are easy to train and are fast learners. Also if someone could suggest a good training school in the Brisbane area, preferable inner northern suburbs. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Im getting a new CKCS puppy early next year and the more I read about agility training the more interested Im becoming. Im just wondering if this breed is suitable. I have read they are easy to train and are fast learners. Also if someone could suggest a good training school in the Brisbane area, preferable inner northern suburbs. Thanks At the sydney pet and animal expo last weekend they had a toy poodle and a toy poodle X JRT doing agility and they were great about it. Any breed can enter just as long as your dog is motivated and you're willing to put the hard work in. Also the dogs are grouped by size so they arent disadvantaged when it comes to competing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeB Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 excellent! I will be going to the Brisbane Pet and Animal Expo in March next year so hopefully they will have lots of info about it there. Thanks arby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 There are some great agility dogs that are CKCS. Very easy to train and reliable to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsD Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 BrissyGal, Im not sure if Val Bonnie does agility training, but you can contact her on [email protected] or (07) 3300 2959 to ask. She is at the Gap. Many of the obedience clubs run agility training as well as standard obedience, look in your Dog World at affiliated clubs & you should find some. I'm not sure exactly where in inner north you are, but Metro might be your closest - they are at Zillmere/Chermside. Apart from that there are some specialist clubs that teach just agility like BAD Club (Brisbane Agility Dog) which trains at Carina & one out at Ipswich (name escapes me just now). BAD starts you off in a beginners course which runs for 8 weeks, then you can attend their classes which start at novice level & run up to advanced. They clicker train the obstacles, MrD & I are ging to attend their beginners course in Feb next year. Im sure that there are probably others on the northside too, someone else may have details of them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesomil Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I have seen some brilliant CKCS competing at agility. I would highly recommend the breed for sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 excellent! I will be going to the Brisbane Pet and Animal Expo in March next year so hopefully they will have lots of info about it there. Thanks arby Has anyone else heard the rumour there wasn't going to be Pet Expo 2007 for Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanta Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Yes I had heard that there wasnt going to be the expo next year due to not having a suitable venue to have it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♪♫LMBC♫♪ Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Any dog is suited to agility, but just be aware that young pups shouldn't jump hurdles until they are at least 18 months old, so that they don't damage their joints. Apart from that, have fun :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyesongTollrz Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 The Queensland Agility and Jumping Dog Club trains at Mt Gravatt on Thursday evenings. There's quite a few cavs that run in agility up here in Queensland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeB Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Any dog is suited to agility, but just be aware that young pups shouldn't jump hurdles until they are at least 18 months old, so that they don't damage their joints. Apart from that, have fun :D Definately wont start the jumps too early, will just have to work on the lighter stuff until then! Many of the obedience clubs run agility training as well as standard obedience, look in your Dog World at affiliated clubs & you should find some. I'm not sure exactly where in inner north you are, but Metro might be your closest - they are at Zillmere/Chermside. Zillmere/Chermside area is only about 5-10minutes away so that could be the best place to start out, thanks! Yes I had heard that there wasnt going to be the expo next year due to not having a suitable venue to have it in. Oh no! Ive been really looking forward to it, especially after reading the thread about the Sydney one, sounded great! :D THANKS everyone for all your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsaone Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Any dog is suited to agility, but just be aware that young pups shouldn't jump hurdles until they are at least 18 months old, so that they don't damage their joints. Apart from that, have fun Definately wont start the jumps too early, will just have to work on the lighter stuff until then! Many of the obedience clubs run agility training as well as standard obedience, look in your Dog World at affiliated clubs & you should find some. I'm not sure exactly where in inner north you are, but Metro might be your closest - they are at Zillmere/Chermside. Zillmere/Chermside area is only about 5-10minutes away so that could be the best place to start out, thanks! Yes I had heard that there wasnt going to be the expo next year due to not having a suitable venue to have it in. Oh no! Ive been really looking forward to it, especially after reading the thread about the Sydney one, sounded great! THANKS everyone for all your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsaone Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Im getting a new CKCS puppy early next year and the more I read about agility training the more interested Im becoming. Im just wondering if this breed is suitable. I have read they are easy to train and are fast learners. Also if someone could suggest a good training school in the Brisbane area, preferable inner northern suburbs. Thanks At the sydney pet and animal expo last weekend they had a toy poodle and a toy poodle X JRT doing agility and they were great about it. Any breed can enter just as long as your dog is motivated and you're willing to put the hard work in. Also the dogs are grouped by size so they arent disadvantaged when it comes to competing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsaone Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Im getting a new CKCS puppy early next year and the more I read about agility training the more interested Im becoming. Im just wondering if this breed is suitable. I have read they are easy to train and are fast learners. Also if someone could suggest a good training school in the Brisbane area, preferable inner northern suburbs. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsaone Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 You little CKCS will do just fine in agility. One of the top agility and jumping dogs in Queensland is a CKCS! He's a great little man. Really loves it when people clap him hehe. As people have said previously, most clubs wont let you start jumping them until they are around 15 months of age, but theres heaps of other stuff they can learn, like the weaving poles and tunnels. Its a great sport, and the dogs love it. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witheverythingiam Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 excellent! I will be going to the Brisbane Pet and Animal Expo in March next year so hopefully they will have lots of info about it there. Thanks arby Has anyone else heard the rumour there wasn't going to be Pet Expo 2007 for Brisbane Yes, The Venue was not booked in time - I got this info from my QFA Cat Club newsletter I love the Pet Expo! -WithEverythingIAm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 There are a few cavvies doing really well in Victoria at the moment, and one lovely one I train with who does a brilliant job, hardly ever puts a foot wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 CKCS are WONDERFUL agility dogs I own one cav in agility myself and another lil one who will commence training in February (cant start him till 14mnths old )- they have so much fun and can really move fast!! You will have so much fun! let us know how you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeB Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 CKCS are WONDERFUL agility dogs I own one cav in agility myself and another lil one who will commence training in February (cant start him till 14mnths old )- they have so much fun and can really move fast!! You will have so much fun! let us know how you go. Thanks Muffincav, I will! Im really looking forward to it though it wont be until mid 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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