AVID dog training

06/04/2024

Hi everyone, I've just got notifications of comments made from April 2nd, it's very strange that they have only just come through and obviously it's a problem when we are trying to organise things! I don't know why I often get problems with the AVID page and messenger, or whether it's my phone or Facebook. I can only apologize!

05/04/2024

I am keeping an eye on the weather forecast concerning training on Sunday! At the moment it looks like the storm should pass, so hopefully training can go ahead!

29/03/2024

Ceilidh has started her running contact training, and I have to say of all the dogs I have trained RC she has found the process the easiest. I'm sure that this is because of all the body awareness exercises we have done.
If anyone would like me to run a body awareness workshop please let me know!

28/03/2024

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A Dog Shop onsite at Kirkgunzeon Canines specialising in Raw Dog Food, Natural Treats and everything

26/03/2024

I would love to see your pictures of Spring time dogs! Surely someone is better at taking pictures of dogs in springtime than me?!

26/03/2024

Courses by EO judges: would anyone be interested in training on these once a month?

26/03/2024

Is there anyone interested in training over championship level courses or GB team courses with me?

26/03/2024

April 7th
Separate small group workshops for
contact training
and
weave training
£15/hour

24/03/2024

This course is now up!

24/03/2024

Beautiful day for some course running! Lots of handling techniques and skills seen in the tunnels only courses! Well done everyone who took part today, hope you enjoyed it!

22/03/2024

Training with Toni Dawkins and Heather MacLean in April:

*There are still a few people who have not yet paid, please do so as soon as possible!*

Everyone else, thank you! I will create a group and invite you to join over the weekend. Please let me know after that if you have not been invited but have paid!

22/03/2024

AVID dog training Dumfries
Sunday 24th March
2x courses, tunnels only
2x courses, jumps and tunnels
2pm start, £15

21/03/2024

First confirmed date for contact training is April 7th 😃

18/03/2024

For those interested in some contact equipment or weave training, would you prefer a weekend or evening training session?
I could offer an hours workshop for £15 if there's a minimum of three people attending (max of 6).

09/03/2024

Sunday 24th March
It's my birthday celebration weekend! So I'm organizing some agility fun competitions!

Sunday Entry £15, 2pm start:
1) 2x courses of tunnels only
2) 2x Steeplechase courses, flowing courses of jumps and tunnels. You can choose the height you wish to jump at.

06/03/2024

Sunday 10th March
Train with me! £15 an hour
3.30pm pre-competition level, small jump and tunnel sequences, low dog walk.
4.30pm competing dogs, sequences with all equipment

04/03/2024

The forecast looks pretty good for this week.
I'm planning:
grid training
Dog walk training
Teaching a good understanding of verbal turns on jumps and tunnels
Putting up a new course to run for the weekend 🌞

27/02/2024

The forecast for Saturday morning looks ok at the moment, would anyone be interested in some training?
Course running?
Grid work?
Contact training?

25/02/2024

Female dogs in season (BIS) are allowed to train at AVID but must wear pants at all times around the venue. This is in line with other training centers such as Dog Sports Derby, and the rules for the new Nexus shows which allows BIS to compete. Currently Kennel Club shows do not allow BIS to compete at open shows.

23/02/2024

Please do take the time to take your dog for a walk, so that it has a chance to go to the toilet and warm up before an agility class.
Here is a map of a good dog walking place five minutes away (red pin drop).
Dogs must NOT use the sand school as a toilet area. Not only is this a hygiene issue, it also causes a distraction to other dogs, encourages others to repeat the behaviour, and it is not allowed at shows therefore it is logical never to allow a dog to toilet whilst working.

23/02/2024

Parvovirus is extremely contagious. Please do not bring your dog to the venue if it has diarrhea.
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23/02/2024

20/02/2024

This course from the GB Team tryouts last weekend is now up and available for training and/or course running! Saturday afternoon currently has a decent forecast.

18/02/2024

Thanks everyone that came along today!😃
Hope you enjoyed the course!
Will try and put up the next course tomorrow, from this weekends tryouts

14/02/2024

Anyone interested in some weekend training??
Forecast is not bad, Sunday afternoon looks most promising 🌞
Course running or training 1.45-2.45pm £15

(min 3 and max 6 in group)

10/02/2024

A new course is up and available for training and course running! Another brilliant course by Aneta Obrusnikova. Lots of different handling options and skills to test.

09/02/2024

Just a few spaces left Tues 16th and Wednesday 17th April training with Heather McLean and Toni Dawkins, plus one young dog space left 18th April. Sand school and grass paddock Dumfries. Day tickets are £90, training with one trainer 10am and the other 1:15pm.

08/02/2024

Very excited because:
1) the evenings are nearly light enough to start after work training 😁
2) dates for training with Heather McLean and Toni Dawkins are now confirmed for April 16, 17 & 18th!! 😁😁
Day tickets will be £90, spending two hours with each trainer. I am particularly eager for their fantastic distance handling and skills training for independent equipment skills, but I know that they will have something for everyone.