Positive Agility

14/07/2022

So lots of people know I'm a bit of a running contact nerd....I love training them,and helping other people to learn them too.

BUT I also love teaching stop contacts too, and I think they are easy to train if you make sure all the layers of foundations are in place.

Here's one of my new students in Peterborough, Steph and Tweet.
Now Tweet already had a reasonable dogwalk, she knew her job. However it was a bit slow, steady and thoughtful.

So we're working on speeding it up and building confidence and independence.
We've got more layers of understanding to build, but I think she'll have a cracking dogwalk eventually 😀

12/07/2022

Whilst the weather forecasts are going a bit crazy over the next week and spoiling our agility fun, and we all just feel like hiding away in front of a fan....🥵
I am still able to keep busy by offering various online services 😁

🎥 Video analysis is a great option - I work with many students to perfect various skills, or to critique and improve handling videos or competition runs.
This is 100% tailored to you, and skills can usually be trained in small spaces with limited equipment too.

✏ In addition, I can offer course design, which is great for those people who are prepping for events that I am judging, such as IMCA or Team Wales Tryouts! Or if you just want something designed for you to train on to offer different challenges and skill tests.

👀 Finally, I do offer live online 121s too, when the weather cools down. So you can have real-time coaching with me from anywhere in the world 🌎

05/06/2022

💥Last Minute Space!💥
Tuesday 7th June 10am - 1pm At Team Crai, in Worcs. DY9 9TX
CHAMP COURSE RUNNING!
3 hour session, only 6 in a group, £50.
How often do we wish for a second attempt at a course at a show?!
Now is your chance!!
Practice for the pressurised environment of a show where you course walk and run without any prior coaching or guidance, but then get the chance to tweak, improve and perfect your runs, or try alternative handling.
Run 2 courses (jumping and agility) in full, receiving personalised coaching and guidance to help you perfect your next run over the same course.
Courses will be pitched at G7, but the workshop is open to experienced G5's upwards.
Perfect if you are prepping for IMCA as you will be competing on my courses in Italy! Or if you are aiming for or already competing in champ 😃

17/05/2022

🔥💥 Train with Becci Hodson 💥🔥

At Positive Agility, you are taught by Becci - a Championship handler, Championship judge, and dog trainer with 12 years of experience.
Now based in Whittlesey, Peterborough.

I will be focusing my work on bespoke 121 training, aiming to give specialised coaching that will be carefully tailored to the individual dog and handler.
In addition, I will offer regular workshops and training days at my own venue and around the country.

Teaching agility is something I am passionate about, and I put a lot of care and energy into my students. Likewise, I expect that my students will dedicate time and effort into their training.
You get back what you put in 💪🙌

I do not have a magic wand but I do have a lot of knowledge 😉 so if you are prepared to work hard, do your homework, and you want to improve, then please get in touch!

Comment and tell me your favourite bit of the video? 🤩

17/05/2022

We've been very quiet on this page recently, because there were some HUGE changes afoot and life has been chaotic! (and also because I'm hopeless at social media self promotion 🙈)

In April, rather than restarting for summer training in Malvern, we have completely relocated to Whittlesey, Peterborough!!

We love it here but of course we really miss our Malvern gang 🧡
Our new training area is all set up and ready to go, and the first 121 is booked in tomorrow!

Who is in this area that would be interested in Positive Agility events? 😀

17/05/2022

05/01/2022

Looking forward to teaching these winter workshops locally 🤩
These are being organised by Georgie Lott so please contact her to book.
I'm told there are very few spaces left so be quick if you want to book!

08/11/2021

Whilst I am taking a break from teaching until the new year at least, my super student and assistant trainer is running some winter workshops from my regular venue (weather permitting).
There are just a few spaces left in these groups this month.
December dates to follow if the ground conditions permit.

Please contact Georgie Lott directly (via FB pm) to book a space.

27/10/2021

Yesterday was a special day, because our Positive Agility Assistant Trainer Georgie took her young dog to the UK Agility Grand Finals to compete in the Steeplechase event.
They delivered 2 fabulous consistent performances and WON the overall title! 🥳🥳

Georgie and Eadie came to Positive Agility last summer, when Eadie was still a pup, and started basic foundation training with us, and they have worked so hard ever since, laying those essential foundation skills, and following instructions carefully, and doing all of their homework! 🤓
As you can see, it has really paid off! 🤩

Georgie has previously done agility with other dogs too, but in the last 16 months has dedicated herself to learning many new techniques and skills, and so it is easy to see why I asked her to come on board as an Assistant Trainer.
All the students she has worked with have loved her enthusiastic approach! 😁

We want to say a HUGE congratulations to Georgie for her results so far, not only as the new Steeplechase Champ, but also for winning every single class at her last show, delivering exceptional performances again and again. 💜🦄💜

Keep an eye out for training with Georgie over the winter 🤗

06/10/2021

We have a few spaces left on our October workshops!

Saturday 16th October:

9am - 11am - Puppy Foundations (5m - 11m approx) £35 - spaces

11.30am - 1.30pm - Pre-comp/novice handling skills £35 ❗FULL❗

2.30pm - 5.30pm - Steeplechase course running £25 FULL
There will be a simple pre-comp course available, AND a competition course available (choose 1 or the other) - you will get a chance to run the course without guidance, then be given advice from me, and an opportunity to train sections of it, then a chance to run it again in full as a mini competition (timed and judged).

Sunday 17th October

9.30am - 11am - Contact clinic - running contact beginnings £30
This suits anyone currently doing mat work or plank work.

11.30am - 1pm - Weaves clinic - beginnings £30
This suits anyone who is on their weave journey but weaves are not yet closed and complete.

1.30pm - 3pm - Weaves clinic - novice progression £30 FULL
This suits anyone who has closed weaves but needs to develop independence, proofing and understanding.

Please comment here or PM my business page Positive Agility to reserve a space. Payments will be taken nearer the time.

18/09/2021

What are you up to tomorrow, Sunday 19th September?
The final Crowcroft Farmer's Market is happening at The Yard (our regular training venue) and there is a fun dog show happening from 12.30pm.

The classes will be:
Best paw shaker
Glorious golden oldie
Best rescue
Best trick
Coolest puppy
Best sausage catcher
Judge's favourite

Plus there will be lots of gorgeous trade stalls, a bouncy castle, and this month there will be a collection of classic cars too!

Something for everyone 🙂

I'm going to take my glorious golden oldies for a little day out....see you there!

08/09/2021

A couple of last minute spaces for workshops tomorrow!
G1-3 @ 9am - 1 space
G5-7 @ 2pm - 2 spaces

Taught by Becci Hodson (nee Chant)
2hrs long £35
Held outdoors in Malvern.

03/09/2021

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, our head trainer Becci judged for 2 days at the fantastic 'IconiX Agility By Night' competition.
Whilst there, she was assessed, and subsequently approved to be a Championship judge for agility (subject to Kennel club confirmation).

This is a great honour, and very exciting for the future!

Here are copies of the courses that she designed and judged over the weekend.

01/09/2021

Who would be interested in a PUPPY group with Dan Shaw next Thursday at 11.15am? £45 for 2 hours.
(Please note this is for handlers with agility experience not for total beginners)

27/08/2021

We are very excited to be opening our doors to a few lucky new recruits for foundation agility!
We will be offering classes on Monday evenings for beginners to start on their agility journey 😎
These classes are suitable for dogs over 6 months old (all training will be safe and age appropriate). You do not require agility experience to attend...we are beginner friendly!

We will have a 7pm group dedicated to people that I have taught already in puppy classes or life skills classes. This group is almost full so be quick if you want a spot!

The earlier 5.45pm group will be for brand new students.

VERY limited spaces, and this is our last student intake of 2021!
Please PM me on the Positive Agility page if you'd like to join 😁

18/08/2021

We have some new Dan Shaw training dates available to book NOW on the website!
These fill really fast because Dan is a hugely popular trainer - great skills and knowledge, and wonderfully motivational! :D

Groups are: G1-3, G4-5, and G6-7. Held in Malvern, Worcestershire.

2021 dates available to book are:
9th September
21st October
11th November
BOOK HERE: https://www.thinkpositivedogtraining.co.uk/Agility-workshops/dan-shaw-workshops/

We also have some 2022 dates booked in, although not yet open to reserve on the website.
30th March, 27th April, 25th May, 29th June, 26th October, 30th November.
Pencil them in your diary!!

16/08/2021

I've got 2 spaces in a young dog/experienced handler group, running weekly on a Tuesday evening. Would suit dogs that have done a little bit of foundations already (around 9-12m old) and handlers with prior agility experience.
Please PM me if interested.

14/08/2021

There is a fun dog show AND a fabulous farmer's market held at our regular training venue this weekend!
Why not go along and check out the trade stands, enter a few dog show classes, and give your dog some nice socialisation opportunities too.

Obviously if your dog is already stressed when in close proximity to other dogs then this is not the place to be, but do go along without your dog to browse the market 😊