KS Dog and Agility Training

25/06/2024

Private Lesson availability -

Tuesday 9th July - 12pm
Thursday 11th July - 11am
Thursday 1st August - 11am
Tuesday 27th August - 5pm
Thursday 29th August - 10am

Book Online - https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-121-%26-camps

Also Saturday 17th August - PM to book

25/06/2024

New weekend 121 date!

Saturday 17th August - various times all at DATA

£38 members
£42 non-members

PM for payment link and to book 😄

24/06/2024

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

We live in a world that is constantly putting pressure on us. Pressure to perform, to achieve, to grow, to leave a mark or something for the next generation.

Pressure to be a good dog owner or to train your dog properly can come from outside of you or from inside of you.

Your family, the society you live in,your friends, your trainer, the people on social media, your dog breeder, they are all there to look at you taking your puppy from a little bundle of cuddles and mischief to an adult dog that can either live in the society able to follow the rule of the society or be a good working dog or a good sport dog .
This pressure or scrutiny can have a huge impact on how you live your life with your dog how you experience growth, how you face challenges and how you improve and build a relationship with your dog.
You will feel judged, you will feel laughed at, you will see heads shaking or odd looks because your dog has done something that your neighbour dog didn’t do.
You will see their siblings achieving results before you will feel responsible towards your breeder to showcase the breeding plan in a way the other will appreciate their work, not just yours.
It is a lot of pressure to bring into the journey between you and your puppy .

And then there is that pressure comes from inside you because you’ve planned this puppy for a long time and you had dreams and expectations on how it was going to be when you’re trying to make it work .
You might even have expectation because of your previous Dogs being easy perfect and exactly as you wanted them to be on your new puppy is not following the path of your previous one. So you pressure yourself to be better to do more to find solutions to find new methods and the pressure from the outside and the pressure from the inside can sometimes ruin the moments you’re living with your puppy right now.

It took me an hour of mental coaching with a good friend of mine to actually realise the old pressures were in between me and the dog that is in front of me right now. The dogs I’ve experience before him, the dogs I’ve imagine spending my life with, the dogs I have in my life right now , my new puppy is a completely different journey and all those pressure coming from the outside and the inside of me are not making me a huge favour.

If you’re feeling those pressures don’t just try to figure it out yourself but ask for help that being a trainer, a coach, a friend that understands dogs and have had this happening before don’t let that pressure ruin your journey with your dog .

Dogs don’t live long enough and some dogs don’t happen twice in your life so enjoy what you have while you have it and try to look at what the dog and that specific journey is teaching you and sometimes changing you forever.

20/06/2024

Anyone free on the 7th July and want to do some course and raise money for a good cause?

Contact Devon Animal Training Academy - DATA to book a space!

*** Update - the brilliant Barrie James has agreed to design us some courses for the event! ***

Who can join us on 7th July for a course running event in aid of the Call Of The Wild Wildlife Rescue? Starting at 10am, a minimum of 4 runs over 2 courses in return for a minimum donation of £10. All monies taken donated to the charity. Please PM to book on!

19/06/2024

Saturday 29th June I have a 121 space left…

9.45am
Let me know if you want to take it 🙂

17/06/2024

Upcoming Workshop Spaces - June to September

🤹🏼 Skills 🤹🏼
Friday 28th June
9.30am G5+ Obstacle Discrimination
11am G2+ Obstacle Discrimination

Book Here - https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/friday-skill-boosters

🏃🏼‍♀️Course Running🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️
Thursday 15th August 9.30am G1-3 Course Running
https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/15thaugust

Friday 23rd August 9.30am Advanced Course Running
Friday 23rd August 12pm Fun Course Running (G2+)
https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/friday-courserunning

🐶Pups & Youngstars🐶
Friday 28th June - 12.45pm 7 months+ Youngstars
https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/friday-skill-boosters

Thursday 18th July - Kathryn & Louise Godwin Day
https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/jumps-and-tunnels-friday-19th-april

Thursday 12th September - Kathryn & Louise Godwin Day
https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/youngstars-futurestars

17/06/2024

Saturday 29th June 121’s @ DATA

Message the page or comment below if interested and I will get some times sorted

13/06/2024

Space available on both course running sessions tomorrow

https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/friday-courserunning

9.30am Advanced (any grade with skills but wanting to be pushed)
12pm Course Running (G2+ but with skills)

Sessions at DATA, EX20 4DE **NEW DATE** Friday 23rd August - 9.30am Advanced Course Running This will be an agility course adapted from a premier event or brilliant judge that throws in some fun challenges. 12pm Bank Holiday Fun Course Running - Suitable for all grades - Course Running a slightly ea...

05/06/2024

Louise Godwin & Kathryn Stickney training day

Thursday 12th September @ DATA

Two x 1.5 hour sessions, a session with each of us 1 x am & 1 x pm

This is for puppies (6 months+), young dogs plus pre comp dogs up to G3 so ideal for those who have just started competing this year. You will be doing age appropriate exercises with the youngstars and the competing dogs will be working on skills/contacts and sequencing 😄

5 in a group

Sessions at DATA, EX20 4DE Thursday 12th September Suitable for puppies right the way up to those who have started competing this year! Your trainers will be Louise Godwin & Kathryn Stickney Louise is a kind and intuitive trainer, she has competed successfully both in heelwork to music and agility.....

04/06/2024

121 Availability

Thursday 20th June 11am
Thursday 27th June 11am & 4.30pm
Tuesday 9th July 12pm
Thursday 11th July 11am & 4.30pm

🥳 Plus August dates now online -
Usual times on…
Thursday 1st 11am & 4.30pm
Tuesday 27th 5pm
Thursday 29th 10am & 4.30pm

Book online -

03/06/2024

Weekly Training Spaces -

Tuesday 9.45am - Pre comp to G2 group x 1 space

Tuesday 6.30pm - Competing Group Space G3-5 group x 1 space

Available in June & July
June training dates - 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
July training dates - 9th, 16th & 30th

Thursday 6.45pm - Advanced Conpetition Group G5+

Tuesday 6.30pm - Competing Group Space G3-5 group x 1 space

Available July onwards
July training dates - 11th & 18th

PM me to book :)

03/06/2024

Workshop Space - Youngstars day with Louise Godwin

Thursday 18th July

After a little look at groups, I now have 1 spot in each of these groups…

4 to 9 months
9-14 months
Competing

Book online -

Sessions at DATA, EX20 4DE Thursday 18th July Suitable for all ages, from puppies right the way up to those just starting to compete in Grade 2. Your trainers will be Louise Godwin & Kathryn Stickney Louise is a kind and intuitive trainer, she has competed successfully both in heelwork to music and....

21/05/2024

KST Membership 24-25

Membership runs from 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2025

Private Interactive Members Facebook group
First notification of all events (minimum 24 hours)
Members rates on all training
Two free runs for 1/2 day helpers at KST Shows
Discount code for helping members at KST Shows
Discount for treatments with Form & Function
Occasional heavily discounted spaces on workshops

Book online -

Membership runs from 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2025 Members - £45 Private Interactive Members Group First notification of all events (minimum 24 hours) Members rates on all training Two free runs for 1/2 day helpers at KST Shows Discount code for helping members at KST Shows Discount for treatments...

14/05/2024

This blog is an executive summary of a research study I conducted along with a team of researchers in Canada, UK and Australia. We are preparing a manuscript for submission for peer review publicat…

07/05/2024

Can anyone help with this research being done in Wellington?

My dogs are booked in 😀

Please help us!

We are still looking for dog volunteers to help us with some research on Sunday 12th May at the Win Clinic.

Each appointment is free of charge and will last approximately 20 minutes. The assessment is non-invasive and involves your dog having their skin elasticity measured with a tape measure in different positions.

We need your dog to be healthy, without a diagnosis of hypermobility, joint luxation or dysplasia, neurological conditions or undiagnosed lameness in order to participate in the study.

If you would like to take part or have any questions then please get in touch for further details.

📞 01823 426490
📧 [email protected]

25/04/2024

Remaining May & June 121 Availability

Tues 21st May @ 5pm
Tues 4th June @ 12pm
Thurs 6th June @ 4.30pm
Tues 11th June @ 12pm
Thurs 13th, 20th & 27th June @ 10am

Book online -

23/04/2024

Thursday 18th July

Youngstars Day with Louise Godwin & Kathryn Stickney @ DATA, Lewdown

Suitable for all ages, from puppies right the way up to those just starting to compete in Grade 2.

Your trainers will be Louise Godwin & Kathryn Stickney

Louise is a kind and intuitive trainer, she has competed successfully both in heelwork to music and agility. She is a current team GB member and this year will be competing a IFCS and the EO’s.

You will have 3 hours of training over two sessions (1 with each trainer), one session will be in the morning and another in the afternoon.

Four Levels - this is to help me group everyone
4-9 months
9-14 months
Pre-comp to G2 (15 months+)
Competing
*Please select the level that best suits your dog in July, feel free to choose a level down if your dog has limited experience.

Max 5 in a group

Sessions at DATA, EX20 4DE Thursday 18th July Suitable for all ages, from puppies right the way up to those just starting to compete in Grade 2. Your trainers will be Louise Godwin & Kathryn Stickney Louise is a kind and intuitive trainer, she has competed successfully both in heelwork to music and....

19/04/2024

Another 2 great Friday workshops, fun groups who gave it their all and had some brilliant runs! 👏🏼

18/04/2024

Last minute space available on Advanced course running at DATA tomorrow 9.30am

This will be a version of a Dan Hodson Champ course…PM me

18/04/2024

New Friday Skill Booster date now online - Friday 28th June

9.30am - Obstacle Discrimination & Verbal Skills. This workshop will focus on obstacle discrimination on all equipment within sequences

12pm - Jumps & Tunnels Sequencing, expect some handling suitable for dogs over 15 months old who can sequence

£30 (member £25)

Sessions at DATA, EX20 4DE Each session focuses on a different skill and the session will be tailored for the attendees. Friday 3rd May 9.30am Weaves - Proofing weaves, in and out of sequences 11.30am - Competition ready course running - Get ready to be in the ring with your young dog! Suitable for....

15/04/2024

Course Running Dates for May & June

Friday 17th May -
9.30am Advanced Course Running
A great way to go into a weekend of competition 😀 This will be an agility course adapted from a premier event or brilliant judge that throws in some fun challenges.

12pm A2 (G3-5ish) Course Running a slightly easier version of the Advanced course running for those who like the style but don’t want the pressure of the advanced level.

Friday 14th June -
9.30am Advanced Course Running
This will be an agility course adapted from a premier event or brilliant judge that throws in some fun challenges.

12pm All Grades who are completing all equipment - Course Running a slightly easier version of the Advanced course running for those who like the style but don’t want the pressure of the advanced level.

Book Online. - https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/friday-courserunning

11/04/2024

New Friday Skill Boosters…

Friday 3rd May - Weaves & Competition Ready courses (pre-comp to G3)
https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/friday-skill-boosters-january

Friday 17th May - A2 (G3-5ish) Course Running a slightly easier version of the Advanced course running for those who like the style but don’t want the pressure of the advanced level

https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/friday-skill-boosters-october-27th/v/FRD-SKL-BST-CTB-9-30M4

Friday 31st May - Skill Boosters
9.30am - Jump Skills
12pm - Extreme Layering

https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/friday-skill-boosters-31st-may

Friday 14th June - Advanced Course Running & G3-5 Course Running

https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops/ols/products/friday-courserunning

Sessions at DATA, EX20 4DE Friday 14th June - 9.30am Advanced Course Running This will be an agility course adapted from a premier event or brilliant judge that throws in some fun challenges. 12pm All Grades who are completing all equipment - Course Running a slightly easier version of the Advanced....

10/04/2024

Remaining 121 Availability for May

Tuesday 14th @ 12pm
Thursday 30th @ 10am

June dates are also now online 🙂

10/04/2024

Rest!

😴Rest equals recovery🤩

🏃🏼‍♀️I recently started running, I am using a generic app that incorporates interval training to build my fitness and help me reach my goal. A month in and I felt great, I had been running every other day consistently and gone from 1 minute to 20 minutes of consecutive running, but just a few days later I had two disappointing runs back to back which made me believe I wasn’t going to reach my goal. So what had changed in those few days? I identified two factors, lack of rest and inadequate fuel (bad food!), so the only thing I could do was to rest (no running) plus tackle my diet to ensure my body was able to recover and I had the fuel to run again. Guess what though? It worked and on my first run back after 2 days of no running I ran my best run to date and it felt good!

🐎How does this relate to our canine athletes? Well when discussing equine sports, Marlin and Nankervis (2003) state that the skill of training involves being able to produce a horse fit enough to do the job whilst subjecting them to minimum wear and tear along the way. This thinking should also be applied to our canine athletes. Building and maintaining their fitness so they can be the athlete we need them to be, while understanding the demands and stress that the sport puts on their body therefore incorporating appropriate rest periods for recovery.

🤯Overtraining is well recognised in human athletes and can be defined as, a loss of performance despite maintenance of intense training effort. The effects of overtraining on humans has been shown to be both physiological and psychological, and whilst no research has proven it occurs with animals, there is a thought horses are affected therefore it wouldn’t be a big stretch to assume it may also occur in dogs.

😮‍💨On the flip side detraining, which is the bodies response to reduction or cessation of training is reported to start at around 1-2 weeks. This is important information to know just in case there is a period of enforced rest from training (this is not rest through injury which would require a rehab programme). Starting again after a longer rest period may mean that there is some loss of fitness which should be considered when deciding at what level the training should be reintroduced.

Rest is recovery! However our body isn’t resting, instead it’s working hard to repair any micro traumas or other damaged tissues, it replenishes our glycogen stores for increased energy during exercise and it allows for physiological recovery. This part of training is just as important as the type and intensity of the training we are doing, and it should be included in every training plan.

05/04/2024

Todays advanced course running was my version of Rolli Schiltz’s recent AWC tryout jumping course…it was a beast 🫣

I had no hope of getting round with Envy pinging off to every off course obstacle remotely near 😂 Thankfully the group did much better on it than I did!

The next advanced course running date with space is Fri 17th May 🙂

https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-workshops

03/04/2024

121 Availability for May -

Tuesday 14th @ 12pm
Thursday 16th & 30th @ 10am
Thursday 30th @ 4.30pm

All daytime 121’s are outside at DATA and subject to weather conditions 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Book online - https://ksagilitytraining.co.uk/book-121-%26-camps

02/04/2024

Two spaces left on Friday 5th April, G1-3 Course Running, would also suit a pre comp dog. Course will not have contacts and weaves will be optional!

02/04/2024

Young dog group space available!!! Suitable for dog 10 months+

Tuesday 9.45am at DATA from May 🙂 PM me!

01/04/2024

28/03/2024

Ebook with immediate download to help you boost your dog’s fitness!

Dogs can benefit from an intentional exercise program when they are recovering from an injury or surgery, preparing for surgery, or preparing for competition. Even dogs that spend their days at home with us can benefit from an intentional exercise program to keep them healthy, happy and strong! This...