Devon Animal Training Academy - DATA

04/07/2024

Each year we run our camp at DATA, and we set out to create an event which is fun and informative. The last 3 days have delivered!

We are proud and extremely grateful to be able to host two world class trainers in Dalton Meredith and Barrie James. Simply the best training duo for any event!

We would also like to thank everyone else who contributed to making camp such a success, especially;

Caz Addy and Caroline from Duchy College for our First Aid Overview,

Jill Saint for her amazing cakes,

Allison Hotchin for taking photos over the 3 days,

Teresa Rouse and Tug-E-Nuff for their contribution to our Goody Bags,

And of course the biggest of thank-yous to Patsy Grylls and Martin Grylls for their amazing efforts with the catering.

Finally, what makes our Camp a success is those who come along. We are fortunate to be able to welcome the best people, not only for Camp where spaces are limited, but also throughout the year!

03/07/2024

Lunch!

02/07/2024

Lunch is served!

02/07/2024

And we are off! Dalton and Barrie lessons have begun and there are fab cakes and tea and coffee in the Kitchen.
Make sure you leave room for lunch!

Also don’t forget to collect those tickets! The team with the most tickets WIN!

This year we have a new addition of GOLD COINS, collect 5 coins and hand them in to Rachael to get a ticket!

Have fun everyone!

21/06/2024

🙌 WE ARE BACK IN STOCK! 🙌.

Great news everyone - Better Hydration is available again now from our store!

Thank you for your patience. 🫶 We're as excited as you to get shipping orders and helping keep dogs across the country hydrated and at their best.

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Visit https://wearebetterdog.com/products/better-hydration to order now.

20/06/2024

*** 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!

Animal Training Venue and Community supporting positive animal trainers and practitioners.

19/05/2024

Last minute space has come available to train with Dalton on Tuesday 21st May grade 4-7 at 11.15 please pm me if you are interested

15/05/2024

A space has come available to train with Barrie on Monday 20th at 11.15 grade 4-7 please pm me if interested

05/05/2024

*** Kennel Club Good Citizens Classes ***

Puppy Foundation KCGC and Bronze KCGC training commencing Monday 3rd June 2024 1pm-2pm and weekly thereafter at DATA.

Thiese course lays the foundations for early learning and assists owners in basic training techniques.

Exercises include:

Socialisation with dog and people
Playing with your puppy
Noise distraction and recovery
Handling and inspection – to maintain health and help with Vet visits etc
Puppy recall
Basic puppy positions (sit/down/stand)
Walking in a controlled manner
Food manners
Taking articles away from puppy
Control at door/gate
Controlled walk between people and other dogs
Stay in one position on lead for a minute
Grooming
Return to handler
Responsibilty and care

Classes will take place in a large rubber floored fully enclosed classroom at Devon Animal Training Academy, Rexon Stud, Lewdown, Okehampton EX20 4DE.

For further information please contact;
[email protected]

04/05/2024

This fantastic product is available at the DATA shop. Just look at all the wholesome ingredients and all natural!

Better Dog

22/04/2024

Did you know that DogFest is 10 years old this year?

The DATA Team and our talented dogs are excited to have been part of these amazing celebrations since the very start and hope that the 2024 season will also be one to remember!

We are busily preparing and packing equipment, props people and pooches to bring agility, hoopers, tricks and doggy dancing to a super 2024 line up of activities.

The first opportunity to see the team in action will be at Loseley Park this weekend Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April, but the full list of events is given below!

27/28th April - Loseley Park, Surrey
25/26th May - Ragley Hall, Warwickshire
8/9th June - Burghley House, Lincolnshire
15/16 June - Tatton Park, Cheshire
31 Aug/1st Sept - Ashton Court, Bristol
7/8th Sept - Harewood House, Yorkshire
21/22nd Sept - Knebworth House, Hertfordshire

Grab a ticket. We look forward to seeing you there!

16/04/2024

Last minute space available to train with Barrie tomorrow at 2pm grade 4-7 please pm me if interested

17/03/2024

Congratulations are in order from our last Hoopers Winter League Series, the Devon Animal Training Academy Hoopers Winter League Series 2023/2024!

There were so many progressions, and we would like to congratulate every dog and their handler 🤩

October 2023

Angelina Grylls & Lilhaze Spring Riversong (Improvers to H1)
Debra Cassidy & Buddy (Starters to Improvers)

November 2023

Tina Simpson and Hawksflight The Phoenix (Starters To Improvers)

December 2023

Angelina Grylls & Stillmoor Winter Is Coming (Improvers to H1)
Angelina Grylls & Wreck It Wreck It Ralph (Starters to Improvers)
Sue Hamer-Moss & Phoenix (Starters to Improvers)
Paul Hawkins & Snapper (Starters to Improvers)

January 2024

Jill Bozier & Billy (Improvers to H1)
Linda Morris & Lottie (Starters to Improvers)
Jeni Aston & Ickle Pickle (Starters to Improvers)

February 2024

Rachael Grylls & Jango (Starters to Improvers)
Jane Bornton & Russett (Starters to Improvers)
Sue Hamer-Moss & Tacker (Starters to Improvers)

March 2024
Ann Burrow & Glen (Starters to Improvers)
Carolyn Newton & Denis (Improvers to H1)

And also huge congratulations to our league Winners!

Angelina Grylls & Winter (Overall Champion)
Liz Morris & Biggles (Reserve Overall Champion)
Sue Taylor & Pagan (Largest Points Small Dog)

Thank you everyone for your support over the series, hope to see you all for the next one!

14/03/2024

Puppy Foundation KCGC and Bronze KCGC training commencing Monday 18th March 2024 1pm-2pm

Thiese course lays the foundations for early learning and assists owners in basic training techniques.

Exercises include:

Socialisation with dog and people
Playing with your puppy
Noise distraction and recovery
Handling and inspection – to maintain health and help with Vet visits etc
Puppy recall
Basic puppy positions (sit/down/stand)
Walking in a controlled manner
Food manners
Taking articles away from puppy
Control at door/gate
Controlled walk between people and other dogs
Stay in one position on lead for a minute
Grooming
Return to handler
Responsibilty and care

Classes will take place in a large rubber floored fully enclosed classroom at Devon Animal Training Academy, Rexon Stud, Lewdown, Okehampton EX20 4DE

For further information please contact;
[email protected]

23/02/2024

🌟 Meet Team Grylls: Devon Animal Training Academy - DATA ! 🐾🌈

We hope you're ready to be amazed by the sensational Team Grylls from Devon Animal Training Academy. The dynamic group, consisting of Sean, Rachel, Angelina, Patsy, and their award-winning dogs brings the show-stopping agility displays to DogFest every year!

Each year, DATA takes DogFest by storm with their Agility Demo, showcasing the exhilarating sport where dogs navigate a timed obstacle course, impressing with their speed, agility, and teamwork with their handlers. Get ready for heart-pounding jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and more as Team Grylls and their incredible dogs take the main arena! But they don’t just leave it at Agility! Their youngest member of the team Angelina brings her Super Hooper Stars, where she’ll be teaching you the newest exciting sport in the world of dogs!

But let's shine a light on the real stars of the show! Ellie, River, Winter, Jango, Joey, and Epic are no ordinary dogs—they're award-winning agility dogs! These incredible pups have clinched top spots in prestigious competitions, including the KCI Agility Finals, the pinnacle of agility shows. This year, Team Grylls welcomes a new addition to their agility team—puppy Blizzard! Watch in amazement as they demonstrate how to teach a puppy the foundations of agility, setting the stage for another future agility superstar.

🏆 And if all of that wasn’t impressive enough - they're Guinness World Record holders with a whopping 8 records to their name! From skipping rope to leg weaves, paw giving to rollovers, these dogs and their handlers are quite literally record breaking!

🎉 Join Team Grylls at DogFest for a Spectacle of Canine Agility and Guinness World Records! 🌟🐾

13/02/2024

Great Venue, Exceptional Trainer, Better Hydration 🐾🥛

The first session with Dalton Meredith of the day has begun!

06/02/2024

The DATA Winter Series March Hoopers Show is now available to enter!

Schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10pWLZx0BWruNrJ683xG8CThc7DTg7oVj/view?usp=sharing

Entry Form (PDF)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10e2HPzSTJ1NThM3ag-R9Lb8YgoxTDvlL/view?usp=sharing

Entry Form (Word)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10vVop9h5wtbtKpDJ3-QLn-PbWtRHLFq5/view?usp=sharing

Entry Form (Word Download)
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=10vVop9h5wtbtKpDJ3-QLn-PbWtRHLFq5...

01/02/2024

The DATA Winter Series February Hoopers Show is now available to enter!

Schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10aN8ICyQ8qZ5kGUmaOY0AWdc9a7YYM0E/view?usp=sharing

Entry Form (PDF)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10afVOHkYKuiSg-jgP94Uo2RkJf45MJFi/view?usp=sharing

Entry Form (Word)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10a3qJ8GND8Z169W7tYfngqJCBFF2JlKD/download?usp=sharing

Entry Form (Word Download)
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=10a3qJ8GND8Z169W7tYfngqJCBFF2JlKD

29/01/2024

Fantastic opportunity to train with Sam Lane. Contact Chloe at Pawsome Agility to book.

22/01/2024

D.A.T.A are proud to announce that we have the first Galican Aluminium Bottomless Hoops in the UK!
We wanted high quality hoops, made to an international standard, Galican came through with these and we love them!

19/01/2024

*** ALL SPACES FULL ***

Due to date changes we now have limited availability to train with Dalton Meredith on the following dates for both G1-4 and G4-7s.

Tuesday 13th February
Thursday 22nd February
Tuesday 12th March
Thursday 21st March

2hr workshops, max 6 per group. £36.

Please PM to book, comments on this are welcomed but will not count 😀.

17/01/2024

A space has become available in one of our Hooper Groups from February onwards.
It is suitable for Starter/Improver level dogs.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am-11:45am.
Please private message us if you are interested.

03/01/2024

Entries for our January Hoopers show are now open!

Schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10a-QWXh-haXfhv6Qgsjl9sfNgHdWAA7Y/view?usp=sharing

Entry Form (PDF)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10BNJBzZcyAHlD4_SvfoAyb1kAEeuxHPh/view?usp=sharing

Entry Form (Word)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Pgt-V8NFcFtVo1MhJPMIe2tkM3qZ68f/view?usp=sharing

01/01/2024

Any New Year Training resolutions? We have limited slots in the Arena available for hire today and tomorrow. All contact equipment out. Let’s go 2024! Please PM to book.

27/12/2023

Running Orders will be out for our December Hoopers show tomorrow, apologies for the delay over Christmas 🎄

18/12/2023

*** New for 2024 at DATA ***

K9 Allsports will be starting Puppy Foundation Kennel Club Good Citizen and Bronze Kennel Club Good Citizen Classes at the DATA venue.

These KC accredited courses have a great syllabus, providing all the essentials for well adjusted and well mannered dogs.

First blocks will commence Monday 8th January 2024 .

For more information please contact Karen on
Email: [email protected]

16/12/2023

Barrie Christmas everyone!
Celebrations and agility training all in one place at Devon Animal Training Academy - DATA today.
For anyone joining us today and tomorrow don’t forget to have some alcohol-free mulled wine and some festive treats!

12/12/2023

Thank you to all that have contributed toward placing an AED at DATA for the safety of our patrons.

There are too many to name here but the generosity of individuals and clubs who visit has been nothing short of amazing!

The AED is mounted in the Kitchen area should it ever be required.

08/12/2023

Apologies for the delay! We will be sending out confirmation of Dalton / Barrie training places for Jan - Mar 2024 this weekend.