My second class at Star Agility

I went to Star-South Tenerife Agility Ring yesterday had another fab afternoon with my furry amigos and the nice agility teacher Clare, with the help of her assistant Glenn showed us how to use some more of the equipment - It was great fun for the doggies and the humans. There was this rather horizontally challenged chap though waiting ouside the ring - don't think he has much hope of being able to join in though..!

 

Dominique Doring (Dog Trainer) and Sam doing his stuff

 Mi furry amigo Sam again

 The lovely Mercedes doing her stuff

   This horizontally challenged chap was hanging outside the agility ring I think he over did it with the biscuits ..!

My First Agility Class

I went to my first agility class yesterday with my mate Sammy and Nikki's pal Dominique Doring (Dog Trainer). The Agility class is held next to a banana plantation in the San Eugenio area, see here for directions click.  In the first class, Clare our agility teacher demonstrated to us about how to use some of the equipment and we all had turns using it. There were 6 of us attending the class , that's the maximum of doggies they can teach in one go, as it  then gives everybody a chance to have individual attention.

I thought I did very well and Clare the agility teacher was impressed. All of the doggies though did very well . It helps that Clare is such a kind and patience teacher . Shelly and her partner also agility trainers were there to give a helping hand and they are also very nice humans :)

Mi furry amiga the lovely Mercedes, started first with jumping over a pole followed by me and the other doggies . Our owners brought plenty of treats with them so we had incentive to jump over the poles. We were all quite exhausted including our owners when we finished, but it was great fun and a fantastic way to bond with your pooch. I can highly recommend agility training and Star Agility who are very professional and kind people. You can find out more by clicking here

Me jumping over pole ( impressive yeh !) also in photo Clare in purple shirt, and Nikki

 

My mate Sammy checking out the tunnel and Dominique Doring and Clare.

The lovely Mercedes leaping through the ring.

Me in foreground checking out Bertie's technique.

Star - South Tenerife Agility Ring open day

I went to the Star-South Tenerife Agility Ring open day today with Nikki's pal, Dominique Döring (dog trainer), and met one of my facebook amigas Mercedes Hamer . I was well impressed with the doggies performances and have booked up a course of agility lessons. If anyone is interested in a course for your pooch go to the website for contact information www.southtenerifeagilityring.com

 Me and Mercedes Hamer hanging out together.

 Shelley Stevens one of the organisers of the event and her pooch

 Me and Mercedes getting some biccies from Dominique , she is such a nice lady :)

 A dog has got to do what a dog has got to do !

New Agility Courses in the South - Open Day 8th of January

After the mammoth Christmas eating session, why not do some fun excercise with your doggie and here is just the thing..........

New agility courses have started up in La Caldera Del Rey, San Eugenio. To check it out go to their first public open day on  January 8th from 3'0'clock , or ring this number 649556620 to reserve your place on the next training course.

The courses are run by Shelly Stevens, Claire McIntrye Cook and Glenn Story . Who between them have many years of experience, to find out more go to their website www.southtenerifeagilityring.com

The directions to the agility course - Come off the TF1 at exit 29 then take 3rd exit at the roundabout (straight ahead for Aqualand). After about 60 metres turn right on to Avenida Europa. This road has a few curves but always uphill. Soon you will see a wall on the right, the top half white with large yellow rectangles. Take next right after this wall. This will bring you to the top road where on the other side you can see all the banana plantations. Continue in the same direction, at the end of this road are concrete barriers but there you will see a small road on the left leading down to the farm.

I think I will check it out, sounds fun..!

DOG AGILITY AND FRISBEE

Next Sunday  March 27 in Icod de los Vinos (Parking Asomada) is the first Interclub ChampionshipAgility Club of Tenerife. Begins at 11:00 followed by a small exhibition of dog frisbee and skills

City Council collaborates with HE Icod de los Vinos, Agility Club organizes and sponsors AcanaTenerife - Orijen.

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 EXHIBICIÓN DE AGILITY, FRISBEE Y HABILIDADES CANINAS

El próximo Domingo 27 de Marzo se celebrara en Icod de los Vinos (Parking Asomada) el primer campeonato interclub del Club Agility de Tenerife. Comenzara a las 11:00 y seguidamente abra una pequeña exhibición de dog frisbee y habilidades caninas

Colabora el Excmo Ayuntamiento de Icod de los Vinos, organiza el Club Agility de Tenerife y patrocina Acana - Orijen.


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Acccion-del-Sol

Press release supplied by Karen Clack........

November the 5th bonfire night is just around the corner, please remember to protect your pets from the festivities .
This time of year can be a worrying and confusing one for your dog, occurrences like bonfire night don’t happen very often and that’s what makes it a lot scarier for your dog or puppy.

Dogs do not like unfamiliarity’s and all the flashes ,sudden bangs, smoke and flames can make your dog extremely scared and afraid of what is happening. Unfortunately there have been many cases of dog deaths on bonfire night over the last ten years so it’s a must to keep an eye on your dog at this time of the year and any other similar time such as New Years Eve.

Accidents and injuries happen on bonfire night because of dogs or puppies being loose outside and the unfamiliar sounds and flashes causing them to go into a panic and running away from home, running into roads, or getting stuck in tight spaces trying to hide from the noises.

Fortunately, there are rules and advice that can be followed to prevent times like these and keep your dog in safe hands. To begin you will need to stop your dog being out at night and keep them reassured indoors and away from their outdoor home if they have one.

Make sure all the doors are locked and shut, if your dog sees an opening they will go for it if they become scared. Try to make a small sheltered area for your dog where they feel protected and in control, and cuddles and calmly playing with your dog may help your dog be less nervous and take their mind off the situation.

If your dog does escape, be calm and positive with them wile trying to get them back inside as quickly as possible, if all these rules are followed then everything should go to plan and you will be able to relax on bonfire night and not have to worry about your pet.
    Information supplied by Accion Del Sol dog refuge , Poligono Industrial Estate, Exit 51 TF1, situated directly under the windmills at ITER , Parque Eolica, Granadilla. The refuge is open monday to friday 3-6 pm or contact 922778630.
    
    Last thursday the Tenerife Fitness club met at Torviscas and we had a great walk with our dogs to La Camella along the seafront. We meet every thursday at various locations for walks or fun exercise and agility with our dogs. Everyone is welcome to join us, there are lots of dogs at the refuge that would love to join in the fun if you dont have your own dog.
Please contact Karen on 687905511 or Danni Bryne on 619008035 for more information.
     Our next big event is on the 12th of December where we will be holding a horse and dog show at Hipico Del Sur in Buzanada , father christmas is even going to be there with presents for the children. More information to follow shortly but definitely a date for the diary.

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Dog Agility Sunday 5th

Don't forget the dog agility at Accion-del-sol this Sunday 4pm the 5th of September. Tea and cakes will be served. ! 

Accion Del Sol is open to the public monday- friday 3-6 pm. Marion is always looking for volunteers to walk the dogs.

Accion Del Sol is situated next to ITER Exit 51 on the TF1 and head for the windmill farm, the refuge is directly under the windmills. 

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Agility Classes at Accion Del Sol Starts on the 30th of June

Agility Classes at Accion Del Sol Starts on the 30th of June 6-8 pm. Ring 922 778 630

Here's a video taken by AWFFILMS of the Accion Del Sol Event last Sunday


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Accion Del Sol Summer Party....

What a fabulous time was had by the dogs and humans at Accion Del Sol party, really good turn out. Thirty three dogs joined in the agility course and they all did really well..

The first prize went to Mona Lisa

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Basil at Accion Del Sol

I checked out the agility course at Accion Del Sol today - its great fun, infact I would go as far as to say Wooftastic..!

 

 

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Accion Del Sol first agility training class

Accion Del Sol's  first agility dog practice was a wooftastic success, all the dogs and the humans really enjoyed it. I couldn't join in, a bit old for that kind of thing.

Steph Tufft showed the doggies around the course first, and then ever body had a go.

Well done Karen Clack for organising the agility event and thanks to Steph for giving her time and the Atlantic Whale Foundation did a fabulous job at constructing the agility equipment, Tenerife dogs definitely gives the paws up to these guys.

So don't forget Accion Del Sol's summer party 20th June and you still have time to get some practice in next week 3pm-6pm at  Accion Del Sol, for the agility competition. For more information - Tel Steph at Waggy Tails - 628859973.

 "Definitely deserve a biscuit for that"

 Marion Director of Accion Del Sol

 Karen the organiser of the agility course with her pooch

"Now what am I suppose to do, new at this you know"

Steph introducing the class

"I am getting the hang of this"

"Its going to take more than a biscuit to get me to walk on that !"

'Didn't realise I was going to get my paws wet doing this agility class !"

"Need a bit of a rest its exhausting you know"