Lucy's Lionhearts prides itself on being INCLUSIVE, NOT EXCLUSIVE.

Please be sure to make me aware of any special needs/health issues your dog has so we can accommodate their requirements to make it a comfortable and fun experience for them.

Please don't hesitate to contact Kat if you'd like to discuss class suitability for your dog. There are options for everyone!

Families and young handlers are welcome.

**Photography supplied by Steph at SJ Photography-Pixel Memories, find her on Facebook!

Please be aware that Agility is only available on Sundays.

Outdoor Agility

BEGINNERS

Lucy's Lionhearts: Lionhearts Rising!

Day & Time: Sundays at at 9am-10am

Location: Hayter's, Rowe Hill Farm, Holt, BH21 7EB (March-October)

Duration: 5 x sessions

Cost: £75

Number of Spaces: 6

Dog Age Range: Over the age of 9 months old (following a vet check)

NEXT COURSE STARTS 5TH JULY

INTERMEDIATES

Lucy's Lionhearts: Lionhearts Ascend!

Day & Time: Sundays at 11.30am-12.45pm

Location: Hayter's, Rowe Hill Farm, Holt, BH21 7EB (March-October)

Duration: 'Pay as You Go'

Cost: £15 per session paid upfront in a block of 3 (£45)

Number of Spaces: Up to 12 (2 x instructors / 2 x courses -numbers dependant)

Dog Age Range: Over the age of 9 months old (following a vet check)

What To Expect: This course follows on from the beginners level.

The classes involve our very own (very fun!) 'Hunger Games' and the course layout changes weekly. 

ADVANCED

Lucy's Lionhearts: Lionhearts Unleashed!

Day & Time: Sundays at 10.15am-11.30am

Location: Hayter's, Rowe Hill Farm, Holt, BH21 7EB (March-October)

Duration: 'Pay As You Go'

Cost: £15 per session paid upfront in a block of 3 (£45)

Number of Spaces: 6

Dog Age Range: Over the age of 9 months old (following a vet check)

What To Expect: These courses follow on from the intermediates level.

The classes involve our very own (very fun!) 'Hunger Games' and the course layout changes weekly. In these sessions we focus on the technical side of handling skills, cross work, masterclass skills, precision and more!

121/Private Sessions

£37 for 45 minutes (1 dog)

£47 for 45 minutes (2 dogs)

£52 for 1 hour (3 dogs)

£62 for 1 hour (4 dogs)

£72 for 1 hour (5-7 dogs)

£82 for 1 hour (8 dogs)

This is a great option for those who wish to trial an Agility session before committing to a full course, have a reactive/nervous dog who needs space, have an elderly dog/puppy/dog with special needs who requires a bit more time and understanding or are in rehab following surgery and require something mentally enriching., have multiple family dogs who you want to do a private session with or maybe you want to throw a doggy birthday party!

These are just some examples-the list is endless!

Please be aware that Agility is only available on Sundays.

Disclaimer: Outdoor classes-Although every care is taken to assess the field for suitability prior to sessions being held, the ground can become slippy underfoot following heavy rain. The field is located on a farm and is open to the elements. It is important that clients wear suitable footwear and follow the trainers instructions. In certain weather, some items of contact equipment may be removed from the course if they are deemed unsafe to be used during sessions. The equipment is safety checked prior to every session.

Poochadise Agility still operates in the rain (there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing!).

Sessions are only cancelled in adverse weather conditions such as thunder, lightening, field flooding, high temperatures and snow! 

INDOOR AGILITY

During the winter months of November-March, we hold indoor sessions at Burton & Winkton Community Centre, Sandy Plot, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7LG on Sundays.

The diary to book these sessions opens at the end of September.

Please note that these sessions contain no large contact equipment and focus on confidence building and technique.

Lucy's Story:

So, who is Lucy and why is the Agility club named 'Lucy's Lionhearts'?

In September 2020, I took on a new challenge. A 13-month old American Staffie named Lucy. Lucy was sadly hit by a car when she was three months old in Italy where she was born. She received no vet care and was abandoned. As a result, Lucy needed a wheelchair to give her some mobility. In November 2020, we saw a specialist who explained that 3 vertebrae in the thoracic part of Lucy's spine had fused together blocking off any signal going down to her back legs causing permanent paralysis. After processing the consultants diagnosis, I vowed that I would do everything I could to ensure her life was as 'normal' as it could be. I didn't wrap Lucy in cotton wool and in all honesty, she didn't want me to! She had so much zest for life and lived each day as if it was her last-she even went paddle boarding! One of the things that Lucy loved to do was to run around the Agility field with me. The course could easily be adapted for her with a bit of tweaking.

Sadly, my beautiful Lucy passed away on the 17th September 2021 just one month after her 2nd birthday from kidney failure.

Despite my best friend no longer being by my side, her memory will be honoured.

Lucy's Lionhearts is her legacy.

I believe that every dog can have its day if they are given the chance.

This is for you, my girl. Forever in my heart.

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