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Here are answers to some of our more frequently asked questions. If you have a question which isn’t answered, please get in touch!

1. Where do you train?
2. What days and times do you train?
3. How much does training cost?
4. Why do you have to book a block of lessons rather than pay as you turn up?
5. Does my dog have to be up-to-date with his annual vaccinations to join?
6. At what age can my young dog begin agility training?
7. I would like to share the agility training of my dog with another person (e.g. family member) – is this a good idea?
8. My son/daughter would like to begin training our family pet for agility – what’s the youngest age you take juniors at?
9. Which address do I post my application form back to?
10. As you train outdoors, if the weather is bad will training be cancelled?

Where do you train?

We train outside in a paddock in a farm in Kingston Seymour which is near Clevedon. It’s about 20 minutes from the M5 junction 20. The actual training venue address is:

Pool Farm
Ham Lane
Kingston Seymour, Clevedon
BS21 6XJ
Please note: No post to this address

What days and times do you train?

During the summer we offer classes throughout the week both during the daytime and the early evenings. When the nights draw in during the winter we switch our weekday evening classes to the weekend, although daytime classes remain as they are.

How much does training cost?

When you join Daybreak for the first time, you pay for an 8 week block of lessons at a cost of £52.00.

After that we use a monthly standing order payment system. Standing orders can be set up using Internet banking or by dropping a completed standing order form into your bank. Please use your name & your dog’s name as the reference. For handler’s only training in one class a week the monthly amount is £25.00. For subsequent lessons the monthly cost increases by £20.00 per extra class.

Individual one to one training can be arranged, please contact us for further details.

Why do you have to book a block of lessons rather than pay as you turn up?

By paying for a block we can more accurately work out how many dogs we will have in each training class, and our trainers can plan accordingly.

Does my dog have to be up-to-date with his annual vaccinations to join?

Absolutely – your dog will be mixing with lots of other dogs at training classes and it is important that all dogs are protected against disease with the vaccines available through your vet. The only vaccine we don’t insist upon (although we do recommend it) is the Kennel Cough vaccine. Your vet will be able to advise you further.

At what age can my young dog begin agility training?

We would begin very basic agility training at 6 months of age, with lowered agility equipment and a very low pole for jumps. Young dogs muscles and bones are still developing and great care is taken to ensure their training is safe and fun. Under Kennel Club regulations dogs aren’t allowed to compete until they are 18 months old for these reasons.

I would like to share the agility training of my dog with another person (e.g. family member) – is this a good idea?

We would recommend that when you are first teaching your dog the agility equipment that the dog only has one handler. It can be confusing enough to a dog to be learning new things in a busy and stimulating environment such as an agility class, without the added distraction of a change of handler.

My son/daughter would like to begin training our family pet for agility – what’s the youngest age you take juniors at?

The Kennel Club hold competitions for youngsters from the age of 6 years old, and we’re happy to take children from that age onwards. We do ask that parents with children between the age of 6 – 10 years old, are present during training sessions.

Which address do I post my application form back to?

Burnicombe
7 The Causeway
Congresbury
Bristol
BS49 5DJ

As you train outdoors, if the weather is bad will training be cancelled?

I’m afraid not! Agility competitions take place in even driving rain at times, despite most shows being organised during the summer months. So we train in all weathers so the dogs are used to working in all conditions.