Beginner Agility Course
Kickstart your agility journey!
Ready to start agility with your dog? Our beginner course is the perfect way to learn the fundamentals. Over 8 weeks, you and your dog will learn basic agility handling and training techniques, practice beginner obstacles, and lay the foundations for mastering the sport.
Next course will run 6:30pm every Tuesday from 18 August 2026 at Cahill Park, Wolli Creek. $180 for 8 weeks.
Meet the Instructor
Melanie Collins has been competing in Agility for almost a decade, amassing a long list of accomplishments and over 50 titles across her five dogs. Theo, her very first agility dog, was 2025 Queensland Elite State Champion for both Jumping and Agility, and has Agility Championship titles across both ADAA and ANKC. She is an instructor at the Agility Dog Club in Castle Hill, and also competes in many other dogs sports including Flyball, Scent Work, and Retrieving.
What to expect
The course builds strong foundations for both dogs and handlers over 8 weeks. Starting with flatwork, focus, and basic handling skills, teams are gradually introduced to jumps, tunnels, sequencing, and essential handling techniques including front, rear, and blind crosses.
Dogs learn confidence, independence, and forward focus through shaping and positive reinforcement. As the course progresses, contact training (including the 2o2o position), low a-frame work, and introductory weave poles (2x2 method) are introduced.
By the end of the course, dogs can confidently sequence 6–8 obstacles, understand key agility concepts, and work with engagement and enthusiasm—setting them up perfectly for future agility success.
Key details
Date
Tuesdays from 18 August 2026
Time
6:30pm
Location
Cahill Park, Wolli Creek. Find us next to the apartment buildings bordering the Princes Highway.
We recommend parking in the council carpark off the Princes Highway, or on Gertrude St.
Toilets are available in the building between the Oval and Gertrude St.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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No! The night is aimed at complete beginners to agility
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Dogs should be aged over 12 months and be fit and healthy and up to date with their vaccinations. Dogs should also have a basic level of obedience, particularly recall.
If you aren’t sure if your dog is suitable, please get in touch.
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Please contact us in advance so we can make sure your dog is comfortable participating.
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Please bring a leash, flat collar, treat pouch with high value treats, and enclosed shoes. If your dog is crate trained feel free to bring a crate.
Register Now
Agility is a sport like no other. You’ll learn to communicate with your dog to navigate courses as fast and accurately as possible.
Register now and we’ll be in contact!
Please note that spots are limited and registering does not guarantee a spot for the beginner course.
Ready to start agility with your dog? Our beginner course is the perfect way to learn the fundamentals. Over 8 weeks, you and your dog will learn basic agility handling and training techniques, practice beginner obstacles, and lay the foundations for mastering the sport.
The next course will run 6:30pm every Tuesday from 18 August 2026 at Cahill Park, Wolli Creek for 8 weeks.
For more information please look here or contact us as president@isdsc.au.