Agility Training with Stuart and Ann Harmes

Welcome to Camddwr Canine Agility Page… Let me introduce us… Stuart Harmes Stuart is no stranger in Agility….and for many in the sport needs no introduction! He has competed for 15 years in the sport with a great degree of success! With his first dog Trelogan Trim and subsequently with the infamous Noggin the Nog and latterly his son Nog Bach. To view some of their progress to date…see the profile on the resources page.

Ann Harmes Ann actually began training in Agility before Stuart with her first dog Mostly Moss… Having started their introduction to dog training in Obedience,Moss took them to the dizzy heights of Advanced and won the NCDL and Crufts Singles titles before his career was cut short by injury. Noggin the Nog was Anns second dog who needs no introduction! But he was soon to be taken on by Stuart upon the arrival of our daughter Nia.

Camddwr Canine

Is situated in the most idyllic countryside set amongst rolling Clwydian hills and surrounded by the most amazing dog walking country.

Our Facilities: We have a full set of Adams equipment including low contacts training weaves wall and well… We train on a 20X40m purpose built sand school during the winter months and then on a larger grassed area during the Summer.

1/1 Tuition

Ann specialises in an individualised approach to training which encompasses assessment and problem solving in order to ensure that each partnership identify key areas of strength and weakness and a planned approach to setting achievable aims.

We are happy to take young dogs for Pre Agility foundation work at 9 months of age, Beginners are welcome once the dog has reached 12 months …competing dogs are taken from elementary level through to Advanced level.

Our control and key contact training methods are very effective and we only use tried and tested methods that we believe to be achievable for both dog and handler. We believe in motivational training and handling and use a variety of reinforcers and rewards such as toys treats target training and clicker work.

At Camddwr we promote only positive reward based training and no harsh handling or training methods are endorsed or accepted during any of our training sessions.

Lessons are generally 1 hour duration although we are most happy to discuss individual needs and will also train small groups by arrangement.

Training Evenings

Stuart runs training evenings during the summer and these are very popular and based upon motivational work and handling skill and techniques. These are limited to small groups of handlers and dogs.

Training Events
Camddwr Cainine will be hosting a programme of training events during 2006. These will include some guest trainers and venues will vary according to the needs/size of the groups. More details will appear on the site shortly. If you would like more detail or would like to register your interest then please contact us.

Club Invitations
We are available to attend as guest trainers for clubs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Fees
Please contact us to discuss costs

Directions

Camddwr Canine is situated in the village of Llanarmon Yn Ial Postcode CH7 4QX
approximately 5 miles from Mold/Ruthin and 10 miles from Wrexham.

We can provide detailed directions to the farm when an appointment is made.