Agility Training with Stuart and Ann Harmes
Welcome to Camddwr Canine Agility Page…
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Stuart Harmes
Stuart is no stranger in Agility….and for many in the sport needs no introduction! He has competed for 20 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 his son Nog Bach, and more recently with his young dog Darleyfalls Tog. All dogs have gone to the very top of the sport, and have been to all major finals with great success! Stuart is known for his motivational style of handling both in the UK and abroad.
As a trainer, he has delivered seminars internationally, and has produced alongside fellow competitor Toni Dawkins, the internationally acclaimed training DVD Ultimate Contacts Stuart is also a respected Championship level judge.
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. Ann now competes at championship level with her own dog Noonoonog with a good degree of success!
Both Stuart and Ann compliment each others handling and training styles, with Anns more technical and analytical approach, and Stuarts’ motivational and positive handling strategies providing a unique winning combination!
‘’Stuart Harmes is quite unique as a trainer, his motivational style both as a handler and coach are so refreshing it has given me and my dog so much confidence and I am amazed at what we have now achieved since attending the training day’ thankyou!’
Ann has provided individualised training in the UK for the past 15 years, offering bespoke training days, seminars as far afield as South Africa, specialising in an individualised approach to training.
‘’I have been training with Ann Harmes at Camddwr for the last 5 years, her patience towards me as handler has helped me learn, and my confidence grow! Her attention to detail, and her problem solving ability make her one of the best in my view’’
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 provide quality facilities, the most up to date equipment including low contacts, rubber contact surfaces, training weaves wall and well…
We train on a 20X40m purpose built sand school during the winter months and then on a larger immaculately kept flat grassed area during the Summer.
1/1 Tuition
Ann specialises in a truly individualised approach to training. This encompasses an analytical approach to the assessment of the dog and handler. To ensure that each partnership identify key areas of strength and weakness, a ‘tool box’ approach utilising many different handling styles and systems is used. Problem solving is key to this planned approach - setting achievable aims and actions for future work.
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 the winter months, 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
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.
