Demonstrations
Preston Dog Agility
Meet the Preston Agility Dogs Team....
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Based in Leyland, Lancashire, Preston Agility Dogs (PADs) is a dynamic and welcoming dog agility club led by seasoned trainer Mark Calvert, who brings over 45 years of experience in dog training.
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PADs offers weekly agility sessions every Friday evening at Paul’s Farm on Dunkirk Lane, providing indoor facilities for year-round training. They welcome dogs over one year old, focusing on sociable behaviour, and offer alternative sessions for dogs needing additional support.
The club emphasises a fun and inclusive environment, encouraging members of all skill levels to participate in summer displays/events, and showcasing the joy of dog agility.
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At events, PADs hosts “have-a-go” sessions and live demonstrations, inviting attendees to experience the excitement of agility firsthand. The team is dedicated to strengthening the bond between dogs and their handlers through positive, instinct-based training methods.
Ann DeRizzio Heel to Music
Dogs Direct UK is thrilled to announce the participation of Ann DeRizzio at our Summer event in Victoria Park. Join us as Ann and her team hosts multiple demonstrations throughout the weekend, providing you with the chance to discover exciting new moves for your furry companions. Dive into the world of heel to music and see if you and your canine companion have what it takes to shine on the big stage. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for a weekend filled with canine fun and learning!
Ann DeRizzio first started dog training in the 1980’s with her rescue dog Perri, who would not come back when called - That first step over 40 years ago has led her to competing and judging in not just competitive obedience, but breed showing and her favourite sport Heelwork to Music and Freestyle.
Ann’s first Heel work to Music competition was in 1999 and she has been successfully competing and judging in the sport ever since. She has competed not just with her Border collies but also her Australian Shepherd and Tibetan spaniels. She has competing at Crufts in both Heelwork to music and Freestyle on numerous occasions and has judged that prestigious competition twice. In 2019 She had the honour of judging the World HTM and FS Championships in Germany. Ann is also a college lecturer and has shared her knowledge and experience of dog training and canine behaviour for many years helping those in all dog related activities and employment to further their professional and personal development.
Ann enjoys her teaching at Myerscough college where she is current delivering short courses on; Holistic Canine Care, Aspects of Canine Behaviour and the very popular Positive Dog Trainers course. Ann has her own dog training centre in Lytham St Annes called Clever Canines. There she runs run classes for puppies, Juvenile and adult dogs. Also specialist classes for dogs with issues and classes for people wishing to compete with their dogs.