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Dog Agility Training Club in Christchurch/Canterbury We are the only dog training club in the Christchurch/Canterbury area focused exclusively on dog agility.

We cater for dogs of all sizes, if you are interested in joining in the fun please visit our website for details on the training we offer.

22/04/2026

22/04 Training tonight is CANCELLED

11/04/2026

Thanks so much to Dr K - Rehab Vet for taking a fitness and warm up seminar for us on Wednesday night!

Great skills learned, that will help keep our dogs fit and healthy for the sport we love!

02/02/2026

We were lucky enough to have Rachael Hunt at CCATS tonight presenting a Dog First Aid seminar!

Super helpful and enjoyable presentation. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with our lucky Ccats members. Highly recommend!

25/01/2026

Thank you to Kathleen and Sox for showing us everything we need to know about massaging our dogs to keep them fit and strong!

23/01/2026

Meet Jasper - our CCATS January Dog of the Month!

Jasper, affectionately known as JJ, is a 2-year-old Husky x Huntaway with a big personality and even bigger energy. Easily recognised by his striking mismatched eyes, Jasper is a dramatic, goofy, and adventurous boy who keeps everyone smiling.

He began his agility journey in February 2025, where his love for tunnels quickly became clear. Like many social dogs, his biggest challenge has been staying focused around other dogs, sometimes the temptation to start a game of chase is just too much! Despite this, Jasper has already achieved an impressive milestone, placing 2nd at his very first Championship Show.

Jasper’s ultimate agility goal is to stay on course and resist running off, and with his enthusiasm and talent, he’s well on his way. His best trick is a charming “chin,” especially convincing when paired with his favourite reward: roast chicken.

When he’s not training, Jasper enjoys squeaky stuffed toys, beach adventures, and curling up in a cosy cinnamon roll for naps. We hear he has a secret talent of being a total diva, and for still hoping to win over his cat sister, even after two years of rejection.

Agility was chosen for Jasper to give this high-energy boy a job, and it’s clear he’s loving every minute of it. He and his human are a clever hard-working team and we are proud to have them as part of our CCATS family.

Check out his full profile here:
https://ccats.co.nz/club-awards/dog-of-the-month/

21/11/2025

Ag. Ch. Tabasco, Tabasco - like the sauce, aka Basco, Mr Too Pretty to be a boy, is our CCATS Oct/Nov Dog of Month. 🌶️ 😁

You may have seen Tabasco on the agility field showing off his epic dance moves running with his human ballerina seagull (not to be confused with his arch nemesis - actual seagulls). Or licking her face off after a tumble of which there were a few, somehow always graceful even the two times he collected her out of a tunnel. His signature dance moves include swing, knowing his ins and outs from his yo-yos and ginger slice slice baby, da da da da da da da, hugging that wing. Of course, Tabasco’s favourite obstacle was the dog walk and the resulting thrill of running contacts, built over 2+ years of hard skills, strength and balance work. In between runs, you’d often see him snoozing ringside on his camp bed, cause he much preferred that to not relaxing in a vehicle away from his people.

He was CCATS Top Medium Dog SEVEN years running, TOP DOG at the Waimak indoor show - which earned him a spot in the book of honour and made his ballerina seagull cry - and achieving Agility Champion was a dream come true they never knew they had. Biggest agility buzz? Running clear as Zone 4 Intermediate class rep to the cheers of the best, biggest and bluest zone cheering squad!!

When he wasn’t doing agility, tricks, fly agility, scent work or hoopers (or being a supermodel, gorgeous mermaid, mushroom, dragon...) he was an ultra and marathon dog, tramper with his own backpack, mountain climber, snow enthusiast, paddleboarder, and did we mention seagull chaser? He “discovered” dog agility while earning his Gold Canine Good Citizen – thank goodness – he’d run 30 km and want to play frisbee as soon as his ultra-human was out of the shower.

Known for his killer smile and delightful demeanour which brought joy to humans and canines alike, Tabasco’s a bit of a celebrity and a massive part of our CCATS family and the incredible club CCATS has become. We wish you the joy and the incredible bond that Tabasco and his ballerina seagull shared, with your canine teammates and family members.

To learn about 🧡 Tabasco's little known facts and our other CCATS Dogs of the Month go to... https://ccats.co.nz

23/10/2025

Wishing you all good vibes! CCATS are headed to NZDAC with one of our biggest contingents yet. Our good friend Tabasco will be there in many hearts reminding us to enjoy each moment, BELIEVE, and delight in those off course traps. Tabasco brought much joy to humans and canines alike. We hope you find your joy, and the incredible bond that Tabasco and his handler shared, with your canine teammates as you chase your NZDAC dreams or whatever you get up to this weekend. 🐾 🪽

17/10/2025

Taking enrollments now for October 2025!

🐾 Want to try something fun and active with your dog? 🐶
Join Canterbury CATS (Canine Agility Training Society) for our 6-Week Introduction to Dog Agility Course!

💥 Learn the foundations of dog agility in a fun, supportive environment.
🐕 Build your dog’s confidence, sharpen your communication, and burn some energy together!

📅 Next class starts: 22 October 2025
🕡 Wednesdays from 6:15pm – 7:30pm
📍 Mairehau High School
💰 Cost: $100
⚠️ Spaces are limited – booking is essential!

All you need is your dog and a sense of humour! 🐕🎉

*Dogs must be at least 12 months old for our introductory class

👉 Register or learn more here: https://ccats.co.nz/intro-classes/

10/09/2025

10 Sep 2025 - Training is CANCELLED tonight, including intro class.

29/08/2025

Meet Sasuke, The Busy Monster with a Big Heart, our July/August dog of the month! 🐧🐾

Sasuke is a 4-and-a-half-year-old Penguin-cross Border Collie with a whole lot of energy and personality! Officially known as Sasuke, she’s affectionately nicknamed Sasuke the Busy Monster – and once you meet her, you’ll quickly understand why.

She began her agility adventure at just one and a half years old, inspired by her "little big brother" Pino, who promised it would be fun. And he was right! Sasuke thinks agility is the best kind of chaos – especially when it ends with grabbing her toy and racing back to mum, who greets her with a big smile almost every time. (Unless she’s too crazy in the ring… then mum might ask her to lie down. But mostly, mum just laughs it off.)

Sasuke’s absolute favourite obstacle? The bucket! But she’s not a fan of those last few obstacles that delay her joyful sprint back to it. Her biggest challenge in the ring is “calming down” – though she admits she's not entirely sure what “calm down” means - it's not in her vocabulary!

Despite her wild energy, Sasuke has made some fantastic progress – her proudest achievement so far is completing a clear round without knocking any bars. Her big dream? To become a Jumpers Champion! (Although mum jokes that becoming an Agility Champion might take a few miracles…)

Described as very loyal, incredibly sweet, and just a little bit crazy, Sasuke is full of love and charm. Her favourite things include venison with cheese, her beloved Hol-ee Roller toy, and catching it mid-run like a pro. She’s happiest napping next to mum or anywhere mum goes – here, there and everywhere.

She’s known far and wide for her quirky “penguin” look, and if you didn’t already know about her Rally-O Champion title, now you do! Though, thanks to mum’s updates on Facebook, there aren’t many secrets left about Sasuke's life – including some personal poo stories, “aw mum you're embarrassing me”. 🫣

Agility with Sasuke is a ton of fun. It’s not just sport for her; it’s a joyful energy outlet and way of life with mum by her side. CCATS are delighted to have this hard-working, lil’ bit crazy girl as part of the family.

Check out her full profile here:
https://ccats.co.nz/club-awards/dog-of-the-month/

17/08/2025

Ccats are heading to Nationals! 🩵💙

We are so proud to announce that Ccats will be strongly represented in the Zone 4 team for NZDAC — with 3 representatives and 1 reserve chosen from CCATS! What an incredible achievement for our club 🎉

🐾 Starters Representative – Gail & Zieanna
🐾 Novice Representative – Kathryn & Quattro
🐾 Intermediate Representative – Tyler & Maisy
🐾 Starters Reserve – Billie & Pansy

Such an amazing result after a beautiful 🌞 and fun weekend trialing down in Chch. We couldn’t be prouder of our team and can’t wait to cheer them on at the NZ Dog Agility Champs this Labour Weekend. 💪🐾

Let’s hear it for our Ccats crew — bring on Nationals! 🙌💙

Photo credit: Phodography by Lis

Address

440 Hills Road, Mairehau
Christchurch
8052

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 9pm

Website

http://ccats.co.nz/

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