Acorn Dog Training

Agility Training Milton Keynes and (Kukura) in Marston Moretaine Provide Fun For All

We teach agility at all levels, from complete beginners to serious competition. So come along and enjoy. Agility is for dogs of all shapes and sizes, NOT JUST FOR COLLIES. There are many dogs of different breeds, mixed breeds, shapes and sizes doing extremely well in agility

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This video is of Tallulah (Sea Tamarisk Moon Gazer) taken in December 2005. During 2006, Tallulah became much faster and at the age of 2, won out of Elementary and was placed many times in Starters and Novice, both jumping and agility courses. Her highest place was a 3rd in Starters Agility at Empingham show. She also won herself a place into the Starters Cup Final at the Kennel Club International Festival in 2007 and finished 11th overall, but still beating many collies into that position. Alan Bray describes her as "Awesome Setter". For the most up to date Tallulah video click here. Watch out for Barkley.... the new kid on the block. Already faster and more powerful than Tallulah at 18 months, about to make his debut at Wellingborough.

Announcement 26th June 2008

Darien Frankham, who taught agility with us for a number of years, and competed all over the country, including Crufts, passed away yesterday morning after a long illness. Darien will be very sorely missed by us all, having been an excellent teacher as well as a friend. As a mark of respect, all classes at Acorn Dog Training will be suspended for a week commencing Sunday 29th June. Funeral arrangements for those who knew Darien have been posted on the news page.

Our classes are run by: Fran Griffin (01908) 397236, E-mail and

Miranda Frankham Email Miranda by clicking here 01908 605622

Miranda Frankham has a great deal of experience in the agility ring, with her and her mothers dogs having previously won their classes at Crufts.

Fran has a great deal of experience running her Irish Setters, who can certainly, and very reliably, hold their ground against many collies in the ring, as well as often being up there in the placings. Fran has a particular interest in teaching gun dogs of all sizes to compete in agility.

Available Courses:

Fran's beginner classes at Woughton on the Green are full, and with a waiting list. However, due to dogs progressing to higher levels of training, she has two vacancies for dogs on Thursday evenings 6.30-7.30 who already have some knowledge of the equipment, but who haven't yet gained enough experience to compete. Miranda sometimes has places available for her Monday evening classes, please call her on 01908 605622, or email by clicking here.

Alternatively please contact our associated "Kukura Dog Sports" group based at Marston Moretaine (A421 towards Bedford). Thanks to Kukura (Darran Rowe) for the video of Tallulah above.

Nothing suitable here? please try Colin and Toni Johnson of Rascals Agility at Brickhill. Please visit the Rascals website by clicking here

Milton Keynes Dog Training Club, visit their website by clicking here

Diane Griffin on 01908 379185 (Horwood area)

There are more classes outside of the area, listed in the links section towards the end of this page.

Photo by Kukura Media

Jackie Green's amazing young Cocker Spaniel strikes again at Aylesbury:

Not happy with winning once, but today she took the double. Combined 1-2 medium dog agility and jumping.

Add to this: winning grade 1-2 agility at Watford show on 23rd June and coming 2nd in Medium Jumping Grade 1-3 at RVA on Saturday 16th June. Molly is a working type Cocker Spaniel. What a dog Molly is shaping up to be. This is only her first season competing and she is still only a baby. Not quite 2 years old.

A new sister for Molly

Big dogs, small dogs. View a small dog enjoying agility training on the video's below:

Clive 1

Clive 2

Click here to read an article by Jorn Oleby, author of the book "Canine Massage and Stretching". An absolute must for anyone involved in active dog sports.

Walnut Tree Pet Supplies, Walnut Tree Farm, Walton Road, Walnut Tree MK7 7AE sees the opening of a new canine hydropool facility. It will be run by Robert Sneddon who is CHA Registered. The pool opened to the public on Saturday 15th March and costs £20 per session. A webpage detailing more information on the facility will be created on this site and our Kukura site in the near future.

Here are a few photos of some of classes and workshops in action: All shapes and sizes enjoy agility.