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Welcome to Poochadise Agility, the home of Lucy's Lionhearts: Fun Training For All!


My name is Kat (BCCSDip.FDAg, BCCS.Dip.AdvCanBhv, BCCSComp.Obd) and I am the training instructor here at Lucy's Lionhearts. As a qualified Dog Trainer since 2018 (a full list of my qualifications can be found at the bottom of this page), I aim to provide a fun and enthusiastic environment in which owners can learn new skills and really strengthen the bond between themselves and their dog(s) whilst taking on a new challenge.


So, what is Lucy's Lionhearts?

Lucy's Lionhearts is a fun training group offering Agility, Flyball, Obedience, 121 & Private Dog Training, Dog Wheelchair Fittings and Hydrotherapy. Our classes and 121/Private sessions take place in a secure outdoor field at Hayters (Rowe Hill Farm) in Holt, Wimborne BH21 7EB on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. There is parking available as well as a coffee shop and toilet on site.

Lucy's Lionhearts aims to make training accessible to every dog, regardless of ability or disability.

121 Dog Training and Dog Wheelchair Fittings are offered throughout the week (availability depending) and Hydrotherapy is offered on Thursday evenings at South Coast Hydrotherapy Centre in Three Legged Cross BH21 6RR.



Lucy's Lionhearts prides itself on being INCLUSIVE, NOT EXCLUSIVE.


We happily accept dogs under the new XL Bully Law. As Hayters is private land with a fenced in training area and lockable gate, your XL Bully type can attend 121/Private sessions leash and muzzle free. However, if you'd like to attend any classes, under the new legislation you will be required to muzzle and leash your dog at all times. If you have mixed dogs (including XL Bully types) in your household and would like a private family session without other members of the public, this is also possible leash and muzzle free!

All of my services can be on a 121 basis so no one misses out. Please contact me for further information. You'll find contact information below.


General Information

Hayters (Rowe Hill Farm) in Holt, Wimborne, BH21 7EB in a secure outdoor field on Sunday-Tuesday.


Thursday evenings are for Hydrotherapy only and take place at South Coast Hydrotherapy Centre, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6RR.

Sunday
08:00 - 17:00
Monday
09:00 - 14:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 13:30
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
17:00 - 20:00
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays are by pre arranged appointment only.

Contact Us

Emails are regularly monitored.

Kat is on maternity leave until March 2024 so please be patient in awaiting a response.

Please feel free to use the contact form on each individual page to book an appointment.

There is no active phone number for Pochadise Agility: Lucy's Lionhearts.

Lucy's Story:


Despite the business name being 'Lucy's Lionhearts', the club is not named after me!

So, who is Lucy?

In September 2020, I took on a new challenge. A 13-month old American Staffie named Lucy. Lucy was sadly hit by a car when she was three months old in Italy where she was born. She received no vet care and was abandoned. As a result, Lucy needed a wheelchair to give her some mobility. In November 2020, we saw a specialist who explained that 3 vertebrae in the thoracic part of Lucy's spine had fused together blocking off any signal going down to her back legs causing permanent paralysis. After processing the consultants diagnosis, I vowed that I would do everything I could to ensure her life was as 'normal' as it could be. I didn't wrap Lucy in cotton wool and in all honesty, she didn't want me to! She had so much zest for life and lived each day as if it was her last-she even went paddleboarding! One of the things that Lucy loved to do was to run around the Agility field with me. The course could easily be adapted for her with a bit of tweeking.

Sadly, my beautiful Lucy passed away on the 17th September 2021 just one month after her 2nd birthday from kidney failure.


Despite my best friend no longer being by my side, her memory will be honoured.

Lucy's Lionhearts is her legacy.


I believe that every dog can have its day if they are given the chance.


This is for you, my girl. Forever in my heart.



03/08/2019-17/09/2021



Kat's Qualifications


Pet Bereavement Counselling: Qualified 7th February 2017

Holistic Health: Qualified with a MERIT 20th March 2017

Pet Sitting & Dog Walking: Qualified 10th April 2017

Dog Training :Feeding Your Dog A Raw Diet: Qualified 11th April 2017

Canine Health & Welfare: Qualified 18th April 2017

Canine Wellness & Balanced Behaviours: Course attended 27/10/2017-30/10/2017

Dog Training Diploma: Qualified with a DISTINCTION 28th February 2018

Dog Socialization & Obedience: Qualified 2nd March 2018

Dog Behaviour-Stop Dog Barking: Qualified 2nd March 2018

Puppy Training Basics: Qualified 3rd March 2018

Dog Training: How to Stop Dog Attacks: Qualified 5th March 2018

Attended The Canine Principles 2019 Spring Conference

Animal Physical Therapy Course July 2019

Animal Psychology Course November 2019

Easy Walks with your Reactive Dog Course January 2020

Positive Training for Ethical Owners Course January 2020

Building Your Dog's Confidence-Victoria Stilwell Academy April 2020

Competition Obedience: Qualified with a DISTINCTION 30th September 2020

Level 4 Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma (PETbc Accredited): Qualified with a MERIT 15th October 2020

Fun Agility Diploma: Qualified with DISTINCTION February 2022

Level 3 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy April 2023

Walkin' Wheels Certified

Scentwork Instructor with UK Sniffer Dogs - Undertaking Summer 2024

Member of The Guild of Dog Trainers since 2018