The Facility at Awesome Paws
Awesome Paws is the home of Linda Mecklenburg’s agility training facility. In the summertime, the facility boasts picturesque agility fields of Kentucky bluegrass and a pond designed especially for the pleasure of the dogs. In the winter, the indoor arena provides protection from the elements to allow year-round training. No matter what the season, some the best agility handlers from all around the USA travel to Ohio to Awesome Paws.
This premiere facility features a 60′ X 100′ indoor arena and a 70′ X 150′ lighted outdoor agility field. The running surface in the indoor arena has both traction and cushion, with ¾” EVA padding under carpeting for the comfort and safety of both dogs and handlers.
Linda’s dedication to excellence in international competition means attention every possible detail. In addition to having three full sets of agility equipment, Awesome Paws is equipped with a full set of Premier international equipment made to FCI specifications. There are also two sets of contact obstacles with granulated rubber surfaces for improved traction and safety. Electronic timing is available as well. In 2006 and 2007, Awesome Paws hosted the AKC/USA World Team’s summer practice sessions that helped prepare them for the World Championships competition.
Linda offers at least two 3-day agility camps annually at Awesome Paws, with Linda and two guest instructors teaching. Seminars are also offered periodically. Private instruction to individuals and small groups is available year-round on weekdays by appointment. Awesome Paws does not offer weekly group classes.
Aerial View
The property is conveniently located in central Ohio north of Columbus and is easily accessible from Interstate I-71. There are several airports within a 2-hour drive.
