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NEWS HOUND

What's new in the agility world?
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  • Summer Clark and her Cocker Spaniel Arrow won the coveted YKC Agility Dog of the Year at Crufts. (Junior News)
     

  • Congratulations to Lee Gibson for making Star into a Ag,Ch. Euro Star at Crufts. (Ag.Ch.)
     

  • Calling all Weimaraner handlers with any experience of agility for a fun day on 5th May.  (Show Diary)
     

  • What are the Crufts Singles winners saying... (Show News)
     

  • Good luck to everyone competing at Crufts this week.
     

  • The Pawsome Agility show on 17th March is now full. (Show Diary)
     

  • The Naylor Agility Challenge qualifiers have been announced and are in the Show Diary. (League News)
     

  • Crufts is returning to Channel 4 and More 4 this year. (Show News)
     

  • Dave Ray and Ag.Ch. Sirensong Tantrums N Tiaras at Upanova are the 2023 inductees to the Agility Hall of Fame. (Agility Hall of Fame)
     

  • The closing dates for Agility Vision's Easter show and May 1 shows have changed. (Show Diary)



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RESCUE ME
Can you give a dog like me a new start?

You can now add potential agility dogs direct, using the on-line form. This is a free service for rescue organisations and private individuals!

Frankie, the little Spaniel who spent all day being crated and muzzled, has settled into his new home and is really enjoying his new life. He has certainly landed on his four paws! Gill Olke


SCHEDULES

'I really love Agilitynet for listing all the shows in one place -it's so helpful, especially as a newbie.' Kristina Dunnng.

It's not be practical to list ALL the schedules available here for space reasons so we've opted for those that we've received in the last two weeks. The shows in red are closing this week so hurry if you want to enter. Schedules can be downloaded direct from the Show Diary page.


UPCOMING E-VENTS
& MEASURING

Events added in the last two weeks.


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FEATURES

In Memory
Sad news that Pam Rawson has passed away. Her determination to continue with agility, even after serious health problems and having to run with an oxygen tank, was inspirational.

Agility Hall of Fame
Though there were several outstanding candidates for the Agility Hall of Fame in 2023, Dave Ray was the 'People's Choice.' The 2023 canine inductee was serial winner Alan Bray's Tatty (Sirensong Tantrums N Tiaras at Upanova.) Thank you to Naylor Tunnels and Norton for their support.

Crufts NOT Crufts Sale
Grab a bargain at the Agility World 'Crufts NOT Crufts' sale.

Senior Open Agility World Championships
Calling all handlers aged 55 and over with dogs that are G4 or above. The tryouts for the GB team will be held on 28th April 2024 at Dog Sports Derby.

Judges A-List
It's THAT time of year again when show organisers are desperately looking for the right judges. The Agilitynet Judges A-List is the most comprehensive - and possibly the only - list of KC and independent judges in the UK. New judges, be sure to add your name to the list. Anyone retiring from judging please let me know, too.

Rescue Page
There are some smashing dogs looking for active homes on the Agilitynet Rescue page. We can accept any dog that would benefit from an active home including rescues, private adoptions and foreign rescue dogs.  It's another free service for the agility community.

Flea Market
Bungalow in Leicestershire, set in four acres, with large garden available. Would definitely suit an agility person.

Brags & Anti-Brags

  1. Who is putting on the most KC shows in one month in 2024? You tell us...
     
  2. The March Go-Go Hoopers show filled up and closed within a minute of the schedule being posted on Agility Plaza. Is this a record?

Senior Agility League
Congratulations to all the 2023 SAL winners with special mention for overall winner Trevor Robb and Jazz Runrule AW/G. Well done to everyone who submitted points.

A special thank you to John Ward for all his help with the SAL League tables.

If you are 55+ years, you can join in with the 2024 League. You can claim points from the 23rd December.

Ag.Ch. Dogs
Who has made up the most Agility Champs and in what year were the most Agility Champions were crowned. Thank you Jean Tuck for your unswerving help in keep this page up to date.

Naylor Agility Challenge
Country Shows Agility has teamed up with Naylor Tunnels to continue this popular competition for G1-4 handlers, now in its 15th year.

Find a Club, Show Organiser or Venue to Hire
Looking for a club or place to train in your area?

And clubs... have you updated your listing recently? Free listings for private trainers, show organisers and venues for hire, too. Get in touch.

Show Diary
There are more than 500 agility and hoopers 2024 and 2025 shows in 2024 and 2025 - large and small, KC, A4A listed on the Agilitynet Show Diary. Show secretaries and organisers, be sure to let everyone know your dates.

Canine Humour
Let's start a dog-related football team, called Leads United, starting with Didier Doggba.

Dave Ray - The Great Innovator
Next time you step up to the line, think of Dave Ray, one of the pioneers of our sport and a real agility legend. He was known as Mr Olympia for many years. And that's why Steve Croxford and Michael McCartney have nominated him for the Agility Hall of Fame.


SPECIALS

Thinking Aloud
Muses of a KC judge. The pressure for a judge to turn out safe, flowing, challenging but grade appropriate courses that are fun to run is all too real.

Agility is Poetry in Motion
Freezing Your Mutts Off, an original and appropriate verse from the lovely Sue Howis, anticipating the next T&A show. If you have a story or poem you'd like to share, email Agilitynet.

Eva the lurcher has shoulder instability and receives regular massage to manage her conditionShoulder Injury in the Agility Dog
Is your dog suffering in silence? Shoulder injuries are especially common in agility dogs, but they can be difficult to identify. Canine massage therapist Karen Young offers one therapeutic solution to help them get back on course.

IFCS World Champs 2023 Judges Report
International judge and competitor Alan Bray talks about his experience at the show, held this year in the UK, and his close encounters of the VAR kind.

Agility and My Bionic Knee
It's been more than a year since Lesley Pearson Simmonds had a total knee replacement. Would she do it again?

Score Pads - Old School
On a cold, wet August Saturday, here's a fond look back at how things used to be before technology was introduced on the ring.

Agility Geography
Sally Jones wrote this article in the halcyon days of 2003 when a handler who could work their dog equally well on their right as well as their left was seen as an over-achiever and, quite frankly, a show-off. Enjoy...

A Trainers Guide...
How to prepared your beginners for their first agility competition. Thank you to Joanna Loomes and the Wellingborough instructors for sharing their ideas.


AGILITYNET STUFF

Winning Out Certificates
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