Co-sponsors of the 2023 Winning Out Certificates

                                 From those nice people who support agility...

 2022

YuMOVE Announces Agilitynet Sponsorship Package

YuMOVE is always on the lookout for great partnership opportunities that allow them to further their mission of helping every dog live their most active life, for life. At the same time, the sport of dog agility is something near and dear to their hearts, and has been a focus of theirs since they first began working on their original game-changing pet supplements.

It's for these reasons, they are doubly pleased to announce their sponsorship of Agilitynet, one of the leading online resources for all things canine agility, since 1998.

As part of their support , they will specifically be sponsoring the Show Diary and Find a Club features of the website, in addition to their ‘Judges A-List' and the 2022 Senior Agility League.

They said, 'While we’re very proud of every aspect of this sponsorship, the 2022 Senior Agility League has a special place in our hearts. That’s because we believe canine agility is such a great pastime, it should have no age limit. By supporting the over 55’s in the league, we want to do our bit to encourage people and pets of all ages to stay active, energised, and passionate for life.

To those competing in the league, we at YuMOVE would like to wish you all a very heartfelt best of luck! We can’t wait to get started, and we’re excited to see what the future holds!

Photo by Simon Peachey WAO Photographer

Dogeria Supports WAO Team England

Once again Dogeria UK is proud to be one of the official sponsors of the England team at the 10th World Agility Open Championships, taking place in Ermelo (Netherlands) from 19th - 22nd May.

Dogeria owner, Lee Llewellyn said, 'We like to support our Agility handlers from the beginner to the international level as they support us throughout the year by visiting our Trade stands and via our website  

In addition to having supported the England team for a few years now, Dogeria also sponsors the UKA Performance Challenge as a Platinum sponsor as well as several classes at KC shows. breed shows in 2021-2022 and the 2022 KC Tuffley Championship classes of all four heights.

About Dogeria
A family firm dedicated to providing excellent quality dog related products at reasonable prices, Dogeria was established in 2010 as part of the Mecserflex Manufacturing Company Ltd to handle the distribution of the company's Sagewash Sanitizer product range for the dog and animal-related sectors including dog boarding kennels, animal sanctuaries, dog breeders and owners of multiple family dogs. Sagewash is now the world’s #1 dog area cleaning and sanitizing system being used in over 34 countries around the world.

Through the natural course of doing business, they came upon the idea to create a dog breed clothing brand initially designed for pure dog breeds. Since then, they've added many of the multi-breed dog designs as well - hence the name Dogeria. By only offering premium quality clothing from the world's leading brands, they have grown their dog breed offering from an initial 14 breeds to over 180 breeds.

Lee continued, 'We still have a long way to go, however. Our customers like our products, mainly because of the quality and most importantly our exclusive dog breed designs. The range of clothing we offer is also an increasing range to every style, colour and size of t-shirt, round neck, V-neck, long-sleeved vest tops, and polo style shirts as well as hoodies - full zipped and pullover - grooming tabards, soft shell body warmers and jackets. More items are being added all the time.'

Dogeria also supplies exclusive leggings, waterproof coats, exclusive dog breeds and Agility design mugs, natural dog treats, Cotswold Choice Dog food, dog bedding in addition to Sagewash Sanitizer and the Herbal Fusion Range.

For more information, visit the Dogeria website

 2020

PowAir Powers into Agility in 2020

Country Shows Agility is pleased to announce that, for 2020, PowAir will be supporting the agility community by sponsoring classes at the following shows:-

• Scunthorpe Championship Agility Show - Winterton (Lincolnshire)

• Nottingham Championship Agility Show - Newark (Nottinghamshire)

• Dogs Unleashed - Thoresby Park (Nottinghamshire)

• RVA Championship Agility Show - Peterborough (Cambridgeshire)

• Welsh Kennel Club Championship Agility, Breed & Obedience Shows - Builth Wells (Powys)

• Dogs Unleashed Too - Uttoxeter Racecourse (Staffordshire)

Additionally, if you use code AGILEPET10 on the Pow Air website you will get some great offers

Simon Atkinson, Managing Director PowAir, says, 'We’re delighted to announce PowAir support of Agility in 2020.  It’s fantastic to see the speed and skill of the dogs of the Agility world. We look forward to meeting you at our first event in April 2020.'

PowAir is a powerful blend of natural essential oils formulated to eliminate a wide spectrum of odours. All products are pet safe and are not masking agents.

For more information about PowAir, visit www.powair.co.uk

 2019

Win £500 in Amazon vouchers with Agria Pet Pawtraits Competition

Agria Pet insurance, sponsors of the Agilitynet Winning Out Certificates, is running a Facebook photo competition, and are asking pet owners to share their best photo of their four-legged friend to be in with a chance of winning £500 in Amazon vouchers - in time for Christmas!

So if you have a photo of your dog or dogs with the 'wow factor!' submit it to Agria’s Facebook page in the Comments under the competition post.

Entries are open until 5th December 2019, and the winner will be selected by a panel from the Agria Pet Insurance team by 13th December 2019.

Wouldn't it be great if the winner came from the Agility community!

Full terms and conditions can be found at: bit.ly/2P5GROd

 
New Sponsor Named for KCIAF

Skinner’s have secured a three-year partnership with the Kennel Club which includes sponsorship of the KC International Agility Festival.

William Delamore, Sales & Marketing Director for Skinner's Pet Foods said, 'When the opportunity arose to become involved with The Festival, we saw it as a natural fit. Our Field & Trial range has been designed specifically for working and active dogs and is ideal for performance dogs that compete in agility.

'Skinner’s has been involved in supporting working dog activities for generations and our heritage has always been with working dogs, from the 1970s through to today. As such, we aim to promote and support these activities in the best way we can so the largest agility festival in the world is a great place to start and we’re looking forward to watching the impressive agility skills from this year’s competitors.

Over four days from 8th-11th August 2019, more than 3,000 dogs and their owners are expected to arrive in the village of Rockingham for the event. During the festival, 18 rings will be set up to host the competition, which will feature dogs of all agility grades and sizes, from all over the world, with over 200 separate classes taking place.

Entries for the Kennel Club International Agility Festival are now open on FPP but camping is full.

If you have any questions which relate to the International Agility Festival, please email Kennel Club International Agility Festival

 Pre-2019

Nerf Dog to Continue It's New Year Sponsorship

Nerf Dog, one of the UK's leading dog toy manufactures, will continue it's sponsorship of Country Shows Agility's two Kennel Club shows this winter at Morton Morrell College, Warwickshire, just 5 minutes from junction 15 of the M40 on the Saturday, 30th December for the Festive Challenge and Sunday, 21st January 2018 for New Year Hurdles.

Country Shows Agility also pleased to announce that plans are in place to partner with E-gility to offer the first complete paperless system at an agility show in the Midlands. E-gility is a real move forward for agility in offering a better competitor experience. With live scores and ring updates throughout the day, competitors will be able to keep up to date from their vehicles which is a real bonus. Both Festival Challenge and New Year Hurdles will feature classes for all sizes of dogs and grades.

Winning partnerships will be able to enjoy some of Nerf Dog's fantastic product range as well some bubbles at the Festive Challenge with the opportunity run off a few festive calories and bring in the New Year with style.

Schedules will be available on Agility Shows Online and Agilitynet in the coming weeks so don’t miss out on the opportunity to see your Agility friends over the festive period.

About Nerf Dog
The Nerf Dog range has quickly become one of the most recognised dog toy brands in the UK. From crunchable and squeaky throw and retrieve toys to innovative ball launchers and tough tug toys, the Nerf Dog range lives up to the pedigree of its name. The awesome Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster fires tennis balls up to 50ft and with hands free pickup you can avoid those slobbery tennis balls! The high-quality Nerf Dog range features safe, durable materials such as poly-cotton infill, natural rubber and triple nylon stitching for strength and durability and is available from good pet stores nationwide.

 
Fun with Fido Agrees to Sponsor Top Handler

Fun with Fido is the proud sponsor of Chantal Karyta, a leading dog agility handler and trainer. Chantal Karyta has previously competed at Crufts and Olympia with her Shelties and represented Team England in the World Agility Open in 2016 and Team GB at the FCI Agility World Championships in Spain, 2016.

As well as competing at top level Chantal Kartrya runs her business CK9 Training which offers dog training, including agility, to clients in Surrey and Greater London. Chantal is also a trainer for Dog Aid and regularly attends lectures and seminars by internationally renowned dog trainers and behaviourists such as Ken Ramirez, Emily Larlham and Grisha Stewart.

Chantal Kartrya is a big fan of the Fun with Fido treat toys and uses them for her own dogs as well as her training classes.

She said, 'I absolutely love the Fun with Fido toys. My dogs find them hugely rewarding as they get to chase, tug and get a food treat all from one toy! I also use these toys for my clients' dogs that are initially more food motivated. They have really helped create more drive towards the toy and encourages the dogs to play. I can't recommend them enough.'

Fun with Fido interactive treat toys are a popular choice for agility dog owners as they are fun, visual, create focus and reward the dog. They can be used for training purposes such as contact training, forward focus, creating distance, chase drive and motivation.

Becky Layphries, owner and founder of Fun with Fido, is delighted to be sponsoring Chantal Kartrya and her four dogs which include a Papillon and three Shelties.

She said. 'Chantal is brilliant with her dogs and fantastic to watch. I wish Chantal and Savannah, her Shelti, who she is currently partnering with for competitions every success with their agility career.'

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Photizo Joins the IMCA UK team

Photizo is delighted to be joining Agility competitors Mandy Melville-Love and Darren Stokes along with their Border Collies Keeva and Kruze as the 2017 season begins. Once again the couple will head out to Austria in August where both Mandy and Darren will run in the individual team events. Mandy will also compete in the new Nations Cup.

With 15 years Agility experience, Mandy and Darren have seen the sport grow to an international level and become increasingly competitive. In an environment where a millisecond on a turn can make can make or break the scores, the intensity of competition increases the risk of an injury.

Keeping their Border Collies Keeva and Kruze in peak condition is a priority for Mandy and Darren who regularly take both dogs for hydrotherapy, chiropractic and massage treatments. Learning about red light therapy through Keeva’s chiropractor, Mandy was keen to meet Photizo at Crufts earlier this year.

Mandy explains: 'Keeva picked up an injury at the start of the year and was out of action for four months. Having already seen the positive effects of red light therapy, Photizo offered exactly what we wanted - an easy to use device that we can use as part of our dogs’ daily routine. Spending time with the Photizo team at Crufts convinced us to invest in our first unit. I’m pleased to say that after only a few sessions Keeva’s movement has improved dramatically. Being full of energy Keeva is the one that will cut a paw out walking in the woods, and again we’ve seen how cuts and grazes heal in quickly after a few session of Photizo.'

As a handy pocket sized (non-invasive) treatment tool, Photizo Vetcare represents modern Phototherapy. It delivers a powerful combination of pulsating red and infra-red light in pre-programmed 30 seconds doses. Proven to promote the natural healing process, Vets, Vet Nurses, Physiotherapists and healthcare professionals are embracing its potential across a host of conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, atopic skin conditions, and in wound management. 

Working at a cellular level, Photizo increases circulation and reduces any inflammation, which promotes natural healing. Extremely easy to use Photizo does not require any special 'eye-wear' unlike laser treatment products.

Ruth Milner, MD of Danetre Health, Photizo’s UK distributor commented, 'We’re thrilled that Mandy and Darren will have Photizo at hand through the 2017 season. We’re committed to supporting all canine sports where Photizo helps both before and after an event. It’s also exciting that Mandy and Darren are set to shine the light amongst fellow Agility professionals as Ambassadors for Photizo.'

Agria Leaps into Agility for a Third Year

Agria Pet Insurance will be continuing agility sponsorship for the 2017 season with some exciting classes for dogs of all sizes. Working once again in partnership with Country Shows Agility, Agria is set to support not only Agria Brillo Bounce competitions for Small and Medium-sized dogs, but also a full programme for Large dogs from spring to autumn.

Classes sponsored by Agria will take the pet insurer to some of the key Agility events in the 2017 calendar, including at Championship and Premier level and large public venue Agility shows, such as the immensely popular Hatton Festival. Starting in the spring, the first Agria Pet Insurance class takes place in the north east of the UK before the programme moves across the country including over the border into Wales.

Graham Taylor from Country Shows Agility said, 'We’re delighted to continue our Agility partnership into the third year with Agria Pet Insurance. Whilst Agility injuries are rare, considering the numbers involved at each event, it’s a great reassurance for competitors to have insurance in place that covers their dogs whilst training and competing in the sport. As Agria insures working dogs, including those training for and taking part in Agility competitions, they are a great fit to sponsor the sport.'

Head of Sales and Marketing for Agria Alastair Cook added, 'Supporting the Country Shows Agility programme is a real highlight for Agria. “It’s great to be involved in events that strike such a good balance of attracting some of the biggest names in the sport while feeling welcoming and inclusive. Seeing dogs enjoying a full life; keeping fit, having fun and working in close, rewarding partnerships with their owners is fantastic and Agria is proud to play a part. Good luck to all the dogs and handlers taking part in the 2017 programme.'

Agria-sponsored classes for 2017 will take place at the following events:-

April 2017

• Scunthorpe Championship Agility Club Show - Lincolnshire

May 2017

• Hatton Festival - Warwickshire

• Nottingham Championship Agility Club Show - Nottinghamshire

June 2017

• Dartford Premier Agility Club Show - Kent

July 2017

• Holkham Country Fair - Norfolk

August 2017

• Pembrokeshire by the Pond - Pembrokeshire

• Welsh Kennel Club Championship Agility, Breed & Obedience Show - Powys

September 2017

• North Derbyshire DT Championship Agility Club Show - Nottinghamshire

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Team Wales Has a New Very Special Sponsor! 

Tim Marsh has always been very close to some team members. His lovely wife Sharon Marsh has formally agreed to be a Team Wales sponsor in his honour.

Stuart Harmes, Team Manager, said, 'I was extremely touched by this and we have designed the attached logo to represent Tim whose motto was 'Live to cycle, cycle to live.' This will be on all team Wales clothing . Please join us in remembering and honouring a good friend and former Wales team member! Let's bring a medal back for Tim and Jed.

CSJ Highland Agility Stakes 2014

CSJ have maintained their relationship with this event. This year's final will held in the Main Ring at Scotland's National Game Fair at Perth on Sunday, 6 July 2014. The judge this year will be the esteemed Blair Cochrane so expect the unexpected for an interesting and entertaining final!

Qualifiers - it's not too late to enter a qualifier!

• Sunday, 6 April  -Dundee (Small, Medium and Large Qualifiers)

• Saturday, 12 April -Kingdom of Fife (Small, Medium and Large Qualifiers)

• Saturday, 19 April - Scottish Border Collie Club (Small, Medium and Large Qualifiers)

• Sunday, 4 April - Woodside (Small, Medium and Large Qualifiers)

• Sunday, 11 May- Fair City (Small and Medium Qualifiers)

• Sunday, 25 May - Gleniffer (Large Qualifier)

 Thanks to CSJ and all the clubs hosting qualifiers this year.

Woof & Brew Agrees to Sponsor Senior Agility League

Agilitynet is delighted to announce that industry-shakers Woof & Brew, the creators and producers of healthy herbal dog teas will be sponsoring the Senior Agility League (SAL) this year.

Steve Bennett, Managing Director of Woof & Brew said  'We are delighted to have had the opportunity to sponsor the Agilitynet Senior Agility League in 2014. Our business is primarily focused on both helping dogs to lead a happy and healthy life, as well as enabling devoted owners to share in the experiences of life's little pleasures with their dogs.Agility Net was the perfect fit for us and our ambitions and we look forward to all the exciting events and opportunities together coming up'

Woof & Brew blends are no storm in a teacup. Their range of healthy, herbal teas are packed full of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants providing dogs with a delightful tonic & treat to lap up. Their Adult, Performance & Senior blends, which are specifically created & blended to help mobility, energy levels, focus and rehydration, will no doubt be of great interest in all those taking part in the league! 

And since launching the company has truly set tongues - and tails - wagging, not least with their latest tea-infused, home-baked, biscuit range 'nom'. You can find out more information about WOOF&BREW and their product range at www.woofandbrew.com. 

Watch this space for updates on what is likely to be a very exciting - and refreshing - relationship in 2014!

Skinner's to Sponsor KC Olympia Stakes 2014

Skinner’s Petfoods has added its support to one of the most important showcase events for agility in the UK - the Kennel Club Olympia Agility Stakes.  The collaboration between the Kennel Club and Skinner’s from January 2014 will ensure this event continues to remain a top class competition, where the country’s most talented agility dogs and handlers vie with each other in qualifying heats at agility shows across the country, to gain a coveted invitation to compete at the Olympia final.

Skinner's will be taking over from GWF Nutrition, who will continue their four year support of the competition until the end of the year. Skinner's, who also include GWF Nutrition's Joint Aid in some of their dog foods, have a complete product range for all life stages and to meet the energy requirements for dogs of all ages and breeds. This is vital for agility dogs, who work hard throughout the year and who need a high quality diet that provides all the nutritional benefits to compete at the top level.

Will Delamore, Sales & Marketing Director for Skinner's, said: 'We are delighted to be working alongside the Kennel Club on this prestigious event. I remember going to Olympia as a child myself and the excitement and fun we had, so we are really looking forward to meeting and supporting more handlers and their dogs. We use the phrase 'Supporting your Sport' and have run the Skinner's 7's Agility Competition for the last two years, so we are pleased to be even more involved in supporting agility through the Kennel Club Olympia Agility Stakes.'

Olympia features a separate agility final on each of its five days, offering handlers the chance to compete in front of an audience of ten thousand noisy supporters: 

• KC Olympia Medium Agility Stakes – for Grade 3 – 7 Medium dogs
• KC Olympia Small Agility Stakes - for Grade 3 – 7 Small dogs
• KC Olympia Large Agility Stakes - for Grade 6 – 7 Large dogs
• KC Olympia Novice Agility Stakes - for Grade 3 – 5 Large dogs
• KC Olympia Large ABC Stakes – for Grade 3 – 7  Large dogs

The launch of this new association will be at Crufts on the Skinner's stand and agility enthusiasts are invited to come along to the stand to find out more about this new initiative. Skinner's is the perfect partner for our canine agility athletes and the Skinner's stand will be visiting many of the qualifying heats throughout the year.

About Skinner's Petfoods
There is no doubt that Skinner's is committed to “supporting your sport”, as they sponsor not only the Kennel Club Agility Stakes, but many field trials, working tests, dog shows and events throughout the UK and Europe. Skinner's are also proud sponsors of the England Gundog Team and have been for the last 28 years.

The Skinner family have been making animal foods for seven generations. Records show that the Mill in Stradbroke was in existence as far back as 1688. However, their long history does not mean that they are trapped in the past; their own Suffolk Mill is amongst the most sophisticated manufacturing plants in the country. They manufacture all their products at their site, enabling them to monitor the quality of ingredients and finished product very carefully. They know exactly what goes into their products and only select the finest natural ingredients. They proudly state their foods are formulated to a specification – never a price.

Skinner's highly successful and extensive Field & Trial VAT-free range makes them a key player in sporting, working and active dog foods. Their foods are tried, tested and trusted by a wide variety of professionals and enthusiasts alike.. Many of the country's top professional handlers and trainers feed and recommend Skinner's foods.

As they say at Skinner's: “Whatever the age, type or activity level of your dog, there is a Skinner's food to suit.”

Wagg Set to Keep Tails Wagging at Herefordshire Country Fair

Wagg will be supporting this year’s Agility event at Herefordshire Country Fair with the sponsorship of three classes. Wagg, a family run business based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, has a history of supporting worthwhile causes and are keen to promote fit and healthy lifestyles for dogs.

Held in the grounds of Hampton Court, Herefordshire Country Fair is being held on a fabulous site with the Agility being a real focal point for anyone visiting the show. As well as the Agility there will be hundreds of stalls and arena attractions taking place throughout the day

The Country Fair's Kennel Club licensed Agility show is open to all sizes of dog and grades for the first time.

Wagg’s complete dry dog food diets are packed full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to help keep your pet feeling fit and healthy, as well as carefully selected wholesome ingredients. These help promote healthy teeth and bones, shiny coats, supple skin and a healthy gut - key benefits that you would expect from a quality dry pet food. Wagg also produce semi-moist oven baked treats and have recently started to produce Wagg’mmms dog biscuits available in three lip-smacking flavours: Liver, Salmon and Chicken.

Why not join us for a true family day out and see if you can come home with a Wagging friend!

Schedules are available for Agilitynet now.

Lintbells Congratulates Crufts Winners

Staff at the pet nutrition firm Lintbells are celebrating the success of their customers after seeing two of them enjoy major wins at this year’s Crufts – including Best in Show. Lintbells customer Gavin Robertson and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Jilly (Ch. Soletrader Peek A Boo) took the prestigious event’s top prize beating more than 20,000 entries to be crowned Best in Show.

Winner of the Agility Championship on Sunday was Lintbells-sponsored Anthony Clarke and Ruby (Ag.Ch. Blazing Red of Rujaff).  The company has supported Anthony with its triple action joint health supplement YUMOVE since 2010.

A delighted Anthony took to Twitter to express his excitement at winning, tweeting: 'So happy right now, Ruby pulled it out the bag winning the Championship @Crufts.”  He also tweeted thanks to his sponsors including @Lintbells.'

Marketing Director and co-founder of Lintbells, John Howie, said:  'To know that our products have played a part in the success of the winners of the Crufts' biggest prizes is incredibly rewarding.  We have a great relationship with our customers and know just how much hard work both Anthony and Gavin put in to ensure their dogs were in top condition on the day, so it’s fantastic that it’s paid off for them.'

John Howie added: 'Crufts is always a great event and this year has been no exception.  Our congratulations go to all Lintbells customers who have enjoyed success at this year’s show and our thanks also to all who came to see us at the event.  We had two stands there for the first time and both were kept exceptionally busy.'

More details about Lintbells range of products can be found at www.lintbells.com from where there are also links to the company’s facebook and twitter pages.

KC Festival & Team GB Win New Sponsorship

The Kennel Club is pleased to announce that the International Agility Festival and Team GB are to be joined by CSJ Natural Dog Food, Herbs and Treats for Active and Working Dogs as principal sponsor over the next three years. Working in partnership with the International Agility Festival and Team GB, CSJ are working with the Kennel Club to support their overall commitment to agility.

The International Agility Festival has been running for eight years and this year will be held at a new venue, Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough from 9-11 August 2013.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary said: 'Our partnership with CSJ is in place for three years and they will be involved in the International Agility Festival and Team GB. CSJ are keen to encourage pet owners to get involved in agility and have joined as sponsors as part of their overall support and commitment to agility.  They will have a strong presence at the International Agility Festival and will be talking to competitors and visitors about nutrition for active dogs, in addition to providing all the prizes for the winning classes.'

The Kennel Club, together with CSJ will be supporting two International Agility Championships by sending Team GB to the European Open Agility Championships and the FCI World Agility Championships.  However, Team GB will only be attending the European Open Agility Championships in Belgium from 26-28 July this year. There will be no attendance at the World Agility Championships in South Africa due to the long distance involved.

Ceri Rundle from CSJ Natural Dog Food, Herbs and Treats for Active and Working Dogs said: 'We are delighted to announce our support of these prestigious agility events together with the Kennel Club. We look forward to working with Team GB and the International Agility Festival over the next three years to promote the sport of agility and the importance of nutrition for active and working dogs.'

The International Agility Festival will see over 2,200 dogs of all types, sizes and experience levels competing across numerous agility rings, with dogs jumping and weaving their way through the various courses. The weekend will play host to prestigious competitions including the Kennel Club Nations Cup and International Young Handler of the Year, plus qualifying classes for Discover Dogs 2013 and Crufts 2014 for competitions including the Kennel Club Starter Cup; the Kennel Club Novice Cup and the Kennel Club British Open.

For more information on the International Agility Festival or Team GB please visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/agility

Royal Canine to Close the Show Season in Style

The Pembrokeshire by The Pond team are delighted to announce that the high quality dog food manufacture Royal Canin will help to finishes this year's event in real style by supporting all the last days’ classes.

Royal Canin are also proud to sponsor the Rest of the World Challenge which first range last year and proved very popular with the non-Welsh competitors and in a tense and exciting jump off the Rest of the World Team beat the Welsh Handler of the year Team on the final day of the event.

Royal Canin diets provide precise nutritional solutions to your pet’s needs. Each of our products is based on our extensive knowledge of cats and dogs, gained through years of studies at our own centre, partnerships with leading veterinary schools and universities, and continued input from veterinarians and breeders worldwide.

Royal Canin’s Antony Bongiovanni commented 'It is great to support this great event in Wales which brings Agility to the wider public at Wales premier county show. We would like to wish everyone good like for the three days at the show and also with their 2013 season.'

Pembrokeshire by The Pond Schedule is now available so please join them for what will be a fantastic week in Wales including agility on the beach... unless your dog goes for a swim!!

Drontal Launches Search for UK’s Rising Stars of Dog Agility

Drontal, the UK's favourite dog wormer, is launching the 2013 Agility Challenge, celebrating fit and active dogs, and the unique bond between pets and their owners.

The competition puts owners and their dogs to the test across a range of obstacles, where they will be scored on both time and accuracy.  Open to Grades 1–3 Large dogs, competitors have eight chances to qualify for the Grand Final through a series of qualifying heats which take place through April to August next year.

The top five competitors from each of the eight heats will then compete for Gold during the Grand Final at the Malvern Autumn Show on 29th September 2013.  Finalists will be judged by Hilary Bowden who has been involved in agility for more than 17 years, having been a successful handler and regular finalist for Crufts and Olympia herself.

A spokesperson for Drontal at Bayer Animal Health said: 'We are extremely proud to announce the 2013 Agility Challenge which celebrates happy and healthy dogs. Drontal is committed to supporting agility dogs and their owners as they are excellent ambassadors for promoting fit, active and worm-free dogs.'

The 2013 Agility Challenge has been brought to you by Drontal, the only wormer that kills every type of intestinal worm commonly found in UK dogs. Drontal's new dog-friendly, flavoured bone shape is the UK’s first worming product shaped like a bone and has been launched to help promote regular worming amongst owners. The tablet's unique shape is designed to make it easier for responsible pet owners to take positive action and prompt them to worm their pet at least four times a year.

Pembrokeshire By The Pond Press Enquires to:

2 Medley Grove Leamington Spa CV31 2GA 01926 315335 email rover.pro@outlook.com

Burns Continues to Back Welsh Agility

Burns Pet Nutrition will continue to support the Welsh Handler of the Year for another two years after its successful support of the 2012 competition. The fiercely fought competition open to all Welsh agility handlers and their dogs held at Augusts’ Pembrokeshire County Show brings together a marvellous array of Agility talent. Will current holder of the title Rosie Cavill and Fieldspy Leana be able to make it a third successive crown?

Diane Howles from Burns Pet Nutrition said, 'It is great to be able to provide support for this top Welsh show. Here at Burns we feel we are giving long lasting support by providing prizes of Burns food which will benefit the dogs long after the competition has been won!'

Burns Pet Nutrition products are hypoallergenic and free from artificial additives, preservatives and colourants. The versatile range of Burns Real Food for Dogs can provide feeding solutions for dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes.

Agility schedules for the event 13 -15 August 2013 will be available soon. All enquires to Rover Promotions, 2 Medley Grove, CV31 2GA, rover.pro@outlook.com

Xtra Dog to Sponsor Leading Agility Team Devon Dogs

Xtra Dog, Spiffy Dog and Devon Dogs are delighted to announce a very exciting partnership. An agreement has been reached for Lauren Langman and Devon Dogs to be sponsored by Xtra Dog harnesses and Spiffy Dog collars, plus The Original HI K9 Raised Pet Bed.

Lauren Langman said, 'Devon Dogs has been searching for the right equipment from a company that shares our ethos on dog welfare for a very long time and a partnership with Xtra Dog and Spiffy Dog is exactly what I have been looking for. Xtra Dog’s unique two point fleece lined colourful and effective harness, based on Tellington TTouch training techniques, is not only kind to the dog but easy for the handler to both use and operate. We are proud to have made this link and not only do we recommend these harnesses along with the Spiffy Dog collars to our customers but we are also pleased to be able to use them ourselves.

She went on 'Team Devon Dogs will proudly show you their harnesses logoed and made by Xtra Dog 's sewers and, if you speak to me at any event, I will also be happy to discuss the collars and training styles to suit you. These products are not just fit for purpose; they exceed our own expectations and allow our lives, and our dog’s lives to be more enriched. Thank you, Team Xtra Dog.'

Xtra Dog has a good following in the Agility world and wanted to associate itself with one of the top UK training company and agility competitors who train and manage their dogs using positive training techniques, marketing director Alex Wilson explains;

'There are many different methods of training dogs today and sadly many people still use coercive and punitive methods. As a company we do not believe in this method of training and we were delighted to have the opportunity of sponsoring Devon Dogs as we know that Lauren Langman and her team of instructors use positive training methods with their dogs. We have watched Lauren working with her dogs and it was obvious that they are the perfect partners for Xtra Dog who share our ethos on dogs. We believe that the Xtra Dog harness and Spiffy Dog collars can only help their dogs in training and competing at the highest level.

Spiffy Dog in the USA, distributed in Europe by Xtra Dog, is also a company with a strong dog ethos and supports many dog rescue organisations Stateside, their award winning air collar is ideal for agility dogs.

'The unique quick-drying material used in the Air Collar, continued Lauren Langman 'is perfect for agility dogs. Many collars on the market are so heavy or made with materials that are uncomfortable for dogs that they can hinder dogs competing, we love the Spiffy Dog collars as they are the perfect collar for any dog taking part in dog sports.'

Devon Dogs, one of the UK's leading dog agility training centres led by senior instructors Lauren Langman and Mathew Rouse both of whom compete at Championship level in the UK and internationally, alongside their team of dedicated instructors and clients. Over the past six years Devon Dogs has fielded a team for Olympia, UK Championship Finals, the UK’s most prestigious agility event plus they compete at the FCI World Championships and at the UKA Hand Finals.

For more details, interviews or photography please contact: Alex Wilson Xtra Dog Tel 0330 088 3647 Email alexw@xtradog.com , website www.xtradog.com or  Lauren Langman Devon Dogs Tel 07734130512 Email info@devondogs.co.uk  Website www.devondogs.co.uk

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