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Thinking Aloud Allowed
Two questions to ponder
for the new year... Are we becoming obsessed by the
need for speed and can we do better at recycling at
our shows?
Winning Out Certificates
Now that the corrections have been
made and two dozen new dog/handler partnerships have
been added to the list of winner, the 2024 Winning
Out Certificates will be going out shortly.
Boast posts welcome.
New Years Honours List of
Winners
Congratulations to
everyone who won out in 2024. Out of the 1690 dog
and handler partnerships, how many do you know? Well
done to all and wishing you a healthy, happy and
successful new year.
Senior
Agility League
The league tables for the
2025 League will open in January. Any points
collected between closing date on 21st December and
then can be added to the 2025 totals.
The
Brenda Vanner Story
The
Brenda's story is one of 23 years of hard work,
perseverance and more than a little fun. And along
the way, she never gave up.
Belle
& Rooby
Admittedly Rooby, a
Staffie X, was not your typical agility dog, but Belle McIntosh was
always hopeful they would get that final win. After
many years of trying and almost winning out, Belle
was resigned to never moving on. Or is she?
2024
IMCA/PAWC
A very proud
Team Leader, Linda Croxford reports on the Agility
Team UK success in Portugal. We had super 28 podium
positions over the four days of competition.
Jewlnick
Jump & Twist Final
Moira Bowden
reports on the 10th anniversary of this popular
Pairs competition. It was a very special day for her and
all the competitors!
DARL League FInals
The
Dog Agility Rescue League (DARL) is a league for dogs competing in agility that
have either been rescued or rehomed. Every year dogs placed to 5th in each league are rewarded with
rosettes and trophies. Lorraine Matthews sent
us this write up on the annual finals which are held every year purely for
members.
Choosing
the Right Agility Club Insurance
Unexpected things can happen when dogs are involved
and that's why, whether you are a KC society or independent training group,
private trainer, show organiser or have a venue to hire,
it's important to have the
right insurance cover.
Review - Emotional Well-being
for Animal Rescue Professionals
Not strictly agility but so many
agility people are involved in dog rescue that we
thought it would be helpful to many people.
CBD
for Agility Dogs
A
vet's perspective on its effects and what the
current research says about its use in dogs.
A
Letter to My Human
You'll love Layla
Whitaker's judge's poem, her favourite way of trying
to brighten her little corner of the agility world.
After
Getting an Agility Puppy
Starting to train a new puppy for
agility can be exciting, but it's important
to be puppywise. Keep in mind that, along with all
the fun and excitement, it's your responsibility to
ensure that it grows up into healthy and happy dog,
too. Sensible advice from chiropractor Petra
Langen-Pieters.
Things
I have Learned as a Newbie This Year
There are so many things they don't tell you when you start to
compete. Thanks to Laura Ratcliffe for sharing her experiences in her first
year.
Daisy
the Romanian Rescue
You'll love this
story of how agility helped a little dog who was
afraid to go outside after living in a dark barn for
the first two years of her life.
The
Barbour Jump & Landrover Drive Final
Agility celebrates its 29th year at Chatsworth
this year. This article, first printed in the
October 1995 Agility Voice when handlers completed a course in the
Defender 110 and then run a dog agility course for the fastest combined time. Be
sure to read it to the end and then compare this event to
the modern show. What a difference!
My Super Power
At the age of 30, Neil
Ellis has been diagnosed with ADHD. It's not been
easy, but he's now turned it from a problem into a
positive.
Course
Design & Build
KC and international judge Sally Jones has some constructive suggestions for
making the life of judges easier and better.
A
Trainer's 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
Show Diary
You may not be aware of the Agilitynet Show
Diary Archives. It goes back 2006 and is the most comprehensive list of KC
and other shows in the UK. It could be very helpful when you need stats and
information about past agility shows for things like claiming your Agility
Warrants or applying for Champ Judge status. Just click on grey and green
archives button and select a year.
Senior Agility League 2024
Delighted that we have a record number of dogs
with points now. And there's still time to accumulate some more. You can claim
points from 23rd December 2023 to 22nd December 2024. If you are 55+ years or
over,
you can join the fun of the 2024.
Agilitynet FB
The number of members has
reached 30,000, making us (probably) the largest agility FB site in the UK. Thank you to
each and every one of you for your support and making it something so positive.
Judges A-List
There's been a lot of talk about judges and
courses over the past year. That's why we're updating our list of UK
judges to make it easier for show organisers to find the right judge for
the right class. If anyone is retiring from judging please let me
know, too.
Find a Club, Private Trainer or Show Organiser
A lot has happened these past few years. Is your entry up to
date? Free listings for private
trainers, show organisers and venues for hire,
too. Get in touch.
Show
Diary
There are more than 450 agility and hoopers 2024 and 2025 shows - large
and small, KC, A4A listed on the Agilitynet Show Diary. Show secretaries and
organisers, be sure to let everyone know your dates.
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
Look for pre-loved agility equipment, camping gear,
garden fencing, dog guards, caravans and even puppies under 6 months. You
can even place a 'want' advert if you are looking for something specific. Your
advert will remain live for 30 days and can be renewed until you find what yo
uare looking for.
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