RESCUE & REHOMING
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SNIPPETS
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Dave Deaville and Amanda Pigg
have been included to be Assistant Judges at the 2020 European Open
Championships.
(Show Snippets)
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Barnard Castle has changed the
dates for their show from 11th-12 July to 20th-21st June.
(Show Diary)
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Crufts on-line entries close one
week today! There will be NO extension.
(FDS
- Fosse Data Systems)
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Amy Lawson and Shaun Hunt have been appointed as
Team Coaches for WAO Team England 2021 and 2022.
(Show Snippets)
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From 2021 Kennel Club Olympia
Quarter and Semi finals will no longer be held at the International Agility
Festival.
(Show Snippets)
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The Lydiard show has been
extended one day to Monday, 20th April.
(Show Diary)
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You can try out for Team
Wales if you were born or currently live in Wales
or have a Welsh parent or grandparent.
(Show Snippets)
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Wes Lo K9 Agility has
secured the exclusive production and supply rights to the Doggyjumps jump
cups. (Product &
Suppliers News)
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North
Downs has a couple of weekly training spaces available.
(Training & Education
News)
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LADS is no longer doing a
show on 9th-10th May.
(Show Diary)
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David Wright and Molly
Phillips will
be standing down as England coaches after the 2020 event.
(Show Snippets)
 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.
 Award
for best show name of 2019...
Longfield Cheerio to LHO Show
Events added in the last two
weeks.
AGILITYNET
STUFF
The Agilitynet Shop
Since so many agility people now do Hoopers
with their oldies, we've added a new section for equipment and accessories to
The Shop called... Hoopers!
Flea Market
It's always a
good season to buy or sell your van, caravan and camping equipment etc. on the
new, easier to use Flea Market. We've improved our security in
our constant war against spammers. There's more to browse and even some puppies
under age of six months. And it is still free for individuals to use.
 Judges A-List
A message for anyone organising an agility show.
Did you know that you can contact judges easily by emailing them direct by using
the link on the A-List? There are 500 KC, UKA and independent judges to select
from. New judges always welcome.
Agilitynet FB
Agilitynet
FB has reached a whopping 26,000+ members! Welcome to all new members.
Measuring
It can be difficult to find an official KC Measurer
if you are new to agility or have a new dog just starting out. A number of measuring sessions are now listed on
the Events & Measuring page and/or the Show Diary. Use the Qualifier filter and
select Measuring.
Agilitynet
Show Diary
Agilitynet has been listening to you again. We've had a
request to add classes for Juniors to the Show Diary
but will need the help of all the show organisers to
identify shows with classes for kids.
Thank you again to the 4th Height Group for
supplying information about shows offer LHO classes
and measuring for the past year.
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Compliance
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 Wanted
Animal Ambassadors is
looking for a Jack Russell with a full tail
for a days work in a London during the first week of February. The dog will need
to speak on command and do various actions.
Email Kay Weston for more
information.
 Charity
News & Good Causes
Jessica
Bridgman is running the London Marathon to raise money for Guide Dogs for the
Blind.
Training & Education
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New indoor club Pawsome Empowerment has training spaces available in
Beginners and Competition classes. (Herts)
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Whitminster CATC is looking for an agility instructor to teach one or two
hours on Friday evenings.
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North Downs, a KC Registered club that trains indoors at Merrist Wood near
Guildford, Surrey, has a couple of weekly training spaces available.
Pic of the Litter
Life and Agility. What you plan versus what really happens.
 Thinking
Aloud
Simon Chandler reflects on his experience judging at Olympia.
On the Road to Digital Agility
If you are interested in the
history of agility and how our sport has evolved, you'll want to read
June Richardson's account of how show process started way back when...
 The
Appliance of Science
Alan Waddington finishes the year with another one of his thought
provoking and topical observations. Dog Agility - objective
or subjective?
Senior Agility League
The 2020 Agilitynet
Senior Agility League is open for points and new members. If you are already a member,
no need to re-register. To edit your details or your dog's and / or want
to change heights to Intermediate, just logon. How easy is that!
 Milo's
Journey to Champ
Follow Milo's journey from frightened rescue pup to Agility Champion. It's
an incredible story of hard work, dedication and perseverance, one you won't
soon forget in your agility life.
REVIEWS
Boodle Learns New Games
If you are looking for a great gift for a young agility child,
look no further. Boodle the Golden Doodle is here. Book reviewed by Agilitynet's own little handler (aged 4)
with a little help from her mother (slightly
older.)
 Salomon
Supercross Trainers Review
If you are thinking about buying new
running shoes for Agility, you might want to read Iain Patz's review of the new
Salomon Supercross trainer.
 Flexitags
Louise Bray loves these colourful silicone dog name tags so much that she
wanted everyone to know.
 K9
Custom Canopies
These
custom-made sun reflective covers for most cars and vans are just what they say
on the tin. Reviewed by Dave Nash who was motivated by the product and cake!
 Winston
& Porter® Hip & Joint Rescue™
Friends Shellie Smith and Alison Barlow review this canine joint supplement
which contains a quadruple strength combination of Glucosamine, Chondroitin,
MSM and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) for long term joint health and mobility.
 Photizo® Vetcare
Chris Garrett has used Photizo Light Therapy on her dogs and
on herself for a while now, and she agreed
enthusiastically to review the Photizo® Vetcare
devise, a non-invasive alternative therapy tool for
wound healing, musculoskeletal conditions and pain
relief.
SPECIALS
 Managing
Canine Epilepsy
When
Kay Westgate's JRT Alfie had his first Grand Mal seizure, the vets said
it might be a one off. It wasn't. She took advice from many sources and made
changes to their life. It seems to have worked as Alfie has now been seizure
free for four years.
Pam's Story - What Agility Means to Me
Surprise, Pam Jameson! This is your
story, organised by your trainer Linda Cummings.
 PAWC
2019
Janine Greenwood, a
member of the UK ParAgility Team, writes about her year long journey to the
ParAgility competition in Spain. From bacon butties to the big ring, being a
member of the Team gave her a focus that really helped her through some very
long, dark days.
 Canine
Osteoarthritis
A
diagnosis of OA will change your dog's life, and yours. However, Lynsey Tindall
and CAM believe that arthritis is not the end of the road, just a change in
direction. Managed early and effectively, you will be able to give your dog
more happy years.
 Welsh
Kennel Club Champ Show
Report from the Welsh Kennel Club Champ Show, sponsored by Eukanuba,
where there was a story behind every red rosette. Congrats to all.
 Wing
Work
Wing work is an important part of foundation training as
it teaches dogs to turn tightly. In an exclusive extract from her book Foundation Fun & Games,
Connie Sellers shares her secrets on doing wing wraps
and associated handling moves.
 Coming
Back to Agility
Brenda Johnston started agility way back in 1986 and reached the dizzy
heights of Olympia two years later. Unfortunately she had to give up the sport
she loved due to family and health problems. Well, she's coming back now. Find
out what she thinks of agility today.
Still the best way to reach agility people!
You can buy and
/ or sell your unwanted items on the Flea
Market all year round. It's free and talks direct to the dog
people you want to reach.
LEAGUES,
QUALIFIERS & FINALS
There's an extra 'run for fun' qualifier for every Grade level now, not just
the Advanced dogs. You can find a qualifier to suit you by using the
Qualifiers button on the Show Diary page. Don't be shy. Go for it!
 The
Agria Agility
Challenge 2019
After a spring and summer of incredible heat - and heats - the 50
finalists met at the Malvern Autumn Show
on the 29th September
to crown the winner of the 2019 competition. Well done to all the finalists.
 Animal
Health Co Classic
The Final of the Animal Health Co Classic will take place at the Rugby
Christmas Show on 14th December, under the watchful eye of the jovial Angelo
'Doc' Docherty. Also results from Heats 8-10, Welsh KC, North Derbyshire and
Paws in the Park respectively.
LOW 550 Final
With the long-awaited introduction of new Kennel
Club jump heights in 2020, this
was the exciting conclusion of the last ever LOW 550 series. Last year's Crufts
judge Hilary Bowden designed a fabulous course for the Final which took place at
Cirencester Park on 31st August.
That's a wrap, folks!
 Toy
Breeds Agility League
If you are competing with a very small dog, you'll want to know more about
the Toy Breed Agility League (TBAL) which is an on-line league set up to
highlight the achievements of tiny dogs.
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