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RESCUE ME
You can now add potential agility dogs direct, using
the
on-line form. This is a free
service for rescue organisations and private individuals!
A great way to buy or
sell to
agility people!
The Flea Market is open 24/7 for you to buy and / or sell your
pre-loved items all year round. It's free and talks direct to the dog
people you want to reach for as long as it takes!
CANCELLED SHOWS
For more information
see Show Diary
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Tunbridge Wells - 8-10 May -
Down District - 9 May
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FMBB - WC - 11 - 16 May
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WAO - 13-16 May
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Agility Vision - 14-16 May -
Red Run - 15 May -
Roseland - 15 May -
Worcester - 15 May-
High Peak - 15-16 -
IconiX 1 - 15-16 May -
Scottish KC - 21-23 May -
Norfolk Agility / Coltishall - 22
May -
Lydiard - 22-23 May -
Hare 'n Hounds - 22 -31 May -
Gleniffer - 29 May -
Nottingham - 29-30 May -
Agility Rocks - 29 May - 6 June
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Dartford - 5 June
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Hinckley - 5-6 June
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Wigton - 5-6 June
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Oswestry & High Lane - 5-6 June
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Wilton - 5-6 June
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Wye Valley - 5-6 June
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Upanova - 6 June
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Godmanchester - 11-13 June
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Agillidogz - 11-13 June
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Otley - 12-13 June
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Thames - 12-13 June
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Prestwick Park - 12-13 June
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Train in the Ring - 18-20 June
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Axstane - 19-20 June
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Mid Cornwall - 19 June
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Dog Vegas - 25 June - 2 July
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Wraxall - 26 - 27 June
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Hare 'n Hounds - 26 June - 4 July
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Dickson & Westlands - 10-11 July
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Lune Valley - 26 June- 4 July
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Sherborne Vale - 11 July
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Billingshurst - 11 July
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Crufts - 15-18 July
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Wirral - 16-17 July
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Caerphilly - 17-18 July
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Barnard Castle - 18 July
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Weardale - 24-25 July
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Brecon - 1 August
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IMCA / PAWC - 12-26 August
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Agility Rocks (Teejay) - 14-15
August
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Scottish KC - 28-29 August
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Easington - 4-5 September
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Gillingham - 5-6 September
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Longfield - 11 - 12 September
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West Lakeland & Barrow - 20-22 August
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FCI World Champs - 23 - 26
September
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Dashing Dogs - 2 October
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Sherborne Vale - 3 October
 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.
& MEASURING
Events added in the last two
weeks.
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HEADLINES
(Formerly Snippets)
 Follow
the link in
grey for more information...
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Oakridge Arena will
no longer be hosting dog shows including Derbyshire Champ Show and
Agility Nuts.
(Show Diary)
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The Kennel Club and the Agility
Team GB Management Team have announced the handlers and dogs that
have progressed from the Open Showcase event.
(Snippets)
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Due to the
uncertainty of shows being able to run, Jewlnick Leather has decided
not to run their Jump & Twist qualifiers this year.
(Qualifiers News)
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The FCI
Agility World Championships, scheduled to take place in September
2021 in Estonia, has been cancelled due to Covid.
(Show Diary)
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KC
has issued guidance on the safe and phased return to shows.
(Snippets)
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An
online KC survey shows that 60% of competitors want shows to return
asap while 97% want resumption within a year of lockdown easing.
(Snippets)
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DK9,
makers of garden agility equipment, has closed for business after the
death of founder Nigel Foreman.
(In Memory)
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SAL 2021 is now open for registration. It is not necessary to re-register if you
are or have been a member. Just start adding your points and watch them grow.
(Senior Agility League)
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The Kennel Club has decided to cancel Crufts 2021
which was due to take place from 15th – 18th July. (Snippets)
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There will be no Scottish Agility Dog
of The Year competition in 2021, hopefully returning in 2022.
(Show Diary)
WHAT'S NEW...
 Agility
Addiction Revisited
Do you eat, drink
and sleep agility? If so, you may be suffering from Agility Addiction. Join the
club!
 Nuts
for Your Coffee
Looking for a
caterer for your show or event? Here is an independent, family business
providing a mobile Barista service with ethical trading at its heart. High
quality, intense coffee, infamous hot chocolates, gourmet sausage rolls and
lovingly baked gluten free cakes and tarts available in addition to ice cream
for both humans and dogs!
Pic of the Litter
A new measuring system for those that are struggling to find
measuring sessions at the moment...
 The Story
of Scants Farm
Jane Drinnan-Payne
and her husband moved to Norfolk to set up their own care homes business, but
when he died suddenly, she had to do with her life.
SMART Goal Setting
With agility training and shows starting up again, this is a good time to review
your objective and goals for the year.
In Memory
- Sadly DK9 has closed its
doors for business following the death of one of it's founders, Nigel
Foreman.
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 Agility
has lost another great. Trevor Greenslade died on 25th March after a 20 year
battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was often seen taking photos at shows
and talking to people.
 Recollections
of a Bygone Age
Agility Avid (nom de plume) looks back at her early days of agility
when agility was a very new hobby dog sport. Some said that agility was for
'dogs with no brains', but she and her dogs were having fun.
 Judges
A-List
'The
A-Z has been a lifesaver,' says show organiser Jan Linch of
Frittenden. So judges, please check out your entries and update if
necessary. The show secretaries out there may be trying to contact
you.
Understanding
Core
Strength
These days the term 'core strength' is a bit of a buzz
word in human fitness, but it is also important for the prevention of injuries
in agility dogs. Vet physio Eloise Collins explains.
Special Offer for Agilitynet people
With no artificial colours, flavours or
preservatives and the inclusion of added botanicals, Autarky boasts 100% natural
goodness. Claim your FREE 2kg bag today. (£4.99 delivery charge)
 Why
Is Your Dog Drinking So Much?
Like all mammals, dogs need to drink water in sufficient amounts to keep their
bodies functioning normally.
Severe dehydration can even result in death.
It's not just a summer problem. This informative article from
Your
Dog Advisor© will tell you what to look out for.
SPECIALS
Agility Together
The FB group will stay open for you to watch the recordings and keep in touch.
Don't miss the agility Jerusalema! You'll want to put on your dancing shoes and
have a go with your dog.
Retired Agility Dogs Tribute
Meet some of the dogs that retired in 2020 - some of them before
their time due to corona virus restrictions
- and always too soon for their loving handlers. If you want to add your dog,
please
email details.
 Paddy's
End of Year School Report
Cheeky rescue Paddy looks back at 2020 from a dog's point of view at
the year that human kennel cough changed the world.
Agility is Poetry in Motion
Shirley Elkins has added two more verses to her poem Going Over to the
Dark Side about her decision to get a Collie for agility 20 years ago.
 Handling
the Distance...without spilling your coffee!
Hayley Laches' new book is aimed at people who are unable to run with
their dogs for whatever reasons, although it can also be used by anyone wishing
to learn new handling methods. Reviewed by Louise Raine.
The Senior Agility League
Shows shows are coming back so get out there and grab those points. SAL is open
for new members but you must be over the age of 55.
Find a
Club
We've renamed this page to better reflect it's purpose.
It's not only there for people hoping to start agility but also for you if you
move house, for instance, or want to do some 1-2-1 training etc. Please let us
know if all your club's details are up to date. New groups always welcome.
Agilitynet Show Diary
Here at Agilitynet we are optimistic about shows in 2021
while at the same time, we continue to keep you up to date with show
cancellations due to the pandemic. But fingers crossed, there is light at the
end of the tunnel.
Agilitynet FB
Agilitynet FB has reached an
impressive 27,000+ members. Welcome to all new members. And thank you to
the dedicated Admin who have kept it growing.
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
The Agilitynet Flea Market has
been open 24/7 through lockdown so you can buy or sell unwanted items.
We've improved our security in our constant war against spammers.
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