Mickey & Jazz
Photo:: Alison Barlow
STAY COOL
Lots of informative articles on how to keep your dog cool this summer and
avoid heat stroke and Border Collie collapse.
WHAT'S NEW
In
Memory
In loving memory of Joanne Crumbley who died
tragically at an agility show recently.
It's Not Easy Being a Show Secretary
It's hard work organising a show. The aim is for everything to go
well, but things happen... Please think before you put anything on social media.
Red
Socks
Are
red socks the answer to better understanding a Snooker courses? Sally Jones
thinks they might be.
British
Cocker Spaniel Agility Champs
Calling all Cocker Spaniel handlers... The
British Cocker Spaniel Agility Championships is returning in 2026 with heats
across England, Wales and Scotland.
Competing
with a Cardigan Corgi
Anneka
Burek fell in love with the breed after reading about them on a forum. With stocky
bodies and little legs, they full of character but not everyone's first choice
for an agility dog. But Anneka was determined, and Atlas is different.
Basic Snooker
International judge Sally Jones attempts to demystify
the agility game of snooker. If you are doing a Snooker class in the future, be
sure to read this guide before you read the rules!
A
Day in the Life of an Agility Judge
There's more to judging than standing in the ring. It can be
rewarding, sometimes frustrating and always exhausting. Well respected judge and
international competitor Lisa Jordan gives you an idea of what she does for a
typical appointment.
Scrappy
Life for Chris Stamp's St. Poodle, Scrappy, has not been easy.
It's been a long road of ups and downs. But she's a fighter. Chris updates her
life in retirement.
Brags & Anti-Brags
Do you have an agility record - good or not so good - that you'd
like to share.
Here are some we did earlier...
Remember
Wendy
When you are full of despair and are ready to quit agility, remember Hannah
Walton and her experience with her Flat Coat Retriever Wendy.
Thinking Aloud Allowed
My Mindset & Attitude Shift
Ruth Hawkesford used to worry that she couldn't do her dogs
justice, thus putting herself under great pressure and ensuring that things did
go wrong. Here's what she did about it.
What
Else Could Go Wrong?
We all have those days in agility when everything seems to
go wrong and Brenda Vanner's was a doozy!
Standing
by the Whistle
Experienced competitor and judge Lisa Jordan reflects on
the current state of agility judging.
Unfenced Rings
If your dog can’t run in an unfenced
ring yet, please take some time to consider if your dog is trying to tell you
something.
Leave your
Ego at Home
Your dog gets absolutely nothing out of being competitive for you. They
do it for us!
SPECIALS
Family
Time is Important
Dare we say... Life is short and agility
isn't everything. Chris and Aimee Kerton have made the decision spend more time
with the family.
The Need for Speed
Are we becoming obsessive over the need for
speed? It can be fun but what happened to the agile element of agility?
Rubbish
We do better at recycling at our shows.
It doesn't require much effort and the cost
should be minimal.
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.
Agility
is Poetry in Motion
The words of Wilko... Jump, Run, Love captures the
joys of running a dog.
CBD
for Agility Dogs
A
vet's perspective on its effects and what the
current research says about its use in dogs.
CLASSIC ARTICLES
A
Trainer's Guide...
How to prepare your beginners for their first agility competition. Thank you to
Joanna Loomes and the Wellingborough instructors for sharing their ideas.
Ring
Party Procedure
A useful guide for people new to shows and for those who might
not have done Ring Party before from Cornwall Agility Club. Even with
e-technology, show organisers need YOU!
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.
AGILITYNET STUFF
Agility Hall of Fame
What a terrific selection of agility people have been chosen to
go into the Hall of Fame this year. Meet the six new inductees to The Agility Hall of Fame.
They're amazing people (and one dog) who have contributed so much publicly
and/or behind the scenes to support the UK agility community.
-
Pauline Baltes -
RIP
-
Joanne Clark
-
Dave Jolly
-
Dave Luttman
-
Dave Roberts
-
Bob Sharpe
RIP
-
Dark Star & Mike
Bendell
The Hall of Fame is supported by Naylor Agility.
Agilitynet FB
The number of members has
reached 30,700+, making us (probably) the largest agility FB page in the UK. Thank you to
each and every one of you for your support and making it something so positive.
Senior
Handlers Agility League
SHAL is well underway with more than 360+ dogs
claiming points already. Follow the link to
register and claim your points. See how you compare to other people your age.
SHAL is an age-related league which is open any one 55+. All
points count as long as a rosette is awarded or it is a clear round at show
between 23rd December 2024 to 22nd December 2025.
Winning Out Certificates
Please put a note in your diary for
the start of November when we will be reopening
the online entries and will be announcing some new
and exciting features.
Show Diary
Did you know that, according to our stats, there
was a record number of agility shows in 2024.
Altogether there were 767 KC, A4A, independent and
Just for Fun etc. shows in the UK while 27 were
cancelled due to weather, problems with the venue
etc.
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.
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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