NEWS HOUND

What's new in the agility world?
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  • Naylor Agility has acquired established agility equipment-hire and sales business, First Contact.  (Show News)
     

  • The Agility Mums Club is a FB support group for new mums, old mums, step mums and anyone who  loves and is involved with dog agility. New members welcome. (Show News)
     

  • The date of the 2025 WAO England try-outs has been announced. (Show Diary)
     
  • The independent Phase Purple Agility show on 7th December will be at West Park Equestrian. (Show Diary)
     
  • Godmanchester DTC has found a new outdoor venue with an all-weather surface. (Clubs & Show Organisers)
     
  • North Derbyshire DAC has started a GoFundMe page to raise money to buy a motorised off-road wheelchair for club member Gary WIlkes who has cancer. (Good Deeds & Fundraising)
     
  • The date of the Pawsome February agility show has been changed from the 9th to the 16th. (Show Diary)
     
  • Crufts 2025 tickets went on sale on 19th November. (Crufts)
     
  • The Top Farm Hoopers show on 8th December has been cancelled due to work being done on the roof of the venue. It has been rescheduled for 30th March. (Show Diary)
     
  • Barnstaple has booked a brand new show venue with beautiful grounds, glamping pods, showers and charging points etc. (Show Diary)


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RESCUE ME
Can you give a dog like me a new start?

You can now add potential agility dogs direct, using the on-line form. This is a free service for UK and overseas rescue organisations and private individuals!

Frankie, the little Spaniel who spent all day being crated and muzzled, has settled into his new home and is really enjoying his new life. He has certainly landed on his four paws! Gill Olke


SCHEDULES

'I really love Agilitynet for listing all the shows in one place -it's so helpful, especially as a newbie.' Kristina Dunnng.

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.


UPCOMING E-VENTS
& MEASURING

Events added in the last two weeks.


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FEATURES

Winning Out Certificates
We are delighted to announce that NOTCH, creators of personalised bracelets and accessories that mark achievement, are supporting the 2024 Winning Out Certificates. A perfect match!

If you won out of KC grade or moved up at A4A this year, you can request a free certificate and have your name added to the New Years Honours List of Winners. The deadline for applying is 28th December but don't leave it to the last minute.

Animated Xmas corgiChristmas Fun 'n Games
Here are some suggestions for dog-related party games that can be played by handlers at all levels. Have fun and enjoy.

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.

Thinking Aloud Allowed
Thoughts on ring etiquette. Borrowed from other dog sports but mostly works for agility, too.

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.

Alan Bray Goes to SOAWC 2024
There's a lot more to competing overseas than simply qualifying for Agility Team GB. It's just the start of a lot of paperwork and special training, and who would know more about what has to be done than Alan Bray, who has represented GB seven times with several dogs.

Pilot as a puppyAfter 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.

Hope & Glory
There were no soft options for the older or the younger competitors at SOAWC or JOAWC, making Jason Smawfield-Huby and Hope's achievements all the more impressive.


SPECIALS

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 a handler complete 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.

Sponsorship is a Two Way Street
We are now in the thick of the show season, and we think it's worth a gentle reminder to thank those companies that support our large and small, UK and international shows by supporting them.

Course Design & Build
KC and international judge Sally Jones has some constructive suggestions for making the life of judges easier and better.

Home Use Photobiomodulation
Photobiomodulation, the silent treatment, helped Trish Helme's WCS Epic get back to Agility and the active life they both loved. Their massage therapist Sarah Darling explains what she did to get Epic back in the ring.

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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