NEWS HOUND

What's new in the agility world?
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  • There will be FCI Championship measuring available at the LAE show on 24th April. (Show Diary)
     

  • The Top Farm hoopers shows in February and March have been cancelled as they have lost their venue. (Show Diary)
     

  • IMCA Team Try Outs will be held over the weekend of 5th-6th April. (Show Diary)
     
  • The Paws Park Perth fun show on 25th January is now full. (Show Diary)
     
  • The new British ParAgility Championships have been announced for October 2025.  (Show Diary)
     

  • The first Horizon independent agility show will be on 22nd February. (Show Diary)
     

  • The BK9 High Five hoopers show on 2nd February has been cancelled. (Show Diary)
     

  • Agility-Base, an indoor dog training venue and events centre in the SW, opened on 13th January. (Clubs & Show Organisers)
     

  • The Jenpaws Steeplechase event on 25th January has been cancelled as the venue is not available. The March show,  however, is going ahead but at a different place. (Show Diary)
     

  • Naylor Agility has acquired established agility equipment-hire and sales business, First Contact. (Show News)



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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

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.

Winning Out Certificates
The last of the 2024 WOCs certificates for latecomers and corrections have gone out. The final total was 1834. Well done all.

Please put a note in your diary for the start of November for when we will be reopening the online entries and will be announcing some new and exciting features.

Thank you to NOTCH for their support and help in marking your achievement.

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!

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.


SPECIALS

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.

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!

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.


THINKING ALOUD ALLOWED

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.

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.

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.


AGILITYNET STUFF

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.

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.

AGILITYNET SHOP

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