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NEWS HOUND

What's new in the agility world?
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  • Good luck to Agility Team GB at the FCI Worlds.
     
  • There has been a change of dates in June for the Prestwick show. (Show Diary)
     
  • The Barnard Castle show in July is moving going to a new venue - the Stanhope Showground (Co. Durham). (Show Diary)
     

  • Kelluki B.A.R.K K9 is a new show whose purpose is to raise funds to send future BSD agility teams to the FMBB World Championship.  (Show News)
     

  • The T&A show in October will no longer be a KC one but independent. (Show Diary)
     

  • Shannon Springford and Zhanisgo Give It Some Banter are now Agility Champions. (Ag.Ch. Dogs)
     

  • Another Devongem has gone Ag.Ch. Congratulations to Les Pearce and Fire.(Ag.Ch. Dogs)

  • There has been a change of judge at The Dog Barn show in November, hence a revised schedule. (Show Diary)
     

  • Congratulations to the first Welsh Intermediate Agility Champion, Chris Kerton and Funky Duck. (Ag.Ch. Dogs)
     

  • Draiocht Agility has set up a buddy system for newbie and inexperienced handlers who would like extra support at their shows. (Show News)
     

  • The Elystari show on 22nd September is now full. (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

Review - Emotional Well-being for Animal Rescue Professionals
Not strictly agility but so many agility people are involved with 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.

Ag.Ch. Dogs
If you are interested in stats, so far this year a dozen dogs have been made up Agility Champion including:-

  • Intermediate = 5
  • Large = 4
  • Small = 2
  • Medium = 1

In Memory
Sad news that Colin Van-Chappell, agility judge, measurer and a lovely man, has died.

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.

Courses for G1-2 Handlers
Lisa Jordan has been thinking long and hard about what skills should we be testing for our beginners and newbies in Grades 1 and Grade 2 Agility courses? Her original post on FB already has more than 200 comments!

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!


SPECIALS

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.

Naylor Agility Challenge
The results are in for the first two heats at North Somerset and Worcester. There's still time to enter the July and August heats so why not try to qualify for the final in September.

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.

Judging a la 2024
Judge Selena Bray asks competitors to show more respect for the person in the middle of the ring. It can be a difficult and exhausting job. And we could not do our shows without them!

A Trainers 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

Senior Agility League 2024
Respect. 340 people have added points to the Senior Agility League. 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.

Winning Out Certificates
The online entry form for the 2024 Winning Out Certificates will be open at the end of the year. Watch this space. Thanks you to David Elliott for his work on the database.

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