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We update the site with your news and information on a daily basis, when possible.
Here's the past week, more or less, at a glance.

Pic of the Litter
21 June 2018
   
Merlin sheltering from the sun.
If you recognise this little guy, he was one of out own Agilitynet rescue dogs.
Photographer: Helen Jones

• Judge Amy Gandy reports on Heat 5 of the Animal Healthy Class at Dog Vegas.

• The Lagotto show is no longer limited to ABC dogs but open to all.

• Dog First Aid Workshop will be a fun and informative 3 hour workshop covering many subjects including CPR, Alabama Rot and the use of Elizabethan collars.  (Essex)

• 25,000 members of Agilitynet FB and still growing.

• New schedules: Taming Canines (July) and Dog Vegas (September), Southam (September) and Taming Canines (September)

• Any kind of weaves wanted.

• The truth about which is the better agility dog - the St. Poodle or the Border Collie

• Show information and ring plan now available for the Just Sox show.

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• Dog Vegas Thetford (22/06-01/07) will have measuring available on all competing days except Tuesday and Thursday around Lunchtime,

• The Agria Brillo Bounce Small and Medium Finals will take place at the British Agility Championships in October.

• New schedules: Glandore (July) and Lagotta (September)

• The LaGotto Romagnola Association show has found a new, bigger venue in Essex for their show with two rings so they can have three progression classes.

• The YKC agility training day with Lee Gibson on 22nd October at Lucozade Powerleague in Shrewsburywill be ideal practice for those just starting to compete and members who are competing at all levels.

• At the Canine Conditioning Foundation four week course, your dog will learn better motor skills, improved balance, coordination and proprioception. (Wolverhampton)

• There are 20 places available on the YKC Course in Sussex on 22nd September.

• Phil Tufnell is an outgoing liver and white Springer with a zest for life who is looking for a new home. (Beds)

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• Waverunners has put out a new schedule for their September show with a revised closing date.

• New show schedules: Platinum (July-August), Agility Ability (August), Dundee (August) and Prestbury Park (September)

• Trans K9 VB2 crate wanted.

• Please note that there is a new venue for the Dundee agility show in August.

• Sean Clinch has asked to be removed from the Judges A-List.

• Axstane camping pass for sale.

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• In 2016, agility competitor and co-founder of Vegan & Veggie Agility UK, Cat Clark removed both dairy and meat from her diet. Sounds crazy, but it worked. Today she is healthier and has more energy.

• New schedules: Adams (Late August), Prestbury Park (September) and BHC (October)

• Yeovil Agility Club has updated it's entry on the Clubs & Professional Trainers page.

• Peggy is just as Peggy looks - a little livewire Terrier mix girl, always on the go and most definitely not a lapdog. (Beds)

• Smiffy's Snackbar is a family run business with great service at the top of our priorities! Visit them at shows for sausage rolls, burgers, chips, hot & cold drinks, freshly prepared baguettes and lots lots more.

• Nancy Hudson will come to Scrambles for a handling skills workshop on Friday, 22nd June.

• The 4th Height Supporters Group has produced a table which compares the two new options to change jump heights to be discussed at the Agility Council meeting on 12th July.

• Agility Instructors Course is a two day course for people who would like to become agility instructors. (N. Soms)

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• What a great report LOW 550 Scotland Jumping Cup Final 2018.  from Judg, Sara Hawkswell. 

• The Orchard Mid-Sumer Show on 28th - 29th July has been cancelled.

• Correction: Toni Dawkins' new Ag.Ch. dog Basileas Hear Me Roar is a Miniature American Shepherd, not an Australian one. Sorry Sunflower.

• New show schedule: Dun Laoghaire (August)

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• New schedules: M&M (October, November, December, January 2019, February and March)

• Revised Kando Canine Capers schedule with correction to fees.

• There will be an ALC SW Regional Meeting to discuss the agenda for the KC Agility Liaison meeting on 4th July.

• The Jump 'n Touch show on 21st July has been cancelled.

• New show date: STARS (November)

• Sketch has now found a new home in Devon with an experienced owner who used to compete with her former dog.

• The Orchard Agility Summer Open Agility show is a Kennel Club Licensed show and not an Independent show.

• The YKC will be hosting an agility training day with Neil Ellis and Josie Spurling for members so they can ready for the KCI Agility Festival. (Leics)

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• Waverunners is going back to their original September show dates due to an unexpected cycling event on that weekend,

• Kando Canine Capers will be holding a fundraising agility show to raise funds for the Para Agility World Cup  at Wood Green.  (July)

• Once again we can bring you all the shows with LHO thanks for the 4th Height Group. See the Show Diary.

• We are happy to report that Bea has gone to live with a woman who currently does trail running and hiking but wants to start agility with her.

• There's a Rally Workshop Levels 1 & 2 on the 8th September on the Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire borders.

• Christina Oxtoby is putting on 2 x Canine Massage and Physiotherapy workshops with massage therapist Merle Dekanski in September and October. (Lincs)

• A limited number of places are available on the KC Judges Training Seminar - Course design and Practical Judging on 29th September (Devon)

• If you are looking for a Just for Fun agility club in East London, you could join Friendly Creatures DA. 

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