Each year thousands of unwanted dogs end up in rescue centres, many because of their high energy levels. As this is a quality we value in agility, we believe many would make super agility dogs. So if you are looking for another agility dog, think about giving one of these dogs a second chance. We promise to keep a dog on this page for at least six weeks or until we hear that it has been rehomed. Whenever possible we will let you know where the dog has gone via the Happy Endings page. If you have a dog that you think would make a good agility or flyball dog, you can add it to the page direct by using the online entry form here. Dogs must have a photo to be listed. All we ask is that you let us know when the dog has been rehomed as there are many more dogs waiting to be listed.

This is a free service to private individuals who cannot cope with their dogs any more for whatever reason and for rescue organisations. Please note that while this is a free service, rescue organisations may ask for a standard donation to continue their work.

Working with our friends at Rescue Dogs for Agility Homes UK to find happy homes for active dogs.

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Breed:
Working Cocker
Contact:
Gilly Minnican, The Birches, The Frith, Brownshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8AD (map)
Tel:
07980 934164
Date Added:
22 Mar 2025

HUGO
History:
After a marriage break up, Hugo was being left with different people all the time and spending a lot of time on his own as the man worked abroad. He had been with them since a puppy and hisowner was very sad to give him up. Hugo was very unsettled at first but, since being fostered, he is now in a routine and, with plenty of exercise, is doing really well. There are lots of videos on our website.
Description:
A fast, bright and active little dog, Hugo is very loving, loves food and is pretty ball mad. He would be fab for agility as he is still young. He likrd to play with dogs when out. His only issue is living with other dogs. He is very protective around food - never with humans - just an other dog.
Rehoming Criteria:
Adult only would be best as an only dog with active people who want a best friend - he would be great at agility as he has lots of drive, loves food and toys. We feel he would be better homed as an only dog which is a shame as he loves other dogs out and about.
Child friendly:
No
Cat friendly:
No
Age:
2 years
Sex:
Dog
Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Micro-chipped:
Yes
Flea/Wormed:
Yes
Cost:
P.O.A.
Where dog can be seen:
Kent DA3 (map)

Breed:
Belgian Malinois
Contact:
Sian
Tel:
07731 956334
Date Added:
19 Mar 2025

KYIA
History:
Kyia comes from a home that is unable to offer what she needs. With the family splitting, her owner isn’t able to take her with her.
Description:
Kyia is very slender with dark brown colouring. She loves a game of YES and is very high energy and food driven. She has basic knowledge of out sit wait and leave. She's okay with strangers but not good with other dogs.
Rehoming Criteria:
Kyia requires a loving home that can take her training and provide an agility / obedience / tracking lifestyle so she is not bored. She has lived with two children and another male Belgian Malinois. She must not be kept in kennel as used to a bed indoors with family.
Child friendly:
No
Cat friendly:
No
Age:
19 months
Sex:
Bitch
Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
No
Micro-chipped:
Yes
Flea/Wormed:
Yes
Cost:
P.O.A.
Where dog can be seen:
Essex SS8 9DW (map)

Breed:
Border Collie
Contact:
Alex/Debs Pashley, 23 Queen Street, Barwell, Leicestershire LE9 8EA (map)
Tel:
07957 875741
Date Added:
12 Mar 2025

GEORGE
History:
We have had George since he was 10 weeks old. Unfortunately, he has gone for both of our teenage children without being provoked so we have decided to rehome him. It has been such a heart-breaking decision, but the family comes first.
Description:
George is a black & white, short-haired Border Collie. He definitely is not a sit on the sofa dog. Most of the time, he is an all-round, good dog and he enjoys his agility every week. He loves long walks with his frisbee amongst other toys and swimming. He does the usual tricks - right and left paw, lie down, roll over, under, sit up high fives, fist bumps, kisses and hugs. He's really good off the lead at the park and in an open area. He's a typical collie on the lead pavement walking as he stalks cars and pulls on his lead. He is crate trained, too.
Rehoming Criteria:
No children! George would be suitable to someone who knows their way around a collie as he comes from a working dog background. He’ll be three in July.
Child friendly:
No
Cat friendly:
No
Age:
2
Sex:
Dog
Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Micro-chipped:
Yes
Flea/Wormed:
Yes
Cost:
P.O.A.
Where dog can be seen:
Local park. Depending how local we could arrange to meet half somewhere. LE9 8EA (map)

Breed:
Labrador
Contact:
Gilly Minnican, The Birches, The Frith, Brownshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8AD (map)
Tel:
07980 934164
Date Added:
12 Mar 2025

RAVEN
History:
To be honest, Raven was a mess when he came in. He was on the most rubbish food, had no exercise and was in an environment where there was lots of shouting. His family unit had broken down and his owner was very unstable. Raven was left with another family member who could not look after so the decision was taken to rehome him via rescue.
Description:
Raven is a lovely boy. He is a busy dog - very toy oriented and bright. He is great off the lead, mixes with all sort of dogs, and he's even walked in a pack of eleven When he came in he was very anxious, overwhelmed by the other dogs so much so he would try and bonk them. If you told him off, he would bark back at you. Watching this dog change over the last month with his foster home has been amazing. Getting him neutered stopped the unwanted attention. He has regular exercise, and he is sleeping on his own now. He's fine with the other dogs he meets most days and there's a bitch he really loves. For the first time in his life he's learning to play and be a dog. He is food focused, too. I do agility myself and i think once you get the bond he will be great. He is really fast. My Working Cocker cannot catch him. He is clean in the house and not destructive.
Rehoming Criteria:
We think he would flourish with a job to do. There is a very detailed write up on our website but he changed even since that. He is not the sort of dog who will cope being left for hours on his own or cope with a dog walker. He needs someone who will keep him busy and do stuff with him. This special dog has so much to give. He just changes for the better every day as he settles and feels safe.
Child friendly:
No
Cat friendly:
No
Age:
12 months
Sex:
Dog
Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
No
Micro-chipped:
Yes
Flea/Wormed:
Yes
Cost:
P.O.A.
Where dog can be seen:
Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8AD (map)

Breed:
Mixed
Contact:
Aysha Harwood
Tel:
07531 118197
Date Added:
26 Feb 2025

BOSTON
History:
Boston was adopted as a young puppy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He has grown up with a British Diplomat in Addis Ababa for three years and then DR Congo briefly before he was evacuated at short notice due to unrest. He arrived in the UK on 7th February 2025 and has been settling in well. I will have to return to DR Congo to complete my role so I am looking for short to medium term options for his care. Given difficulties getting him evacuated and the ongoing volatility of DR Congo it is in Boston's best interests to stay in the UK. He is fully up to date with vaccines, currently takes some anti-anxiety medicine to help manage the disruption he has experienced recently (3 flights and 3 countries in 2 months), and should not be homed with children. He has spent time staying short term with other dogs in their houses (labrador, mixed breed, bulldog) and plays well with other dogs off lead.
Description:
Boston is a gorgeous, slender, brown and white mixed breed dog (19.5kg). His fluffy neck harks to his Ethiopian roots in a high altitude climate. His DNA panel is currently being reviewed by Wisdom Panel and we will have more details on his genetic make up soon. He has incredible agility potential - he runs beyond fast, can jump higher than a hare, and given his mixed breed African street dog roots he is extremely intelligent. He is eager to please, very affectionate and keen to learn new skills. He loves exercising and can be very energetic, but he is also happy to curl up on your lap or next to you on the sofa to quietly pass time together. He is very loving but is also good at being left alone at home when needed - no destructive behaviours and is happy to sleep or amuse himself with enrichment toys until you get back. He has a solid basis of obedience training including giving paws and lying down. His recall needs a bit more work. He is fully house-trained and, despite his active nature, he is a pleasure around the house where he likes to spend his time being cosy and quiet - he really is not a big barker. He is crate trained and travels very well in the car. His coat needs to be groomed semi regularly due to shedding. He enjoys long walks, would enjoy running on a lead, enjoys hiking, would enjoy agility, has enjoyed kayaking before, and is a strong (if reluctant!) swimmer.
Rehoming Criteria:
Boston needs someone willing to put the time in for exercise, enrichment, affection, continued training, and spending time together. He would be comfortable as the only pet but would also enjoy having another well-behaved dog to model his behaviour off. He would be happy as the only pet or being homed with other dog(s). He has been unpredictable in the past so should NOT be homed with children or left to freely interact with children. He can be reactive on the lead towards other dogs, but we are working on this and he has already greatly improved since six months ago.
Child friendly:
No
Cat friendly:
No
Age:
3 years old. Will be 4 in September
Sex:
Dog
Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Micro-chipped:
Yes
Flea/Wormed:
Yes
Cost:
P.O.A.
Where dog can be seen:
East Dulwich, London SE22 (map)

Breed:
Collie Kelpie X
Contact:
Kathryn Blackmore or Anita Twigger, Pawprints Dunsmore Kennels Stave Hall Farm (Kennels) Fosse Way, Monks Kirby, Warks. CV23 0RL (map)
Tel:
07415 030165
Date Added:
25 Feb 2025

ROVER
History:
Rover was abandoned by his owners and served his seven days in the Council pound. He is now with Pawprints Dog Rescue in Warwickshire.
Description:
We believe Rover is a Collie Kelpie X. He has utterly gorgeous markings and is a really lovely lad who is keen to learn and needs an active home. We believe the mental stimulation and activity of an agility household could be his perfect life. He has only been with the rescue a couple of weeks but, at 18 months old, he is keen to grow and learn.
Rehoming Criteria:
We are looking for an active home that will commit the time to ongoing training and learning to keep him happy. We rehome across neighbouring counties but would consider rehoming further afield for the right home. A meet and greet can be arranged at the kennels.
Child friendly:
No
Cat friendly:
No
Age:
18 months old
Sex:
Dog
Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Micro-chipped:
Yes
Flea/Wormed:
Yes
Cost:
P.O.A.
Where dog can be seen:
Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 0RL (map)

Breed:
WSD
Contact:
Lyndsay Henning , Selkirk, Scottish Borders TD7 (map)
Tel:
07552 055094
Date Added:
24 Feb 2025

DUKE
History:
Duke is currently in a home unsuitable for his requirements. The owners haven't got a clue how to deal with a collie. They don't walk him very often so he's bored off his skull, so he's started rounding up the kids. I think the owners have separated now, hence they want a new home for him.
Description:
Duke is a beautiful dog. He is a typical WSD - energetic and full of fun. He's keen and willing to learn and has a good temperament with people and dogs. My friend has walked him a few times, and she says he's very trainable.
Rehoming Criteria:
Duke would be excellent at agility or any dog sport. He needs an experienced agility/sports home. I think be okay possibly with younger kids.
Child friendly:
Yes
Cat friendly:
Yes
Age:
3 years
Sex:
Dog
Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Micro-chipped:
No
Flea/Wormed:
Yes
Cost:
P.O.A.
Where dog can be seen:
Selkirk, Scottish Borders TD7 (map)

FREYA
Breed: German Wire Haired Pointerwp
Organisation: Westend rehoming
Happy Ending: BLESS HER. Freya has found a home.(19 Jan 2025)
RIP
Breed: Kelpie x Australian Cattle Dog
Organisation: .
Happy Ending: Rips has found a good home and will hopefully be starting some agility with DRAT in the not too distant more'
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Rips has found a good home and will hopefully be starting some agility with DRAT in the not too distant future.
(10 Dec 2024)
BINGO
Breed: Welsh Border Collie
Organisation:
Happy Ending: A friend of the owner has taken him on Bingo.(4 Oct 2024)
SIERA
Breed: Crossbreed
Organisation: The Responsible Dog Rescue C.I.C
Happy Ending: Good news that Siera has found her forever home though we don't know if she will be doing agility.(27 Aug 2024)
NARLA
Breed: Labrador x German Shepherd
Organisation: Starfish Dog Rescue
Happy Ending: Narla has a new home.(12 Aug 2024)

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