FEATURES
The
Naylor Agility Challenge Returns for 2025
This year there will be bigger prizes, top training
with Natasha Wise and a Grand Final for Large G1-4 agility dogs the prestigious
Malvern Autumn Show.
In Memory
Pauline Baltes was an
inspirational and very important part of
the agility world for 49 years or more.
Agility
is Poetry in Motion
The words of Wilko... Jump, Run, Love captures the
joys of running a dog.
Product
News
Aluminium dog walk trestles are now available from Naylor Agility.
They are strong, stable and versatile and
alleviate the need to buy a full new set.
Agility Hall of Fame
Nominations for the Agility Hall of Fame are now open. Is there
an top handler, trainer, show organiser, judge, club member or unsung hero
who works tirelessly behind the scenes who deserves to be inducted? They can be
active competitor, retired or sadly deceased. Send your nomination with the
reason why you have nominated this person by
email
to Agilitynet. Entries close Wednesday, 30th April.
Agility
Has Got Talent
If you have a special talent like singing or dancing etc. -
anything other than dog agility, you can audition by sending a short video
to Dawn Gilmour... or not!
The
Chocolate One Goes to Crufts 2025
When Helen WIlkie got the invitation to join the Valgrays BC Rescue dog
demonstration at Crufts this year with her dog Bella, she was delighted but she
wondered whether it wouldn't be all too much for her slightly looney Spaniel.
A Brief History
of Naylor Agility
While many people may think of Naylor as a new name in
the dog agility world, the company has been supplying equipment to the agility
World for more than four decades.
Mitch's
Remarkable Story
Staffi Mitch was deemed unsuitable for rehoming. Luckily for him,
Serena Ternent was looking for a rescue dog to train for agility. Now he's
competing in G7 and Champ.
The
Novice Cup
From green grass to the hallowed green carpet... Meet some of the
handlers and their fabulous dogs who are competing in the Novice Cup at Crufts.
YKC
Young Person of the Year
Faith Windsor and her autism dog Amber, a St. Bernard, have won
the prestigious YKC Young Person of the Year at Crufts. Representing agility, Anastasiia Salo, an
inspirational young handler who fled Ukraine in 2022 with her mum and dog Chloe,
were also at the ceremony.
THINKING ALOUD
ALLOWED
Unfenced Rings
If your dog can’t run in an unfenced
ring yet, please take some time to consider if your dog is trying to tell you
something.
Leave your
Ego at Home
Your dog gets absolutely nothing out of being competitive for you. They
do it for us!
A
Word of Encouragement
After the selection of the international Agility Team GB, Anthony Clarke sent
this message to all those who made the teams and whose who did not. There's
always next yesr.
Family
Time is Important
Dare we say... Life is short and agility
isn't everything. Chris and Aimee Kerton have made the decision spend more time
with the family.
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.
SPECIALS
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.
CBD
for Agility Dogs
A
vet's perspective on its effects and what the
current research says about its use in dogs.
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 to win
out. After
many years of trying and almost winning out, Belle
was resigned to never moving on. Or is she?
After
Getting an Agility Puppy
Starting to train a new puppy for
agility can be exciting, but it's important
to be puppy-wise. 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.
A
Trainer's Guide...
How to prepare your beginners for their first agility competition. Thank you to
Joanna Loomes and the Wellingborough instructors for sharing their ideas.
AGILITYNET STUFF
Senior
Handlers Agility League 2024
We are delighted to announce the winners of the
2024 League. Congratulations to Angie Swann and
Esso (Pollyvinall Pinjarra AW/S)
with an impressive 2590 points. A record number of dogs claimed points last
year. Follow the link to see who else will be receiving a beautiful rosette
and/or trophy soon.
SAL is an age-related league which is open any one 55+. All
points count as long as a rosette is awarded or it is a clear round at show
between 23rd December 2024 to 22nd December 2025.
Winning Out Certificates
Please put a note in your diary for
the start of November when we will be reopening
the online entries and will be announcing some new
and exciting features.
Don't
forget to thank
NOTCH for their support and help in making
your achievement even more special.
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.
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.
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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