NEWS HOUND

What's going on in the agility world?
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  • Douglas DT has scheduled their first show for the day after Isle of Man, giving agility people a 3-day option to enjoy the island.  (Show Diary)
     

  • Congrats to Sarah Kitching for making Seven into Ag.Ch. Indistorm Lucky Seven. (Ag. (Ag.Ch. Dogs.)
     

  • The date of the Lailo Agility Fun show has been changed to 6th July. (Show Diary)

    Take part into worldwide research into contact equipment incidents. (Show News)
     

  • The Kennel Club International Agility Festival is open for entries. (Show News)
     

  • Congratulations to Stephanie Best and Rachel Ward for making Ske and Pecan respectively into Ag.Ch. dogs at Scottish Border Collie Club. (Ag.Ch. Dogs.)
     

  • Agility 4 All (A4A) is offering handlers the chance to win straight onto any individual Grand Finals event they eligible for. (Show News)
     

  • Meet the team that is organising the new British ParAgility Championships in October. (Show News)
     

  • Agility Nexus will be releasing ‘Event Information Documents' for their shows, moving away from traditional show schedules. (Show News)
     

  • The next Agility Club Instructors Seminar will be held at the end of October at a new venue. (Events)



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The Flea Market is open 24/7 for you to buy or sell your pre-loved items all year round. It's free and talks direct to the dog people you want to reach for as long as it takes!


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

Celebrate Dad
With Father's Day just around the corner on 15th June, you can make your dad feel extra special with a unique and memorable gift from Mango Glass.

Agility Hall of Fame
What a terrific selection of agility people have been chosen to go into the Hall of Fame this year including

  • Pauline Baltes - RIP

  • Joanne Clark

  • Dave Jolly

  • Dave Luttman

  • Dave Roberts

  • Bob Sharpe RIP

  • Dark Star & Mike Bendell

Ring Party Procedure
A useful guide for people new to shows and for those who might not have done Ring Party before  from Cornwall Agility Club. Even with e-technology, show organisers need YOU!

The Agility Hall of Fame
Meet the new inductees to The Agility Hall of Fame. They're amazing people (and one dog) who have contributed so much publicly and/or behind the scenes to support the UK agility community.

The Hall of Fame is supported by Naylor Agility.

Brags & Anti-Brags
What's the shortest time you've ever been to a show? Do you have an agility records you'd like to share - good or bad?

Remember Wendy
When you are full of despair and are ready to quit agility, remember Hannah Walton and her experience with her Flat Coat Retriever Wendy.

 

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.


THINKING ALOUD

Standing by the Whistle
Experienced competitor and judge Lisa Jordan reflects on the current state of agility judging.

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.

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
SHAL is well underway with more than 334 dogs claiming points already.
Follow the link to register and claim your points. See how you compare to other people your age.

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.

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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