WINNING OUT CERTS
Winning Out Certificates
The online application form for the 2025 Agilitynet
Winning Out Certificates is now open with an exciting new innovations we think
you'll like. So far we've had 700+ appications. Have you requested yours yet?
WHAT'S NEW...
Dream
on Dexter
The story of the first Cockapoo Agility
Champion. Dexter was never meant to be an agility dog, but he went from G1 to G7
in just three years.
The
Naylor Agility Challenge
Report from the Final which took place at the Malvern
Autumn Show in September, judged by Ryan Hennessey.
In
Memory
-
Sadly
Gladys Tombs (85) passed away on 14th November. She was a lovely lady but
she took no nonsense.
-
- Pam Lapworth passed away last week.
She started agility in the mid-80's with her gobby
Border Collie and went on to run even more
gobby Beardies! Pam's life will be celebrated on
27th November in Weymouth.
Q
& A with Doc
Georgia Gregory of Naylor Agility catches up with Doc Docherty,
everyone's favourite judge, to hear more about his passion for dog agility.
An
Interview with Alan Bray
Find out more about the man behind all the medals and what he
likes to do when he's not in the ring, training or teaching others.
British ParAgility Champs
2025
The dust has settled on an unforgettable weekend marking the first ever BPAC. Well
done to the show organisers, competitors and all the helpers.
Touchdown
with Marcel
We talk to Marcel Meinsen, competitor, judge and agility
instructor, about his remarkably successful journey from the American football
gridiron to the agility ring.
THINKING ALOUD
A safe place to express your opinions
Matrix
Muddle
Helen Dyke tries to explain to her Whippet why she won the class but had time
faults.
Equal Representation
Ronnie McAleese requests a review of the Agility Team GB selection process to
ensure that top handlers from all around the UK are selected, including Northern
Ireland.
Good
Bye Agility
Hils Jubert had hoped to have a finals summer of shows this year
but it was not to be.
Will she miss agility?
SPECIALS
Agility
Desde Cero
You'll fall in love this beautiful and uplifting guide for anyone who is
just starting out in agility and wish you'd read it when you were a newbie. With love
from Mexico.
Pride,
Paws & Perspective
As an agility trainer, you think you know
what competition day will feel like. But nothing quite prepares you for standing
on the sidelines, watching your students take their place in the big ring.
Adolescence & Agility Dogs
The
journey from puppyhood to adulthood is a fascinating and sometimes frustrating
phase in a dog's life. Lydia of Friendly
Creatures Dog Club explains how to survive those times when your happy,
confident puppy turns into a teenager!
Competing
with a Corgi
Anneka
Burek fell in love with the breed after reading about them. With stocky
bodies and little legs, they are not everyone's first choice
for an agility dog, but Anneka was determined - and Atlas is different.
CLASSICS
A
Day in the Life of an Agility Judge
There's more to judging than standing in the ring. It can be
rewarding, sometimes frustrating and always exhausting. Well respected judge and
international competitor Lisa Jordan gives you an idea of what she does for a
typical appointment.
Basic Snooker
International judge Sally Jones attempts to demystify
the agility game of snooker. If you are doing a Snooker class in the future, be
sure to read this guide before you read the rules!
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.
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!
AGILITYNET STUFF
Happy
15th birthday to Agilitynet FB
A big shout to all of you who have made
Agilitynet FB into such a vibrant and
interesting group and for generally needing
minimal interventions from the Admins. We have
almost 31,000 members of which 21k are
active and we get over 500 posts per month,
10,000 replies and 32,000 reactions. Thank you
for being a part of Agilitynet and making it
such a success. Jill Spurr
Senior
Handlers Agility League
SHAL is well underway with more than 400 dogs
claiming points already. Follow the link to
register and claim your points. See how you compare to other people your age.
SHAL 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.
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.
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.
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 you are looking for.
Agility Hall of Fame
We've had a late but ever so deserving nomination for the Hall of
Fame, class of 2024-2025. Please put your hands together for the people's judge
Angelo 'Doc' Docherty, the man who has never run a dog but has completed more
than 500 judging appointments!
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