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Agility in Oz
Agility started in Australia in 1984. Within two years it had
become a national sport. After some trial and error, a very Australian type of agility
was developed, overseen by the Australian National Kennel Control (ANKC). Then in 1994 a
second organisation, the Agility Dog Association of Australia (ADAA), emerged. It
introduced a new, more international-style of agility. Steve Drinkwater, co-
founder of ADAA and editor of Clean Run Australia explains the differences. |
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Malaysia Agility: Training in the Tropics
1998 was the year agility arrived for a bunch of dog mad enthusiasts who wanted to do
something different - something more fun and active - and to enjoy their time with their
dogs. Many of them had read about agility and that set them to thinking, 'Why don't we
try that and see?' Little did they know that once they started, agility would soon
consume their weekends and their lives. Sue and Adreinne talk about training in a
country where it's hot and wet throughout the year.(28/01/00) |
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New Year's Eve in Oz
What a way to celebrate the new year but with an
all-night agility show!
After reading this article from ex-pat Ann
Trubshaw, you'll want to book your flight to Australia now. |
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New
Zealand: Letter from Loverslane
In 1994 Alan Shrimpton and his family arrived in Auckland from Australia.
They had no home - just a truck load of baby things and dog gear. He is currently the
Zone One Representative and he sits on the NZ Kennel Club Dog Training Committee. Here he
shares his recent experience at New Zealand's largest obedience and agility jamboree. |
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Pommy Agility
Outspoken Australian competitor Steve
Drinkwater describes British agility to a Russian handler - in 500 words or less.
(27/10/02) |
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South Africa: A Sport is Born
In May 1998, agility was born in South Africa. A handful of
people realised that in order to introduce an additional, but not alternative discipline
into the world of 'dogdom,' required that an organised and forward planning programme be
seriously considered and implemented. Peter Lewis, one of the founders of the sport, was
asked to provide a course and examination in agility to interested persons wishing to
become judges in the sport. Lionel Noik, Chairman of Gauteng Agility Club explains.
(01/10/99) |
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South African
Agility Grows Up
Agility in South Africa has come a long way in
a relatively short time, says Claire Roos - from fun events at horse shows to FCI Large
Dog Team champions 2004. No more the underdogs! (29/01/05) |
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