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WHAT'S NEW...
 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.
 Celebrate
Your Agility Warrant
Brodswood has launched a dazzling new Agility
Warrant trophy that recognises your achievement and guarantees to add some
sparkle to your agility life.
In
Memory
- For those who knew him, Ian Gray
has passed away, six weeks before his 101st birthday. He was the captain of
the Orange group at The Agility Club Judging Seminar in April 1990.
- RIP Don Sumner, one of the regular helpers at Supa
Dogs for many years.
 Showtime
Novice Cup Finals 2025
The finals for Grades 3, 4
& 5 dogs were held at Dundee Champ show in August and Gleniffer Champ Show in
September. Both were given great support and attracted a good crowd to cheer on
all finalists.
 Qualifiers
News
Showtime has started a new competition called the Showtime Dual Challenge
with qualifiers at shows without a Novice qualifier - and this one is a little
different.
 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.
 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!
 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
. Agility is Fun
- I adopted a Border Collie or should I say a 'kid with
abandonment issues and a gym obsession.'
- The over-entitled handler who thinks they own
the ring. Rachel Williams jokingly describes some she's observed.
 Boodles
Boodles believe that every dog deserves healthy, natural treats
to support their wellbeing and training journey. That's why their chews and
training treats are only source from ethical, vet-approved suppliers across the
UK and EU.
 The
DARL Finals
Karen Fuller, one of the league's original founders, sent us this
report with the results of the 2024-2025 finals. Well done to all.
 Brags & Anti-Brags
Over the years, Angelo 'Doc'
Docherty has carried out 527 judging appointments according to his reckoning and
filled in at least 16 judges record books!
 Haywards Heath & District CS
HHDCS is celebrating their 65th year of being
registered with the Kennel Club. Happy Blue Sapphire anniversary.
 Agility
Earworm
Every time you walk a course, you won't be able to get this
catchy earworm out of your head.
Thinking Aloud Allowed
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
 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.
 Competing
with a Cardigan Corgi
Anneka
Burek fell in love with the breed after reading about them on a forum. With stocky
bodies and little legs, they full of character but not everyone's first choice
for an agility dog. But Anneka was determined, and Atlas is different. Scrappy
Life for Chris Stamp's Standard Poodle, Scrappy, has not been easy.
It's been a long road of ups and downs. But she's a fighter. Chris updates her
life in retirement.
 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. Never give up.
 Agility
is Poetry in Motion
The words of Wilko... Jump, Run, Love captures the
joys of running a dog.
 CBD
for Agility Dogs
A
vet's perspective on its effects and what the
current research says about its use in dogs.
CLASSIC ARTICLES
 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!
 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.
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
just under 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 390+ 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.
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.
 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 yo
uare looking for.
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