Special offers and other news

 NOVEMBER 2007

Beware of Bogus Bray DVDs

Jayne and Alan Bray  have been advised that someone, possibly based in Northern Ireland, has dubbed copies of their double DVD Train Your Dog to Win and is offering them for sale on eBay - all totally illegally, of course. Apparently the quality is appalling quality and it doesn't include the training book. People won't get their money back and won't be able to see anything either.

To order the legit Double DVD which includes the training book please go to Agility Warehouse. http://www.agilitywarehouse.com/product_detail.cfm?id=1752 It's the real thing!

Discover Dog Games at Discover Dogs

As Christmas is on the way, Dog Games is doing a big stand at Discover Dogs this year, displaying their new improved fleece lined harnesses lads, collars and Bungee Pupee Leads, all designed for both you and your dog's total comfort and safety. You can find them at their 4m x 4m island stand number 154 in the far right hand side, near the arena.

 OCTOBER 2007

New Times at Taryntimers

On 1 October 2007,  Sarah Jane Stokoe officially took over ownership of Taryntimers Electronic Agility Timing from Mark and Elaine Wilson. Sarah plans to renew and upgrade all the equipment to meet the ever increasing demand of agility.

If anyone would like more information, email Sarah at Taryntimers Taryntimers@dsl.pipex.com.

 JUNE 2007

Dobbie's Out and About the Show Circuit

Dobbies Sport & Leisure will be attending agility shows every weekend throughout the summer including the KC International Festival and the 30th Anniversary of Agility Show in Lincolnshire  You can visit their trade stand at:-

Ian Dobison says 'We are receiving new stock on a weekly basis of high quality sport and leisurewear from various companies including Inov-8 off road footwear and rainwear, Jack Murphy outdoor and Trespass sportswear. We have a range of clothing from t-shirts, shorts, 3/4 pants, to fleeces, rain jackets/coats in size 8-20 (ladies), and small to men's X-large.'

Dobbies also sell items direct via mail order and have a number of their most popular products on Agility Warehouse a well. They will soon have a web site.

Karl Pitwon Back in the UK Next Month

Well known artist Karl Pitwon, now living in France, will be back in the UK next month visiting family and taking commissions. He will be attending agility shows at CATS/St Edwards and also Newlands this July.

Anyone interested in having a picture done of their dog(s) can make contact with him at the above mentioned shows where he will be only too glad to take a photograph of your dogs for an original, detailed painted portrait.

Recent Example of Karl Pitwon's Work

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 APRIL 2007

CSJ at Dashin' Dogs

Alan and Nicki Clements are running a CSJ Trade Stand at Dashin' Dogs from Saturday to Monday.If any one is desperate we will be setting up on Friday morning. Orders can be placed in advance via email or midsomeragility@aol.com or ring tel. 01691-659866

 MARCH 2007

CSJ Mad March Offer

Choose a free 200g pot of herbs from CSJ’s comprehensive range when you buy two bags of Command Performance food during the month of March and save on postage, too.

From Go On! the natural ‘competition mix’ for active dogs to Get Over! for the nutritional maintenance of the musculo-skeletal system, there’s a product to help most dogs – and it’s totally natural.

The herbs, which come in 200g re-sealable tubs and have a shelf life of 12 months have made a difference to innumerable dogs, with problems ranging from arthritis to leaky bladders or fleas, and now you can try them for free.

Torn cartilage, sprained ligaments and tendons are a curse of all very active dogs, causing discomfort and time out from training and competition, but CSJ say they find their combination of the plant extract Glucosamine Sulphate, and Chondroitin - used from its best source... shark cartilage - in Command Performance helps to cushion joints, repair injuries and aid shock absorbency.

This  is a limited offer and will apply to one purchase per customer and will run until the end of March 2007.

So Go On! don’t be a Stroppy Bitch! or a Billy No Mates! join the winning team. You can order from Agility Warehouse or go to the CSJ web site.  For more information, contact Ann Harmes on tel. 01824-780522 or email ann@csjk9.com.

Trover & Animal Friends Insurance Present First ‘Ladies That Rescue’ Award at Crufts

Trover ® Enterprises Ltd and Animal Friends Insurance are delighted to be presenting their first ‘Ladies That Rescue’ award at Crufts to Val Philips of  Valgrays Border Collie Rescue. Animal Friends Insurance Founder  MD, Elaine Fairfax and Agility and Obedience expert Donelda Guy will present the £500.00 prize to the winner. Val will be accompanied by Red, one of her rescue dogs who will be proudly wearing his bespoke Trover® Coat in style. The runner up, Jacquie Neilson of Rain Rescue, will receive a Bootsuit, presented by Tim Valentine, MD of Bootsuit.

Celebrating and recognising the positive work achieved by women in rescue, this Award was conceived in response to staggering figures that reveal that 101, 586 stray dogs were found in the UK last year and that  7, 743 dogs were destroyed for want of a home. Trover ® and Animal Friends Insurance are keen to acknowledge the valuable rescue work achieved by women volunteers without whom these figures would be higher.

Inundated with entries all of which were extremely worthy, it is the aim to make this an annual competition, which will heighten awareness for women in rescue and the on-going recognition that they deserve.

The presentation will take place on Trover® Coat’s UK distributor’s stand Country Mun, Stand no: 142 - Hall 2 , on Friday, 9 March at 2.15 pm.

Elaine Fairfax commented. 'It’s been a pleasure to collaborate with Jane Aireton and Toni Cherrett of Trover®. Together we hope to make others aware that literally hundreds of women, often single handed, contribute to helping animals in need, through their generosity of spirit and genuine love of creatures who don’t have a voice.'

Jane Aireton of Trover ® Enterprises Ltd added, 'We have been deeply moved by the women who have entered the ‘Ladies That Rescue’ competition. Their heartbreaking stories, which tell of 150% commitment, compassion and care for animals, whilst fighting for funds and working against incredible odds, are inspiring and deserve to be told.'

We’re delighted to be staging the ‘Ladies That Rescue’ award on our stand. It is important to support and contribute positively to the canine world. Trover’s  approach is refreshing and we’re only too pleased to help raise awareness of the valuable rescue work both Val Philips and Jacquie Neilson have achieved,' enthused Country Mun’s MD, Irvin Werrett.

The new improved Trover Wonder Bed (left) will be shortly available, now in two sizes. It's a real animal magnet to both cats and dogs alike.

New Location for Premier & Club HTM Trade Stands at Crufts

Premier Agility Equipment and Club HTM Mary Ray have moved from their usual position near the Special Events Ring to Hall 1. Go to Stands 1-179 -180 where you'll find  Dita shoes, agility equipment, Premier-Crystal and Norton Rosettes. In fact, there is everything you need for your agility including Mary Rays best selling books, DVDS, Videos, weatherwriters and target sticks. There will also be memberships forms for the Agility Eye and Agility Voice. There are lots of new ideas such as the Road Refresher and special offers, too. See you there.

 FEBRUARY 2007

Very Sad News from Storm & Max

Out of the blue last October, Sue Sleath from Storm & Max's Place was diagnosed with terminal cancer and, as a result, has limited life expectancy. The critical period is fast approaching. Being a family business, Storm & Max's Place has decided to cut down production of their popular agility equipment so the family can spend more time with Sue and see her through the difficult weeks ahead.

Storm & Max's Place will, however, return to full production later in the year. Graham Sleath would apologise to their customers for this reduction in their service but trust you will understand their difficulties.

Dog Portraits at Mid Downs

Karl Pitwon, will be coming over to Mid Downs in March, delivering some portraits and will stay there all day to take photos for portrait commissions. If any one is interested, they can get hold of him to photograph their dogs anytime during the day.

Sam Davies said, 'We have just had our pics of our dogs done by Karl Pitwon - fab as ever.'

Karl Pitwon now lives in France but comes to the UK regularly to visit family and see his agility friends.

Premier Wins Worlds Contract

Premier Showsjumps has won the contract to supply all the agility equipment to the 2007 FCI Agility World Championships in Norway. Well done Alan and Liz for flying the flag.

New Canine Cards Dogs Announced

After much deliberation, Canine Cards has chosen two new dogs to join its Canine Card family - Tizzy and Copper, owned by Hazel Higgins and David Bew of First Contact Agility.  In summer 2006, Colette Turner, owner of Canine Cards, advertised on the Desperately Seeking... page of Agilitynet for a third dog to join the Canine Cards as she was aiming to produce a new range of agility and flyball e-cards. She was amazed by the response. Colette admits that she was inundated with volunteers - brilliant dogs and great owners! Click here to read Tizzy and Copper’s story.

The aim of Canine Cards is to produce e-cards of dogs with movement as realistic as possible so the team start the process by filming the dogs and this then forms the basis for the animation.  Filming with Tizzy and Copper took place at the end of January. You can see a short compilation of the film taken by clicking the link here

The Canine Cards team have started planning the new agility and flyball cards and work on the animation – probably showing Copper weaving - will start over the next few weeks.  They will then follow that card with a flyball animation.  So log onto Canine Cards and keep an eye out for the new cards!  

www.caninecards.co.uk

 DECEMBER 2006

GenCon Disclaimer

Please be aware of illegal copies of the Gencon. If it doesn’t have Gencon on the label, then it is not the genuine, gentle patented Gencon!

It has been drawn to our attention that there are a number of illegal and inferior imitations of Gencons on the market. One in particular uses a metal ring to form the two loops under the dogs chin. When this headcollar is correctly positioned, this metal ring constricts the dogs throat.

Gencon does not manufacture nor endorse this product. Gencon will not be held in any way responsible for any damage sustained by your dog in the use of these imitations.

 NOVEMBER 2006

Canine Cards Spam Problem

Colette I wanted to let you know becasue I could see that a few of the cards sent over the past few days have Hotmail or MSN addresses.  We are doing all we can to try and solve the issue by doing "technical things" (which I don't understand) and by contacting the Microsoft filter support team. 

If you have any queries then please get in touch.

Colette

Tug-Tastic Request

Tug-tastic will be trading at Newton Heath this coming weekend, and already they have received many orders for certain colour combinations of fleece tugs and tuggy leads. Please note, they will NOT be manufacturing on the day, so specific colour options should be ordered in advance from Lisa and Jackie at tug-tastic@tiscali.co.uk to be picked up at the show.

 JULY 2006

CSJ Special Offer at Dashin' Dogs

Special show offer
**Buy two bags of treats and get one free**
**Buy a pack of fish skins and get a bag of treats free**

CSJ is making a special offer through some of its distributors at agility shows this year.

Nicki Clements, CSJ Stockist, will be holding a stall at Dashin' Dogs in August 2006 on Monday the 7th and Saturday the 12th.  If you would like to pre-order any food, herbs, treats or fish skins prior to the show then you can do so either by email - midsomeragility@aol.com  - or by calling 07929 154087.

APRIL 2006

K9 Cages is Alive and Well

Unfortunately the K9 Cages website is down at the moment, but Jane Whalley says that they hope to have it up and running very soon.  In the meantime, email k9cages@btconnect.com or call tel. 01892-730860 for a brochure to see our latest deals.

 MAY 2006

Tuggy Leads at Hinckley, Cartmel, Tweedbank &  Scunthorpe

Just a request for anyone wanting to buy Tug-Tastic tuggy leads at any one of these shows. Although we will have a stall with most colours available, if anyone has very specific colour requirements could you please email Lisa Adamson beforehand to give her chance to get these colours made up in advance. Otherwise she and Jackie SMith seem to spend most of the show plaiting rather then enjoying the show. 

They can make them up and have them available for your payment and collection at the show. Any leads not collected will simply go back into stock. 

Also available in boy colours, girl colours, bright colours and dark colours online from Agility Warehouse

Billy No Mates Flea & Tick Herbs Offer

CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds are offering Billy No Mates, their new flea and tick repellent herbs at half price to the first hundred applicants. All you need do is contact Ann Harmes on 01824 780522 or 07771 663935 or email ann@csjk9.com for the chance of a 200g tub, which will last the whole flea season for just £8 delivered.

CSJ say, 'We are offering owners the opportunity to stop fleas and ticks fast with this all natural combination of mint - also good for digestion - seaweed, fenugreek, lemon balm and Neem leaves. Like the rest of our herbs, Billy No Mates are simply sprinkled over food and, as well as repelling ‘boarders’, are great for skin and coat condition.'

'The results of trials have been brilliant and are offering this introductory promotion as a way of helping people to try this new natural way of ridding their pets of pesky visitors and to tell us of their own experiences with Billy No Mates.'

 MARCH 2006

Real Support for Real Women!

This Spring sees LessBounce continue to support women in their physical pursuits! Their Real Support for Real Women campaign aims to replace all the models on our website and in our current catalogue with LessBounce customers, staff and UK female athletes.

The company is inviting ladies to appear in their favourite LessBounce bra and be able to give some background information about who they are, what they do and when they wear their bra. The LessBounce website will link the picture back to the lady’s details and feedback about the bra.

The pictures are to be taken by Fran Sutton who says Less Bounce owner Selaine Messem, speaking as someone who really hates having their photo taken, particularly in a bra!, is really very good.'

Selaine continued, 'We really do want women from all walks of life, all shapes and sizes to take part in this (and don’t worry if you’re not a real sporty type, we know our bras are used for gardening, bell ringing, dog walking etc), so if you are interested, please send details of which bra you like and which sports or activities you take part in with your bra to me at selaine@lessbounce.com'

In addition, the Sports Bra Amnesty is still running. You can return your old bras to Less Bounce get £3 off your new order. Just send them back to: LessBounce Sports Bra Amnesty, The Old Bank, High Street, Netheravon, Salisbury SP4 9PQ

Less Bounce Sports bras are available from Agility Warehouse

Win an Agility Set

Want to practice your contacts at home. Leicestershire-based Storm & Max's Place has teamed up with Your Dog Magazine to give you a chance to win an a-frame, dogwalk and two winged hurdles. The set is worth £310 and is suitable for most sizes of dog. All the equipment is painted in red and yellow and dismantles for ease of handling and storage.

For your chance to win this agility set, answer the following not so difficult question.

Which of the following pieces of equipment is used in agility?

1.     M-frame

2.     D-frame

3.     A-frame

Hmmmm... hard one!

Send your answer on a postcard to Agility Competition, Your Dog Magazine, Roebuck House, 33 Broad Street, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 1RB. The closing date is 15 April 2006.

For more information about Storm & Max products, go to the Agility Equipment section of Agility Warehouse web site.

 FEBRUARY 2006

Storm & Max's Makes Charitable Move

The owners of Storm & Max's Place have been saying for sometime that the demand for their agility products is outstripping their ability to produce the products and that they would have to find additional capacity to make their popular equipment. So now much of their equipment is now being made by The Pelican Trust, a charitable trust organisation in a factory which supports disadvantaged individuals to develop work skills and equips them to return to the job market or indeed achieve their first job.

Sue Sleath says ' We are delighted to be working with The Pelican Trust. We are very proud of our agility equipment and we are now also very pleased that in producing our products we are also helping individuals to develop employable skills and eventually return to work.'

Sue continues ' To make this happen we have had to slightly increase the price of some of our equipment but our customers will be not only getting our usual quality products but also contributing to a very worthwhile social cause, helping disadvantaged people back to work. We hope any of our customers will share our view.'

 DECEMBER 2005

The Red Coats Are Coming... the Red Coats Are Coming

A while ago, this email request landed in Trover® Dog coats’ in tray, telling a horrific story.

(In) Tylertown, Louisianna (USA) LASPCA dogs are cold. These animals are outside and are so thin that they feel the cold even more so. A donation of 50 dog sweaters in size medium would be greatly appreciated.

Hurricane Katrina had left hundreds of dogs so traumatised that they could not be rehomed and, as winter has descended on The States, they were now cold, thin and suffering through no fault of their own. A handful of humans were tackling a nightmare situation.

This was a challenge, Trover® Dog coats, based in Alderney, was not prepared to ignore. Whilst Toni, the award winning designer of the Trover® Dog coat, set to and fashioned the Katrina Coat which could be made from old duvets and sleeping bags, Jane contacted Jeff at the Humane Society of Louisiana (HSL) to find out exactly what was needed. DHL with  immediate and amazing generosity  offered to sponsor the freight costs making the whole operation feasible. The first shipment of apple green coats went out on Monday, 28 November.

The legendary generosity of the Channel Islanders will make this a wonderful success story. The Americans cannot believe how far Trover® Dog Coats, with the invaluable assistance  of DHL, have moved in just four days. The response from HSL was immediate.

'The coats have arrived - similar to the historical refrain, 'the red coats are coming! - which is what the Americans Colonialists supposedly said when the British were seen coming to town. That is what we were taught in grade school. Anyway, we prefer your coats! They are simply fabulous! They are so well made and designed! Most of others we have received were made in China and have already been chewed and spit out by the dogs. I hope you don't mind if I send nine of the coats to Canada as some of our dogs have been transported there.  This is a perfect gift for animals which have suffered so much! A thousand thank yous! 

Trover® Dog coats need more sleeping bags, duvets (not blankets) dark coloured duvet covers or sheets and webbing tape to make more of these wonderful coats. Please send them to Trover Dog Coats, Alderney Channel Islands

Ambassador Textiles in the UK has already generously donated a roll of fleece; we are hoping other companies will follow their  example and come forward to help us with quilted material and tape. We also  hope that bigger pet accessory companies, better equipped than ourselves, will respond.

If you wish to send a donation to these suffering animals, you can pay direct online http://www.humanela.org/contact.htm. If you wish to support us in purchasing materials send a cheque to the Trovercoats Katrina Fund , Trover® Dog coats, Alderney , Channel Islands GY9 3TZ

For further information, phone Jane Aireton tel. 01481-823209 or mobile: 07781 426508

 NOVEMBER 2005

5***** Approval for Eagle Pack & Fromm

Eagle Pack and Fromm Family Nutritionals have now been given the coveted 5 Star status in the September issue of Proof! consumer magazine road test. It affirms that your dog will be guaranteed the very highest quality ingredients available if you feed your dog either Product. Click on www.postalpets.co.uk for full report details.

Roger Colver of Postal Pets Products said, 'We can also provide you with a wide variety of protein/fat levels, different flavours and levels of palatability. The majority of the lines are wheat-free, and contain glucosamine/chondroitin for healthy joints. Pre and probiotics in most of the food aid digestion and help vitamin/mineral absorption. Remember: you only get out of a dog what you put in. To get your dog over the finish line and into the trophies, invest in some top quality nutrition to compliment your top quality training!'

'We offer a free nutritional/behavioural helpline, and a free next-day delivery service,' he continued. 'You just can't go wrong! We treat your dog like it was one of your own!'

Try Eagle Pack or Fromm Starter Pack

 JULY 2005

Sew What Offer!

 Any customer who registers and makes a purchase through ‘Sew What Embroidery’ between now and the 1 September 2005 will automatically be entered in a prize draw to be held shortly after the above date. As a thank you, this offer will also include any customers who has recently placed an order with them.

All prizes will be offered in your choice of embroidery, colour and size.

For colours and sizes please refer to the Sew What! website at http://www.sew-what-uk.com,
email info@sew-what-uk.com or call on tel. 01635-827111.

 JUNE 2005

Thank Fish for British Win in Europe!

Andy Brown has told CSJ that he’s convinced their new Crispy Fish Skins helped his dog Skye to win the Individual title at the prestigious Belgian Shepherd Dog Agility World Championships in Eastern Germany recently.

The story began when Andy was given a sample of the 100% fish, highly palatable treats - which can also be used dry or soaked as a food supplement - at an agility event in the UK and then went back for more after his dog went out and did its fastest run!

CSJ supplier Ann Harmes then had a desperate call for more to take to the World Championships. Upon his return, a thrilled Andy rang to say that he had won the Individual event and was ‘over the moon’ with our high nutrition, low fat Crispy Fish Skins.

Andy and Skye were also part of the winning combination who took the Team competition, so completing a superb double for the UK against extremely stiff opposition.

Available on-line from Agility Warehouse

 MAY 2005

Go on! Take Advantage of Special Offer from CSJ

Ingredients: Echinacea, Fenugreek, Cramp Bark, Limestone Flour, Mint.

Getting ready for a great season ahead? Give yourself a head start by taking advantage of this special offer from CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds. When you buy a 15kg bag from their new Command Performance Range of Natural Feeds, CSJ will include a complimentary pot of ‘Go On!’ Working Herbs. 'Go On!' has been formulated with the very active dog in mind! Typically, all dogs competing in sports such as agility, flyball or working trials as this product can help to give the dog an extra 'boost' (speed), aid recovery times and prevent muscle cramps. This offer ends 30 June 2005. Only one pot per customer.

For stockist details and further information contact: Ann Harmes on tel. 01824-780522 or email ann@csjk9.com

Also available from Agility Warehouse

 APRIL 2005

Smugshots Expands Range of Products

Bob and Margaret Gouden of Smugshots report that they now have a flat press to do t-shirts and other personalised items. In addition to their mugs, they can now supply key rings, lanyards, mouse mats even award plaques and shields as well as their mugs using your images.

For more information, visit their site at http://www.smugshots.co.uk

Norton Adds Trophies to their Range

Norton are now supplying trophies as well as rosettes. They can supply a full range - all at very competitive prices - including glassware and glass trophies.

There will be a trade stand at Dashin' Dogs where a full range of samples will be displayed. Alternatively, catalogues can be supplied, upon request.

Email Sharon at Aldonah9@aol.com for more information.

 MARCH 2005

Agility Warehouse Opens for Business

The Agility Warehouse is open for business. Basically it's a 'one stop' shop for handlers, their families and their dogs. There are more than 750 different products for agility and the agility way of life with many more coming on-line soon. In future, there will be special offers for agility people, too.

'It's something that I wish I'd had when I started agility,' explained co-founder Ellen Rocco of Agilitynet. 'I just didn't know where to begin. I wanted to create one place where most people could find the things they need for training, competing or just walking the dog.'

The site is organised by category for quick access and includes:-

There are suggestions for judge's gifts, books on how to build your own agility equipment, useful reflective clothes, natural remedies for calming down nervous dogs and even a special offer on pig's ears.

From his experience with the Gen-Com All in One, other co-founder Bernard Baron said 'We've selected items which are good value and not always easy to find. We hope to cater for all levels of agility people from the newest beginners to Advanced handlers.''

A wide range of payment cards are accepted. All payments are processed on the secure servers of Worldpay plc for enhanced card security

There is no charge for browsing.

Suppliers wanting to know more about how to add their products to The Agility Warehouse should email Ellen Rocco for details.

 FEBRUARY 2005

Dog Coat Designer Leads Innovators' Cat Walk

Creator of the revolutionary new Trover ™ Dog Coat has gained one of the coveted top ten British Female Inventor/Innovator of the Year Awards 2005

Colliewobbles Revamps Their Web Site

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