WHAT'S NEW...
Senior
Handlers Agility League
Congratulations to Diane Graves who
topped the Senior Handler League with a record 4606
points. Last year there were more dogs (439) with
points than any other year. Congratulations to the
1st place winners and well done everyone else who
took part. You're all winners. Once again
you've proved that agility is fun for all regardless
of age.
Thank you to our sponsors Antinol for
their support, Brodswood for the beautiful
handcrafted, wooden trophies and Norton for the
gorgeous rosettes.
The 2026 League is now
open for claiming points.
In Memory
-
DDagmar Edwards
had been unwell for a number of years,
suffering from Alzheimer’s, a cruel end for someone who devoted their life
to helping others with their mental wellbeing.
-
Lee
Broadhurst
loved entertaining people. He discovered magic in 2001 and could often be
found showing people tricks at agility shows.
To
him, life was to be enjoyed with laughter and a smile.
Sponsorship
News
Antinol is excited to announce
the launch of the Antinol Athletes Programme, a new
initiative designed to support and celebrate dogs
and handlers across the UK canine sports
community. In 2026, they will be selecting 20 canine
sport dogs and their owners to join their team as
official Antinol Athletes
Remember Wendy!
We've just heard that Wendy, the Flat Coat, 'velociraptor'
turned agility dog
extraordinaire has gone G7.
Dream
on Dexter
Dexter was never meant to be an agility dog, but he went from G1 to G7
in just three years and went on to become the first Cockapoo Agility Champion.
Happy 5th birthday on 5th February.
THINKING ALOUD
A safe place to express your opinions
My
Believe Credo
Belief is something Ernesto Hurtado Toral thinks we don't
talk about enough in agility, and yet it shapes everything - the process, the
partnership and the joy our dogs bring to the field.
Thoughts on Judging
UK and international judge Neil Ellis says that judging is more than
doing the same thing every year.
SPECIALS
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.
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.
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.
CLASSICS
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!
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
Agilitynet Winning Out Certificates
The extra special 2025 certificates have been emailed.
Congratulations to all. A very big thank you to David Elliott and Wendy Isaacs
for their help in designing, producing and promoting them.
Find a Club, Private Trainer or Show Organiser
A lot has happened these past few years. Is your
groups entry up to
date? Free listings for private
trainers, show organisers and venues for hire,
too. Get in touch.
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.
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.
Rescue Page
We 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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