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RESCUE ME
You can now add potential agility dogs direct, using
the
on-line form. This is a free
service for rescue organisations and private individuals!
A great way to buy or
sell to
agility people!
The Flea Market is open 24/7 for you to buy and / or sell your
pre-loved items all year round. It's free and talks direct to the dog
people you want to reach for as long as it takes!
CANCELLED SHOWS
For more information
see Show Diary
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Train in the Ring - 18-20 June
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Axstane - 19-20 June
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Mid Cornwall - 19 June
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Dog Vegas - 25 June-2 July
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Wraxall - 26 - 27 June
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Hare 'n Hounds - 26 June - 4 July
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Lune Valley - 26 June- 4 July
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Dartmoor - 3 July
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Blackdown - 4 July
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Surrey - 10 July
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Dickson & Westlands - 10-11 July
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Sherborne Vale - 11 July
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Billingshurst - 11 July
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Crufts - 15-18 July
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Wirral - 16-17 July
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Castlewellan - 17 July
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Caerphilly - 17-18 July
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Barnard Castle - 18 July
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Granite City - 24 July
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Weardale - 24-25 July
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WBSDS - 31 July - 1 August
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Brecon - 1 August
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Hare 'n Hounds - 7-15 August
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IMCA / PAWC - 12-26 August
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Agility Rocks (Teejay) - 14-15
August
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Dundee - 21-22 August
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Scottish KC - 28-29 August
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Bromsgrove - 28-29 August
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Easington - 4-5 September
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Gillingham - 5-6 September
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Roseland - 11 September
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Longfield - 11 - 12 September
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North Derbyshire - 11-12 September
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Shrewsbury &
District - 11-12 September
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Hare 'n Hounds - 16-20 September
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West Lakeland & Barrow - 20-22 August
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Suffolk Five Rivers - 25 September
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FCI World Champs - 23 - 26
September
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Dashing Dogs - 2 October
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Chippenham - 2-3 October
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Sherborne Vale - 3 October
 It's
not be practical to list ALL the schedules
available here for space reasons so we've opted for those that we've
received in the last two weeks. The shows in red are closing this
week so hurry if you want to enter. Schedules can be downloaded
direct from the
Show Diary page.
& MEASURING
Events added in the last two
weeks.
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HEADLINES
(Formerly Snippets)
 Follow
the link in
grey for more information...
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The procedure for late UKA entries has changed.
(Snippets)
Due to an issue with the venue, the FAB
Wilts 1 has moved to a new location just 20 minutes away.
(Show Diary)
There have been changes to KC Agility
Measuring Regulations which will be effective 1 July 2021
(Snippets)
Entries are now open for
the KCIAF, the world's largest dog agility show.
(Snippets)
Due to people's generosity, SWAP has been able to donate £1000 for Forever
Agility in Clive Hildersley's name.
(Snippets)
Discover Dogs is set to return to the ExCel London in November to celebrate
its 25th anniversary.
(Show Diary)
The YKC Camp is back in the first week of August at the Rutland Showground.
(Events)
Bretford DTS has made a generous offer to competitors who missed out last
October on their show.
(Snippets)
Greg Derrett has announced new, subscription-based training
for anyone interested in international agility competitions.
(Training News)
WHAT'S NEW...
Training News
South Lodge Meadows, an exclusive dog walking facility
near Lutterworth has expressed an interest in offering agility to
their customers. They have a superb all-weather, fibre sand agility
arena with a full set of KC agility equipment. All they need now is
a trainer.
 K9
Transport Solutions - A Moving Success Story
Martyn Hall fell in love with the
motor industry nearly 20 years ago. He even set up his own business, but then,
like others, he was severely hit the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how a
chance meeting and agility have changed his life and the direction of his company
for the better.
Find a
Club
We've renamed this page to better reflect it's purpose.
It's not only there for people hoping to start agility but also for you if you
move house, for instance, or want to do some 1-2-1 training etc. We've been busy
reconnecting with clubs we've not heard from for a while and removing those
which are o longer offering agility training. New groups always welcome.
Cockapoo
Agility League
Now there's a league just for
Cockapoos.
All profits will be donated to charity at the end
of each league year!
Agility
Challenge 2021
This year there will be eight
Agility Challenges qualifiers at shows around the country with five partnerships
per heat being invited to compete at the Final at Malvern in September 2021,
under the watchful eye of Selena Bray.
Pic of the Litter
Daventry Town Football Club enjoyed hosting the
Agility Hope Challenge so much that Country Shows Agility have agreed they could
host another on 5th-6th June.
 Training
Tips for Hooperholics
When Hooperholics UK founder Angela Lucas looked back her
early efforts, she had to laugh. Compared to how she now approaches
training and handles her dog, she thought that she looked like a
banshee! Her words, not ours. And that was only four years ago!
 Agility
Addiction Revisited
Do you eat, drink
and sleep agility? If so, you may be suffering from Agility Addiction. Join the
club!
 The Story
of Scants Farm
Jane Drinnan-Payne
and her husband moved to Norfolk to set up their own care homes business, but
when he died suddenly, she had to do with her life.
SMART Goal Setting
With agility training and shows starting up again, this is a good time to review
your objective and goals for the year.
SPECIALS
 Recollections
of a Bygone Age
Agility Avid (nom de plume) looks back at her early days of agility
when agility was a very new hobby dog sport. Some said that agility was for
'dogs with no brains', but she and her dogs were having fun.
Understanding
Core
Strength
These days the term 'core strength' is a bit of a buzz
word in human fitness, but it is also important for the prevention of injuries
in agility dogs. Vet physio Eloise Collins explains.
 Why
Is Your Dog Drinking So Much?
Like all mammals, dogs need to drink water in sufficient amounts to keep their
bodies functioning normally.
Severe dehydration can even result in death.
It's not just a summer problem. This informative article from
Your
Dog Advisor© will tell you what to look out for.
Agility Together
The FB group will stay open for you to watch the recordings and keep in touch.
Retired Agility Dogs Tribute
Meet some of the dogs that retired in 2020 - some of them before
their time due to corona virus restrictions
- and always too soon for their loving handlers. If you want to add your dog,
please
email details.
Agility is Poetry in Motion
Shirley Elkins has added two more verses to her poem Going Over to the
Dark Side about her decision to get a Collie for agility 20 years ago.
 Judges
A-List
'The
A-Z has been a lifesaver,' says show organiser Jan Linch of
Frittenden. So judges, please check out your entries and update if
necessary. The show secretaries out there may be trying to contact
you.
The Senior Agility League
Shows shows are back so get out there and grab those points. SAL is open
for new members but you must be over the age of 55.
Agilitynet Show Diary
Here at Agilitynet we are optimistic about shows in 2021
while at the same time, we continue to keep you up to date with show
cancellations due to the pandemic. But fingers crossed, there is light at the
end of the tunnel.
Agilitynet FB
Agilitynet FB has reached an
impressive 27,000+ members. Welcome to all new members. And thank you to
the dedicated Admin who have kept it growing.
The Agilitynet Shop
Since so many agility people now do Hoopers with
their oldies, we've added a new section for equipment and accessories to
The Shop called... Hoopers!
Flea Market
The Agilitynet Flea Market has
been open 24/7 through lockdown so you can buy or sell unwanted items.
We've improved our security in our constant war against spammers.
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