RESCUE US
Rescue a dog. Rescue yourself.
You can now add potential agility dogs direct, using the
on-line form.
This is a free service for rescue organisations and private
individuals!
SNIPPETS
 Click on the link in
gray for more information...
- Well done to Sian Illingworth and new Ag,h,
Ferdi's Mirror mage.
(Ag.Ch. Dogs)
- Due to injury, there's a change of judge at the
Cornwall September show.
(Show Diary)
- Lisa Duggan is sad to be stepping down from
organising the CSJ Highland Stakes.
(Show
Snippets)
- CSJ is launching the Veteran Handler competition for 2020.
(Show
Snippets)
- The Minutes of the ALC in July have been released.
(Minutes)
- The dogs' favourite swimming spot at The Patch has been closed
until further notice as wasps have suddenly decided to build a nest close to the
entrance.
(Show
Diary)
- We announce the list of competitors for the last ever LOW 550 National
Jumping Cup Final. (LOW
550 Jumping Cup)
- The KC International Agility Festival will be supporting Forever
Agility charity this year. (Charity
News & Good Causes)
- An 'up contact' judge will be
appointed for all Kennel Club prestige Agility events including
Discover Dogs, Olympia and Crufts.
(Show
Snippets)
- Five was the lucky number for the GB Agility Team at the
European Open in The Netherlands.
(Show
Snippets)
 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.
Events added in the last two
weeks.
AGILITYNET
STUFF
Flea Market
It's always a
good season to buy or sell your van, caravan and camping equipment etc. on the
new, easier to use Flea Market. We've improved our security in
our constant war against spammers. There's more to browse and even some puppies
under age of six months. And it is still free for individuals to use.
 Judges A-List
A message for anyone organising an agility show.
Did you know that you can contact judges easily by emailing them direct by using
the link on the A-List? There are 500 KC, UKA and independent judges to select
from. New judges always welcome.
Agilitynet FB
Agilitynet
FB has reached a whopping 26,000+ members! Welcome to all new members.
Measuring
It can be difficult to find an official KC Measurer
if you are new to agility or have a new dog just starting out. A number of measuring sessions are now listed on
the Events & Measuring page and/or the Show Diary. Use the Qualifier filter and
select Measuring.
 Agilitynet
Show Diary
Agilitynet has been listening to you again. We've had a
request to add classes for Juniors to the Show Diary
but will need the help of all the show organisers to
identify shows with classes for kids.
In addition, thanks to the 4th Height Supporters
Groups, we have a list of shows with LHO on the Show
Diary.
Both these options can be accessed via the filter
called Qualifiers on the Show Diary.
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Compliance
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we do at Agilitynet. We are – and have always been -
totally committed to protecting your privacy. Our
promise to you is to hold your information securely
and use it responsibly and transparently.
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WHAT'S NEW...
 Rain Rain
Sometimes humour arises out of adversity or as we are experiencing, the bad
weather! Agility people are nothing if not resilient and even when the rings
at the KCIAF were underwater and caravans sinking into the ground, they still found time to
smile.
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Has anyone got a recent email
address for God?
-
Course walking a la KCI
-
KC International Under
Water Festival
-
Rosie Dains' reasons to be
cheerful
-
Roger Brown's Hit List - The
top 12
 Animal
Health Co Classic
None of the dogs
at Rugby, RVA or Dog Vegas - Thetford stopped for a drink at the Westcotts Water
Jump despite the heat.
 The
Agria Agility
Challenge 2019
Neither sun nor rain nor ducks could
stop the fastest handlers at the RVA, Rugby and Holkam heats from claiming their
places at September’s final, to be
judged by Championship Agility judge Hannah Banks.
 CSJ
Open 2019
Anyone who has ever wanted to experience a high end,
international competition will want to read Gina Colton's report on her second
visit to the 2019 CSJ Open.
Pic of the Litter
Good to know that they do have agility over the bridge.
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
Senior Agility League
Good news for members of the Agilitynet Senior League.
Now you can collect points for Knockout and Circular Knockout places. Thank you
again to our
sponsor Nordikota Print & Embroidery.
 The
Appliance of Science to Dog Agility
Many people say that agility is not 'rocket science,' but in
a series of humorous mini articles, Alan
Waddington would beg to disagree. So sit back and prepare to be amused.
The Isaac Newton Dog Training Academy presents the impact of the laws of nature
on dog agility.
 Toy
Breeds Agility League
If you are competing with a very small dog, you'll want to know more about
the Toy Breed Agility League (TBAL) which is an on-line league set up to
highlight the achievements of tiny dogs.
Product News
-
Hoopers Equipment
has launched a range of hoops, pop-up barrels, tunnels, gates and tangos for
both professional trainers and those wanting to practice at home.
-
Naylor Agility
has a new web site showing off all their tunnels (agility, hoopers and
fun) as well as tunnel accessories.
 Pinched
Nerves
Even the most athletic agility dog can get
strains, sprains and painful pinched nerves.
Therefore, it's important
to spot these injuries early before significant damage is done. Chiropractor
Petra Langen-Pieters explains how to tell if your dog has a pinched nerve.
PECIALS
 Scrappy
Once you start a love affair with a poodle, your life will never be the same again!Chris Stamps writes about what it's like to live with an Agility Standard
Poodle. Yes, those are the big ones! And don't ask about the name.
 The
Five Second Rule
Something as innocuous as walking the dog when it is too hot can be
dangerous. On a typical summer day, the pavement can reach a temperature
of 52°
or more.
Fortunately there's a handy way to test the temperature of the ground.
 Kratu
the Romanian Rescue Dog
Kratu went viral after his hilariously 'bad' performance at Crufts 2019.
He's a natural clown and a great ambassador for rescue dogs around the world.
 My
Other Half
WAO judge Sally Jones has been on her
agility journey for 30 years now with her long suffering husband Steve who still
cannot see the merits of spending a day in a muddy field, full of noisy dogs
with bunch of people talking about their 'if-only' rounds. And she's not the
only one...
 Failure
is Part of Success
When Lucy Tarpey was 12 she started training her Cocker Spaniel Diesel in the
garden, using broom handles and a plastic hoop. Soon she was doing both Junior
and Standard classes, sometimes against more than 100 adults which was a bit
overwhelming for a youngster. She is now 17 years old and she has learned the
hard way that perseverance is the key.
 Ring
Party Procedure Manual
Many thanks to Cornwall AC for sharing their delightful and very
useful guide to ring party jobs. If you are a newbie to competition or not very
confident about helping out at shows, this is one not to be missed!
 Longleat
the Legend
For many people Longleat was - and forever will be
- their all-time favourite agility show venue. In those doing agility seemed
come second to the social side. Shirley Elkins shares her memories of those days
when one woke up to the roar of lions!
Still the best way to reach agility people!
You can buy and
/ or sell your unwanted items on the Flea
Market all year round. It's free and talks direct to the dog
people you want to reach.
There's an extra 'run for fun' qualifier for every Grade level now, not just
the Advanced dogs. You can find a qualifier to suit you by using the
Qualifiers button on the Show Diary page. Don't be shy. Go for it!
 LOW
550 Scotland
Doc Docherty will be judging the LOW 550
Scotland Final in August.
If you want to run Doc’s final course with the chance to win great
trophies, a 3m pipe tunnel or a free space on training workshop, be sure to put
the dates in your 2019 diary.
Agria Brillo
Bounce
After five years of competition, there will be no Brillo Bounce in
2019.
REVIEWS
 K9
Custom Canopies
These custom-made sun reflective covers
for most cars and vans are just what they say on the tin. Reviewed by Dave Nash
who was motivated by the product and cake!
 Winston
& Porter® Hip & Joint Rescue™
Friends Shellie Smith and Alison Barlow review this canine joint supplement
which contains a quadruple strength combination of Glucosamine, Chondroitin,
MSM and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) for long term joint health and mobility.
Touchango Toys - The Ringo
Touchango K9 has launched a range of toys that they
make themselves. Lisa Jordan reviews the Ringo, a durable ball on bungee handle which she uses with her
collie Amp.
 Photizo® Vetcare
Chris Garrett has used Photizo Light Therapy on her dogs and
on herself for a while now, and she agreed
enthusiastically to review the Photizo® Vetcare
devise, a non-invasive alternative therapy tool for
wound healing, musculoskeletal conditions and pain
relief.
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