RESCUE & REHOMING
Make
your next agility dog a rescue.
If
you are interested in any of these dogs, just click this
link for
more information. If you would like to add a dog that you feel would
make a great agility dog, then please use the
online form.
This is a free service to rescue organisations and private individuals.
Working with our friends at
Rescue Dogs
for Agility Homes UK to find happy homes for active dogs.
SNIPPETS
 Click on the link in
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UK Agility and Agility Plaza have come to
a new working arrangement.
(Show Snippets)
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The name of the Forever Running Show by Night in
August has been changed to IconiX Agility by Night as the club is
now a Listed show.
(Show Diary)
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The Kennel Club International Tour
heat judges and assistant judges have been confirmed for 2020.
How many
can you identify? (Show Snippets)
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Agility Plaza has launched their
third generation e-tablet system with a money back guarantee.
(Agility Plaza)
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The 2020 WAO
Wildcard application form has been released. (Show Snippets)
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The Kennel Club is looking for teams to compete at Goodwood next
May. (Show Snippets)
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The
Agenda for the January 2020 KC Agility Council meeting is now
available.
(KC Council Agenda)
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The Animal Health
Co Classic final to be held at the Rugby show is near. Make sure
you’ve entered and accepted the invitation from Graham Taylor.
(Agility Health Co. Classic)
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The YKC ring at Crufts will be
live-streamed for the first time next year. (Show Diary)
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The Kennel Club has approved the changes
to the regulations for agility effective on 1st January 2020.
(KC News)
 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.
 Award
for best show name of 2019...
Longfield Cheerio to LHO Show
Events added in the last two
weeks.
AGILITYNET
STUFF
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
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.
Thank you again to the 4th Height Group for
supplying information about shows offer LHO classes
and measuring for the past year.
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Compliance
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 Agility
Christmas Carols
The 12 months of Agilitynet FB, inspired by posts
taken from FB throughout the year and put into words by Hannah Grantham.
Pic of the Litter
We loved this image of Mexican
Hairless Dacey from Sarah Hamblin's Xolo Diaries...
 Christmas
Fun 'n Games
If you are looking for some things to do at your
club Christmas party, here are some games that you can play for fun and
amusement - all of which can be adapted to include everyone, regardless of
level, breed or age.
Christmas Greetings Plus
Christmas greetings and some timely suggestions
for gifts for agility people and dogs from some of the suppliers who support
Agilitynet including:-
- Agility Shows Online (ASO)
- Berkley Dog Beds
- Blackdog DNA
- Boodle the Doodle
- Rob & Rhode Burns' Holiday Cottage
- Clinical Massage Guild
- Furbaby Casting
- Laverock Multi-Dog Cottages
- Mc Photography
- Paws Trading
- Ragz & Tugz
- SMW Dog Timing Systems
- Steve Tubb Fabrications
- 10 Year Tags
- Winston & Porter
2019
Winning Out Certificates
It is less than a month before the deadline for anyone wanting to be listed
on the New Years Honours List and receive a Winning Out Certificate, apply now.
Don't leave it until the last minute. Certificates will be sent out in
February. Please share with your friends and club mates. We do not
want to miss anyone out.
Pet Pawtraits Photo Competition
Win £500 in Amazon vouchers from Agria Pet Insurance,
sponsors of the Agilitynet Winning Out Certificates for the best pet picture.
Wouldn't it be great if the winner came from the Agility community! Deadline is
13th December.
 Milo's
Journey to Champ
Follow Milo's journey from frightened rescue pup to Agility Champion. It's
an incredible story of hard work, dedication and perseverance, one you won't
soon forget in your agility life.
Personalised Agility Christmas Cards
Mc Photography is back, selling high quality personalised Christmas cards.
There's still time to order but don't leave it too long.
Boodle Learns New Games
If you are looking for a great Christmas gift for a young agility child,
look no further. Boodle the Golden Doodle is here. Book reviewed by
Agilitynet's own little handler (aged 4) and her mother (slightly
older.)
Senior Agility League
Are you
resisting entering anything ‘senior’ up till now because you don’t want
acknowledging the fact you are getting 'old!' SAL celebrates the
achievements of people over 55. There is still time to enter the 2019
League and enter points dating back to 1st January. The closing date for
this year's League is 21st December.
 Hall
of Fame
Nominations for the only Agility Hall of Fame in the world
(probably) are open for anyone who is either retiring themselves and /
or their special dog this year. The only qualification is that you are
55+ and a member of the Senior Agility League.
Email
with your reasons why you should be inducted.
Pam's Story - What Agility Means to Me
Surprise, Pam Jameson! This is your
story, organised by your trainer Linda Cummings.
 Managing
Canine Epilepsy
When
Kay Westgate's JRT Alfie had his first Grand Mal seizure, the vets said
it might be a one off. It wasn't. She took advice from many sources and made
changes to their life. It seems to have worked as Alfie has now been seizure
free for four years.
ASO Agility Show Diary / Calendar
Month to view - filled with details of all Kennel Club, UKA and independent
shows where known. Pre-order yours today for despatch end of November. £9.95
(includes p&p)
REVIEWS
 Salomon
Supercross Trainers Review
If you are thinking about buying new
running shoes for Agility, you might want to read Iain Patz's review of the new
Salomon Supercross trainer.
 Flexitags
Louise Bray loves these colourful silicone dog name tags so much that she
wanted everyone to know.
 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.
 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.
SPECIALS
 PAWC
2019
Janine Greenwood, a
member of the UK ParAgility Team, writes about her year long journey to the
ParAgility competition in Spain. From bacon butties to the big ring, being a
member of the Team gave her a focus that really helped her through some very
long, dark days.
 Canine
Osteoarthritis
A
diagnosis of OA will change your dog's life, and yours. However, Lynsey Tindall
and CAM believe that arthritis is not the end of the road, just a change in
direction. Managed early and effectively, you will be able to give your dog
more happy years.
 Welsh
Kennel Club Champ Show
Report from the Welsh Kennel Club Champ Show, sponsored by Eukanuba,
where there was a story behind every red rosette. Congrats to all.
 Wing
Work
Wing work is an important part of foundation training as
it teaches dogs to turn tightly. In an exclusive extract from her book Foundation Fun & Games,
Connie Sellers shares her secrets on doing wing wraps
and associated handling moves.
 Coming
Back to Agility
Brenda Johnston started agility way back in 1986 and reached the dizzy
heights of Olympia two years later. Unfortunately she had to give up the sport
she loved due to family and health problems. Well, she's coming back now. Find
out what she thinks of agility today.
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.
LEAGUES,
QUALIFIERS & FINALS
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!
 The
Agria Agility
Challenge 2019
After a spring and summer of incredible heat - and heats - the 50
finalists met at the Malvern Autumn Show
on the 29th September
to crown the winner of the 2019 competition. Well done to all the finalists.
 Animal
Health Co Classic
The Final of the Animal Health Co Classic will take place at the Rugby
Christmas Show on 14th December, under the watchful eye of the jovial Angelo
'Doc' Docherty. Also results from Heats 8-10, Welsh KC, North Derbyshire and
Paws in the Park respectively.
LOW 550 Final
With the long-awaited introduction of new Kennel
Club jump heights in 2020, this
was the exciting conclusion of the last ever LOW 550 series. Last year's Crufts
judge Hilary Bowden designed a fabulous course for the Final which took place at
Cirencester Park on 31st August.
That's a wrap, folks!
 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.
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