AGILITY NEWS
Camping at
Scunthorpe is almost full.
The qualifying procedure for 2009 E.O. Ranking Events
(England) explained. The Kennel Club agrees to
support a team going to the 2008 FCI World Championships in Finland, but there's a
catch... News of Euro GB teams. Everyone selected to represent us will be put into a
team. Support the
UKA Team GB going to the IFCS World Champs in Belgium by buying a ticket for the fund
raising quiz draw. The deadline is soon.
Reserve your room at the 2008 World Champs in Finland this August.
Measuring News
Some dates in the
North West. Plus a quick, at a glance
guide to what you need when
going to measure your dog.
Charity News
After having done 'cold'
(Sledding in the Arctic) in 2006 and 'hot' (Desert Trek in Namibia) in 2007, this
year Peter van Dongen is going up for charity.
 Suppliers
News
Artist Karl Pitwon is going to be at Tunbridge to
deliver some dog portraits and take photos for future commissions.
It's a sale on Addidas stock - Howzat for a
bargain. Camddwr Canine takes on two new ranges of
products for the active dog. Dobbies has expanded its range of lightweight,
waterproof agility clothing and footwear.
Training News
White Rose and Otley have openings for already competing handlers while Paws 2 Touch
has openings for handlers at all levels.
Training places have become available at Nottingham DTC for competing G3-4+ dogs.
Size Matters
The Kennel Club has appointed more official measurers to meet the demand.
BSD World Agility
Championships
The Team representing the GB in
Ljubljana (Slovenia) from 8 - 11 May 2008 have been
chosen despite inclement weather.
- Flyball Taster Sessions
May
- Wilton Week training sessions with Jacqui Tarn
Aug
- Agiity Liaison Council Meeting SE & EA
June
- David Munnings Training Day at Waverunners
- Pre & post show massage workshops
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Crazy Maesy Training Day at Buckland Agility
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Agility Taster sessions at Buckland Agility
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3 x Crazy Maesy workshops
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Andy & Helen Brown training day
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Fun day at Cross Cross Agility (N Mymms)
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Crazymaesy FCI Course Work
An afternoon
With Dee Ganley
Gundog training
course for beginners
Enhance Your Dogs Performance - Pre & Post Event
 
SCHEDULES
All
the latest the
Schedules
are here to download - KC, UKA, BAA and independent/unaffiliated.
For a complete list of shows in date order, see
Show Diary
Schedules recently in...
Attention: Show Organisers
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SPECIALS
Show Processing
Just a few quick checks before
sending in your entry form in could make all the difference to the good hearted,
hardworking person who is processing your entry.
 Kernow
K9 Easter Show
Susan Rekveld braved the Channel to compete at this show and to encourage other
disabled handlers to join her at the
7th ParAgility World Cup in
Italy this August .
 Stress
& the Agility Dog
Dogs suffer from stress much like humans and it can effect their performance. How
do you recognise it and what can you do about it?
Easter Snow Show 2008
No one was dreamin' of a white Easter but that's what we got.
 Kennel
Hygiene
It is now
accepted that MRSA can be a danger to dogs as well as people. Therefore, strict
hygiene methods are a
must especially when dealing with many dogs in a kennel, household or at an
event.
Crufts Team Event
Qualifying for the Team Agility event was a dream come true for Sue Choux.
 Roving
Reporter at Crufts
Jennie Fairweather went to Crufts with an open brief, armed with only a notebook, pen
and her enthusiasm for doggie things.
Young Crufts
Neil Ellis (14) relates his experiences at Crufts this year for the benefit of all
the youngsters who want to compete there in the future.
 The
French Connection
Michelle Johnston's experience competing at Crufts for the first time,
representing her adopted country, France.
KC Festival Starters Final
The 2008 KC Festival Starters
Cup was the first time that dogs from Grades 1 and 2 had been given the chance to
compete on the world stage that is Crufts. Chris Garrett reports.
 Green
Light for Crufts
When not training, competing,
judging or writing books, Mary Ann Nester works for Vets Now so it made sense for her
to volunteer on their stand to promote
the 'Give us the Green Light'
campaign.
The
Virgin Groom
Janet Grenfell
writes about her experiences as a first time groom at Crufts. Little did she know
what she was getting into!
REGULAR FEATURES
Brags & Anti-brags
Yes, its time to trot out those dubious
awards again. New contenders for the Can You Top This? award include the 'Most Faults
to Win a Class.'
Rainbow Bridge
Gone but not forgotten - Sharon Brewster's Bride and the Busby family's Pan. Also a
tribute to Io.
 Agility
Judges A-List
Need an extra judge in a hurry? What better place to look?
Agility is Poetry in Motion
When... by
Richard Partridge, inspired by the Sew What ! T-shirt competition and the snow at
Easter,
Great Dog
Great Handler
Geraldine Thomas reviews Greg Derrett's latest DVD. Did she think it was
the winning combination?
Desperately Seeking...
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Self-employed
dog trainer wanted (Hants)
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Camping mates for week in Anglesey
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Camping pass for Tunbridge
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Dogs with disabilities
Looking for weave wires
Team mates needed for Golden Valley
Pairs partner wanted for Watford, Pembrokeshire and The
Agility Club
Offering a young bitch a loving home
Desperately seeking... Wendy Fassam
Camping pass for Tuffley
Lady who spoke to Dennis MacAulay about a puppy from his dog
Meg
Lansdown show secretary is seeking 2 people regarding their
show entries
Camping pass wanted for Thames
Team of Agility Eggheads
Rescue Me
Another dozen dogs have arrived - everything from puppies to older agility dog as
well as a dog from Spain with a passport!
Still Looking
Lux and Bobby are still looking for that special home.
Happy Endings
Frank, Maggie May, Mitch and Sassy have all been rehomed since the beginning of the
month.
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