Latest topics from “Agility Forum” board. http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/index.php Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:13:40 +0100 Ruth Fox Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:54:37 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15721 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15721 ]]> Yvette Curtis Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:35:12 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15720 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15720 the boys ran well was so pleased with skate he did some lovely runs,didn't get anything but was so pleased with him, mac was a good boy and also a naughty boy, he will get there just need to get his training runs in the ring now, he did dad proud, the non competing dogs had fun, lots of running around, munch didn't like his new halti lead, but he walked lovely on it. met up with some of the greatest friends ever, love you all so much, you make it so lovely and make us feel so welcome,thanks to jo,jo, and gill who managed in both our rings again, we have found some great friends there, thanks to all the ring parties that helped us we got fnished so early it was great, such hard workers, thanks to all the competitors, you all ran so well and thanks to all the people in the backgrond who quite often get forgotten, you did a great job, looking foreward to next year already xxx ]]> Leanne K Vallis Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:34:51 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15719 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15719 After 2 vet visits and 2 from physio its being discovered that the site of his discomfort is his abdomen and that hes damaged the muscles though not sure how (i personally blame my 4 mth springer aptly named chaos lol). Now 3-6 wks of lead rest awaits to reduce the strain on it so can hopefuly heal (my idea of hell given hes a springer who doesnt know the meaning of the word rest or lead walking lol) . Wondering if anyone has any tips or advice to help aid his recovery or help speed the healing so he can return to full fitness and be allowed to do what he loves most.....to run flat out n jump anything in his path ]]> Siobhan Butterfield Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:24:14 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15718 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15718
Those of us who compete in Scotland all know that Heather McLean currently runs dogs in all 3 sizes and her medium, Mooie , has achieved Champ status this year .
Does anyone know of anyone else who does this? I know of several who have a medium & small, or even large & small or large & medium, but can't think of anyone else who has achieved all 3 sizes at once? (Please forgive me if there is someone in deepest, darkest Englandshire who hasn't come up on my radar).

There are also a couple of sisters who compete up here, who have 6 competing dogs between them (3 each) - Lynn Crombie & Gwen Knox, whoc run "The Easterdales". They have all got to Grade 7 the last, Easterdales Just the Tonic (Sally) just this weekend which will mean that there will be 6 Easterdales in Champ in Scotland!

Is it something in the water?!!

Siobhan, Fergus Dillon & Dodge ]]> Naomi Orme Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:04:18 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15717 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15717 I have a friend who is considering getting a Parsons JRT to add to his family. Does anyone know of any reputable breeders in the Midlands area?
I have told him to scan the rescue centres too, but thought I'd see if there were any contacts that you knowledgeable lot know of!
Thanks in advance
Naomi]]> Lindy Margach Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:13:09 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15716 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15716 Mick Chambers Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:19:52 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15715 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15715 Due to injury Bryn didn't get to finish his season at Prestbury, well not competetively anyway, so the Team Dash Final was our last this year.
Trainers always say finish on a high so that will do for us, 4th place ain't bad is it?
With Chris off to Uni on Sunday I will finally get to run my second dog, if only in training, after an 8 year wait!
I am hoping that Bryn and I will be back next year even if only doing UKA Casual, won't get out of bed for one run - two will be bad enough.
I might even get to run Fly at an early show with Chris away in the frozen north (Wolverhampton).
There's a question, is there an agility club near the Uni he could get to to get a fix now and then?
OK - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our readers - see you in 2011.
Mick and Bryn.]]> Jo Marks Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:46:38 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15714 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15714 Jo Marks Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:44:13 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15713 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15713
Also, massive congrats also to John Cook with Mac who qualified in the afternoon in the Large Semis - two clears rounds in one day and winning the inviation - I said you could do it!!

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Secondly a thank you and congratulations and comisserations to all of you competitors who took part in the Semis, you all took part with great sportsmanship and even when things didnt quite go right still kept smiling.I really enjoyed judging you all and some of the runs were stunning, i have to say that the Medium Semi produced some of the best competion i have seen, three stunning runs and one stunning run that was to end with a massive hard luck story. It was Agility at its best at any height.

Good luck to all who qualified for the finals and once again a big thank you to everybody involved in three days of great competition.]]> Naomi Hall Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:13:25 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15710 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15710 therefore what do i put in the 'breeder's nam and address section'? do i just leave it blank or do i put the previous owner's name and address? there must be LOADS of people who've got the answer!! please help!!!

Naomi and the minxes ]]> Paula Knall Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:18:04 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15709 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15709

Great signage to and within the venue.
Plenty of large and clean loos.
Wonderful selection of trade stands and food! Not good too much temptation!
Some fabulous courses and wonderful judges - Big thank you to Mr Cavill for including a wall in Grade 3 for us... sooo nice to have something a bit different in Grade 3. I know some of the dogs are babies (mine is too) but it's nice to get a wall out of the way rather than experiencing it for the first time in an important qualifier.
Not sure who booked the rain Rach - but can you sack them?

Secondly huge congratulations to all the Wallingford guys who seemed to corner the market in 5th place rosettes! All four teams did really well in the Dash...

I know so many people had great results and some didn't get the results they had hoped for but I watched some fantastic runs this weekend! A couple of the dogs are advertising for new handlers on Agilitynet I think...!!!

Lastly - thanks to my dogs, all my friends and my trainers for their support. Both my dogs have had serious injuries this year (Ben's first time out this weekend since breaking his foot - He loved the Anysize and had no idea he wasn't doing 'proper' Agility! ) I have only managed about 6 shows but each one has been special and we only left one show empty handed this year.

So thank you Agility folk for being such fab people and if I don't make it to the UKA show next weekend see you all next season! Here's to no broken dogs next year!

Pxxx]]> Gemma Sheen Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:49:05 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=15708 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=15708 We have stayed at other sites, but its fair to say that most of our camping and caravanning is done at dog shows.

We always put our garden fencing up and find it so easy to let the dogs run free in and out of the caravan (only whilst we are there). I have tried tie out stakes but it really put me off when my puppy managed to get her collar caught and started to strangle herself, aside from the fact they are always getting their leads twisted up. We use the green plastic netting with metal poles.

We went on a dog friendly site this weekend and asked if we could put our fence up, we were told there was no problem...that was until we put it up and we were told it was an eyesore, too big and that we needed to take it down. We were only there for a weekend and managed to negotiate to keep it up and it really did make a big difference, meant no other dogs were coming up to ours and meant ours were happy and having fun...which made it nice and relaxing for us. We even had another camper say what a good idea it was.

We've used it on other small sites, but this was the first 'proper' site we've been on and I just wondered if other people have had problems? Is it completely inappropriate to have a garden on a campsite?

It has put us off going on Caravan Club sites and the like as we felt really uncomfortable all weekend knowing we were an 'eyesore'...I know the fences aren't pretty but didn't think it was that bad!]]> Hazel Pritchard Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:47:01 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15707 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15707 Gemma Sheen Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:41:10 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15706 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15706
Alternatively if anyone knows of any nice leather padded diamante collars that don't cost the earth, for a miniature poodle so not masive, and definitely not too much bling ]]> Roxanne van der Vliet Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:15:34 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15705 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15705

also rico got eliminated in both his round one round due to my stupid handling and got put of by the speekers as they called my name out when i was running the course so i ended up sending the dog over the wrong jump

so yeh so proud today and also got rico his new harness red felt one looks lush on him ill add pics later]]> Doreen Sizeland Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:51:16 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15704 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15704 at Dog Vegas, her first ever K.C. show. She then went on to amass a stonking 178 Warrant Points at the Dog Vegas and Letchworth shows Good job your will only come over here a couple of times a year Also, thanks to all the Agility folk who made her feel so welcome. Give yourselves a big ]]> Claire Dell Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:52:24 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15703 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15703 Andrea Russ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:46:33 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15702 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15702 ]]> Jodi Lunn Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:13:40 +0100 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=15701 http://agilityforum.agilityaddicts.net/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=15701
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