Index to Agility Bits

Agility Bits Contents

Forum
The Agility Bits forum welcomes beginners and we often have some unusual topics and hilarious conversations.

Equipment
You don't have to spend a fortune on equipment. This section contains lots of ideas for DIY stuff like one of the jumps I made below.

If you aren't any good at DIY and you can't bribe someone to do it for you then why not check out the sellers on ebay? A couple of the current auctions for equipment and general dog supplies are shown above.

Classes and Shows
Grade one and 2 Kennel Club classes plus other class with lower jumps are all included here, plus all sorts of information to help you with getting started in agility and your first show.

Agility Fun
A light hearted look at the funny side of agility including how to teach the dogwalk using a chicken, a cat and a plank.

Other Bits
All sorts of articles are on here from how to lose weight to finding space to train.

Training
A compendium of bits and pieces on dog training from loose heelwork to leg weaving.

Breeds
Which breed is best for agility? A working sheepdog like Sasha, or a retriever cross like Jamie perhaps? Most dogs love agility and this breeds directory includes comments from handlers of various breeds.

Dog Games
Here's a selection of games to play with your dogs plus a couple of really silly computer games.

Dog Names
Are you having trouble naming a dog? Most of the names in this section were sent in by visitors to Agility Bits and they may give you inspiration.

Kennel Club
Handy links to the Kennel Club Agility Pages, Flyball and Agility Regs and where to buy the regs booklet for only Ł1.50 including p&p.

Dog Blog
I don't get a lot of time to update the dog blog these days. A certain young collie has seen to that. but you can have fun reading all the past articles such as "Indian head massage for dogs" and "Don't try this at home." We'll be back shortly with more tales of the unexpected. ...

Starting Agility - Here's three really useful video clips from Youtube. One shows the agility from the beginner dog's point of view and the others are on weave entries. Do have a look.

Interesting Bits and Updates
I know it's not agility but...
ShelterBox is sending emergency aid to Port au Prince, Haiti after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake.

ShelterBoxes and a ShelterBox Response Team were immediately dispatched. The team on the ground have described the situation in Port au Prince as desperate. Can you help?

Top tips for keeping control
Control of dogs at shows is very much under discussion at the moment. If you're a new agility competitor or you have a problem dog, have a look at some tips for keeping control.

Dogblog- Our first clear and 6th place - After a very long time trying we've finally got our first clear and a place to boot!

I've lost over three and a half stone and before you say how careless it was of me, have a look at my updated pages. Lose weight with Agility Bits A lot of us get fat as we get older. Here's how I've managed to lose loads of weight so that I can keep up with Sasha and Jamie.

How to Get Started in Agility
I've had loads of emails over the years and many of them are from people asking how to get started in agility. Here's some tips that I hope you'll find helpful.