About Me
At 7 years old I had my first taste of agility with our Family dog, Scrappy. Mum had already been competing for 2 years and I was now allowed to dabble in training. By the age of 8 I was competing; my first class (Junior U12 Jumping @ Chippenham 24/07/1994) was to be my first clear round - 9th place... but rosettes only placed to 8th, nevertheless I was still hooked.
I started training and running our rescue dog K.O at aged 10 and by age 11 we had won out of Starters (the alternative to winning into Grade 3 these days).
After Mum acquired a couple of dogs for herself, Sprite came my way, followed by Phee, Kif and Hex which brings us up to date.
For full details on the Purple Posse (my dogs) and their achievements please go to their page on the main menu – but this is my page!
- I have been competing in Agility since 1994.
- I have been instructing agility lessons since 2003 and have qualified as an Agility Club Approved Instructor 1st Class (The highest grade available).
- I have competed in a number of semi-finals and finals throughout the years in both junior and adult classes.
- I have judged at Kennel Club agility shows and local league matches.
- I have been part of a number of agility displays with the Young Kennel Club at Crufts as well as having competed there.
"The difference between try and triumph is a little umph." ~Author Unknown
It’s getting that umph out people and their dogs that I strive to achieve in my training sessions, but all the while doing so in a fun, consistent and positive way.
