The Q-Ball Dog Agility Trial was held February 5 in West Abbotsford and saw dozens of excited dogs and handlers in a total of 295 runs in 14 different events. They were competing in jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and on teeters, A-frames and elevated dog walks.
Dogs and handlers from across the lower mainland took home a total of 149 qualifying rosettes.
Special title rosettes were also handed out to:
• Agility Dog of Canada (ADC) to: Susannah Neilsen and Girdie, Phil Hall and Maggie, Faren Sandberg and Beezer.
• Starters Games Dog of Canada (SGDC) to: Phil Hall and Roxy, Lisa Sun and Cocky.
• Expert Bronze Jumper to: Elizabeth Dung and JoJo.
• Versality Bronze Award to: Elizabeth Dung and JoJo, Cathy Lienert-Tikai and Echo.
• Masters Snooker to: John Plaisier and Amber.
• Expert Snooker Bronze to: Cathy Lienert-Tikai and Echo.
• Silver Award of Merit to: Cathy Lienert-Tikai and Echo.
Special thanks go to all those who stepped up and volunteered to make this a great day.
The next trial is a three day event, March 9-11, and will be held at the Cloverdale Agriplex. Entry forms and more information are available on the website: www.q-ballagility.ca. This will be a two ring trial with plenty of exciting dog and handler teams.
Anyone who is considering starting in this exciting and fun sport is welcome to come and observe.