Peggy Sue, the veteran agility dog and an overveiw of agility as a sport

Nine year old collie, Peggy Sue, is on her last agility season this year.  Owner, Rachel Williams took some time out from organising the Agility trials at *Dogs Day Out* in Hampshire to talk about the sport in general and Peggy Sue's career.  Rachel is interesting on the working urge in collies - Peggy Sue will retire from agility, but she has no plans to stop. She's also bringing on her younger puppy, Brie, whose parents are both working farm dogs. She also explains why this sport - seen at the highest levels at Crufts and international competitions - remains highly accessible to any dog and handler with a close relationship and a liking for activity.  It's accessible to all levels - from the age of the handlers to the breed, and all breeds can participate from toy poodles to malinois. Rachel discusses the range of agility competitions: - Agility with contact equipment, see-saw, tunnels and jumps - Jumping - just jumps, tunnels and weaves - Steeplechase classes Recorded at Dogs Day Out, 2026 in East Worldham, Hampshire. **Find out more about agility:** - Kennel Club website - list of approved trainers (positive reinforcement) only - Agilitynet on Facebook **Do you work your dog or dogs?**  Please get in touch with Kate at [team@shineradio.uk](mailto:team@shineradio.uk) if you'd like to introduce a working dog to the show!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.