Persatuan Agiliti Anjing Pulau Pinang Registration # 1023

October 14, 2007 Agility Trial

Volume 1, Issue 6                                       15 October, 2007

By Sue Yeap

The October trials is the 6th Agility trial organized by PAAPP. As many of you may not know, PAAPP was founded in 2001 and we have introduced the agility sport to Malaysia by having dog agility demonstrations to the public. However, true competitive agility for titles only started in 2007. Currently Persatuan Agiliti Anjing Pulau Pinang is the only organization in Malaysia giving out the Dog Agility titles such as GD (Gamblers Dog), GDX (Gamblers Dog Excellent), M.A.CH (Malaysian Agility Champion), M.A.GR CH (Malaysian Agility Grand Champion). Currently no Agility Champions yet in Malaysia- we are getting close to title at least 3-4 dogs to M.A.CH. by January 2008. More details on how to get a dog titled can be read here.

It is no easy feat to train a dog to do agility for titles. Much dedication, patience and passion is required. In the end, the handler gets rewarded by the feeling of great accomplishment and achievement.

There are new faces in the October trials and I am certainly glad that there are more volunteers who have come forward to help run a trial. Everyone enjoyed ourselves in spite of the weather. The newcomers did very well and we have 2 dogs getting the Clean Run. They are Rocky (Mini Schnauzer) handled by Sharon Chin and Chihiro (Akita) handled by Mitsuru Matsukihira. BH Rott Reggie (Rottweiler), handled by BH Ooi surprised all of us by performing a Clean Run (Basic Jumpers) @ 23 seconds with lightning speed!

The grounds was terrific, thanks to the management of Sekolah Rendah Sri Pinang. We also kept our side of the bargain and we kept the grounds clean. All the dogs were well-behaved.

The PAAPP committee wishes to express our sincere thanks to Eukanuba for sponsoring the dog food. Special mention to Mr. KK Chua who helped to take some wonderful pictures.

I will be posting some videos later in the month.

Good luck for the 7th agility trial on 23rd December, 2007. Please take note that the new revision F Agility rules will be used effective 1st November, 2007.