A couple of years ago our Agility Section was becoming very short of members as German Shepherd Dogs are no longer  popular in this sport due to their size and careful nature. This was despite the excellent training given by Mike Lewis and the comprehensive selection of equipment. It was decided, with the permission of the Kennel Club, to open this section of the Club to all breeds. Before agility training can start all dogs have to have a good standard of obedience and as we are a single breed Club we were unable to offer the necessary obedience training at Hennock. Fortunately Terry Welch, the Hennock obedience trainer, volunteered to hold suitable obedience classes at Kitley. Kitley now has a thriving agility section and we would like to highlight the success of one of our young members.

Aimee Bingham is 15 years old and attends Kitley with her collie "Pip" three times a week. This year she started entering shows and, in her words, has been quite successful.

Aimee and Pip have won four 1st, one 2nd, one 3rd and three 4ths. They have won many "Judges Special Awards" for an excellent performance although not a win. They have also won many other rosettes. Next year Aimee is going to carry on with the hard work and move up through the grades.

Aimee would like to take this opportunity to say a special "Thank You" to Mike and Terry for the help and support that they have given her over the last two years.

Young people like Aimee are the future of dog clubs nationwide and, I'm sure, that everyone would like to join the Officers and Committee of the GSD Club of Devon in wishing Aimee and Pip continued success for many years to come