Aussie Acres Agility

09/03/2025

UKI trial Entries close today, don’t delay! It’s going to a blast💥

09/02/2025

While Aussie Acres prepares for the upcoming UKI Agility trial, September 13-14, I am also preparing the site for future training. Not only is there a new structure to train in when the North Country weather is less than pleasant, but there is a new entrance.

The entrance is just a little farther up the road past our house. All student and trial participants will enter there from now on. Upon entering the driveway to the indoor, you will pass infront and the along the north side of the structure to a roadway that cuts through the woods. There is plenty of parking.

Come play Agility, Aussie Acres looks forward to seeing you very soon!

09/01/2025

UKI Trial reminders:

⏰Only 2 more days until entries close(Sept 3) for the Aussie Acres UKI Agility trial being held on September 13-14. Day of entries accepted by 8:30 am. Don't delay!

🐾🐾Also, an important reminder for this year's fund raiser. Please consider donating to support the Elmore SPCA. An explanation of their operating costs and needs is below. Our dogs are extremely fortunate to be able to have a good home, good food and terrific opportunities to participate with their humans in training and feeling secure. Not all dogs (or other pets) are that lucky.
💸💸 I challenge trial participants to donate $1 per run they have entered at the trial. It's not that much and could go a long way to help another pet in need. Of course, any donation would be greatly appreciated.

Under 2 weeks to go! See you soon!!!!

We are seeking your assistance in addressing a pressing challenge to the Elmore SPCA operational budget.

Over the past few months, we have been overwhelmed by a substantial increase in extraordinary veterinary care costs. This surge has resulted in significant expenses, totaling $13,655.19, for the treatment of just Parvo and heart worm. It is important to note that this figure does not include the regular veterinary care that our animals receive, as seen in the image included with this post.

Our need for community support is more important than ever. Our doors remain open to assist animals only with your donations. This added request is challenging, especially given the upcoming New York State shelter animal care legislation that mandates upgrades to our shelter facility costing hundreds of thousands of dollars to sustain our vital services at minimum operational levels.

Link to support Elmore SPCA shelter animals medical costs:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UUZNNVCR2K4CS

08/28/2025

The countdown is on for Aussie Acres UKI Agility trial Sept 13-14, 2025

⏰🗓️💻✅ One week left to enter!! Trial closes September 3rd! Get your entries in ASAP 🏃🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Some other things to know about the upcoming trial:

🐾🐾📷 There will be a photographer at the trial!!!!
Victoria Westphal has agreed to come and take photos of our beautiful canine partners (and maybe some of us too)!
To see some of Victoria's work visit victoriawestphal.com

🐾🐾Fund raiser for a worthy cause!
This years fund raiser will support Elmore SPCA located in Peru, NY.
They are seeking the public's assistance in addressing a significant challenge in meeting their operational budget.
I am challenging every agility handler to donate at least $1 for each entry in the trial.
Of course, any donation will be accepted.
Bring your $$$ to help pets that aren't as fortunate as ours.

Don't delay, enter soon!!!

Photo below is UKI Agility Champion Solar- IAC4, CSS

08/24/2025

Three weeks to go before Aussie Acres Agility UKI Trial..............September 13-14, 2025

Summer is winding down, but outdoor Agility fun is gearing up. September temperatures and Fall colors will make trialing in the fully fenced ring at Aussie Acres a perfect time to come and play UKI Agility here is Northern NY.

If you have been procrastinating and haven't entered yet, there is still time. Trial closing date is September 3rd, which is coming faster than you realize! Day of entries will be accepted before 8:30, but why wait 'til then! Enter this week, make a plan to come to Northern NY, and look forward to a great trial, great people, a great location and best of all fun with your best canine.

****If you are not sure if your dog is ready, but would like to give it a try......you can enter FEO (For exhibition Only). Train in the ring and get the real trial experience that you can't get from weekly practice. And remember the ring is fully fenced.

****Haven't played UKI before? I hope you can take my word for it, that it is a fun and very supportive venue with dog safety as its highest priority. Online registration to UKI for you and your dog is quick and easy! Come out and try something new.....you will be quickly hooked on UKI!!

*****Our Top Notch Judge Andre Landry will bring his wealth of international experience to our rural area and present fun, fast and challenging courses for us to run.

A big shout out and thank you to all those that have already entered. Without you, small venue and rural trials would cease to exist!! Thank you and looking forward to seeing you all in September!!

08/23/2025

Aussie Acres Agility is now a Four Seasons Agility Facility!!!

I am proud and beyond excited to introduce Aussie Acres Agility Indoor training arena. This is a 65x100 Clearspan Fabric structure. The surface is sand and will house lessons and classes for Winter/Spring training and inclement weather throughout the year.

Since I started agility with my first Aussie 25 years ago and then started Aussie Acres Agility 9 years ago, I have been dreaming of a indoor space housed on my own property. To say this is a dream come true, is an understatement!

Aussie Acres Agility will provide lessons, classes, workshops, seminars, and hopefully more trials, providing year round training opportunities.

Aussie Acres Agility is your year round training facility, right here in Northern New York!

So stay tuned for training opportunities: rain or shine (or even snow and brutal northern NY wind).

Attached videos show how Aussie Acres Indoor has grown from woods to arena!

Phase 1:
https://youtu.be/ff6nt8CY6jg?si=epDIkkIeQkS1_A3C

Phase 2:
https://youtu.be/_hFrrtichM0?si=jWD3DUDcuWYNNkO9

Phase 3 and Final:
https://youtu.be/fef3FpLeywE?si=oFIG9YTQyMFVm1Gv

08/19/2025

Here is a small snippet of Sequence and I working in the Advanced Handling Seminar here at Aussie Acres Agility. Instructor, Andre Landry gave us wonderful courses that allowed our dogs to run and allowed the handlers opportunities to practice handling, plan options and to choose the best path for our individual team. His support and encouragement was fantastic and his ease in providing down to earth and easily understood handling options and pointers were spot on. I know I was not the only one that felt this way.

If you are sorry you missed out on this great training opportunity, you need not worry!!!!

You have another opportunity to run Andre Landry's courses at the Aussie Acres Agility UKI Agility Trial on September 13-14th. Premium is available on the UKI website and entries are done online.............what could be easier!

Whether you choose to run officially or train in the ring (FEO), I highly recommend this fantastic agility opportunity. Come out and support a small local Training business, see all your agility friends, make some new agility friends and spend the day with your best canine partner or partners!!

Looking forward to seeing you out on the agility field!!! Only a smidge over 3 weeks to the trial, enter soon!!!

Thank you for all that have already entered!! Aussie Acres is excited to be able to offer this training and trialing opportunity for the 2nd year!

08/18/2025

Thank you to all the handlers who came out today to train on fun and fast courses by instructor Andre Landry here at Aussie Acres Agility!!

Advanced handlers worked long lines and challenging handling with huge successes by all. It was thrilling to watch all the dogs run all out and respond to the handler's cues; whether correct or not. I love watching the relationship that agility builds between dog and handler!!

Novice handlers braved and persevered through the weather system change. I have always told my students that agility is not a fair weather sport, and today was one of those days! From sunny and warm at the beginning of the day to cold and wet in the afternoon, and ending the day sunny and mild. Novice handlers demonstrated what agility is all about by showing their dogs that no matter what Mother Nature throws our way, we are in it together! Kudos to the Novice handlers for working so hard to get it right (or almost right) and having lots of laughs along the way. With this spirit, Agility will continue as a wonderful partnership for you and your canine partner for years to come!

Thanks Andre Landry for great individualized instruction, terrific courses, and lots of agility fun! Hope you will come back again soon!

But wait...................he is coming back. Andre Landry is our judge for the Aussie Acres Agility UKI Agility Trial September 13-14!!!! If you haven't entered, don't delay! Enter soon! You won't want to miss an opportunity to run Andre's courses again.

See you soon!!!!

Hey seminar handlers, please share some of your videos in the comments!

08/16/2025

Aussie Acres Agility is ready for loads of fun and lots of learning tomorrow at the Handling seminar with instructor Andre Landry! Temperatures will finally be just right for agility, but be prepared for some of the wet stuff 🌦️☔️
Who knows, after the hot summer we have had it might feel really good!

See everyone tomorrow! Can’t wait!

08/14/2025

********Seminar details***********

Aussie Acres Seminar with Andre Landry is Sunday August 17th.

There are 2 sessions:

Advanced 8:30-12:30

Novice 1-5

Site opens at 7:45 for arrival, set up and getting you and your dog ready for the am session. Please don't arrive before 7:45.

Bring what will make you and your dog comfortable for the day. There is a porta potty and water trough for cooling dogs, but nothing else will be provided. We will work regardless of rain or sun, so be prepared.

Be prompt, as the seminar will begin as indicated above. If you arrive late, please try not to disturb teams that are working.

Afternoon teams may arrive at any time, but again, please try not to disturb teams that are working in the ring.

Auditing is welcome and encouraged. If you are signed up for a working spot, you may audit the other session for no additional charge. If you do not have a working spot and would like to audit, please contact me for more information and a small auditing fee.

08/12/2025

Only 5 more days before the Aussie Acres Agility Seminar with Andre Landry!!

I am excited to have Andre here to work with handlers at the Novice and Advanced levels. Andre will also be judging the Aussie Acres Agility UKI trial on Sept. 13-14. If you missed out on coming to the seminar, hopefully you will come out to the trial and test your skill on Andre's courses!

Although, the seminar is currently full, auditing is still available. Handlers can learn a ton by auditing, are welcome to walk courses and ask questions!

Advanced Handling session 8:30-12:30
Novice Handling session 1-5

PM to find out more about which session would be best for you to audit.

08/10/2025

******Enter Aussie Acres Agility UKI Trial Now!!!*****

When: Sept. 13-14, 2025

Where: Aussie Acres Agility in West Chazy, NY.
----20 minutes north of Plattsburgh, NY
----10 minutes from the Canadian border when crossing in Hemmingford-Mooers, NY
----20 minutes from the Canadian border when crossing in to Champlain NY
-----90 minutes from Burlington either by ferry or bridge

This is one of the last UKI trials to qualify for a Master Series Bye for the US Open 2025

This is one of the last few UKI trials outdoors in the Northeast before fall, and yes, winter🥶

Last year's Aussie Acres Agility trial was one day and it was awesome and well attended.

This year's Aussie Acres Agility trial is 2 days with tons of runs to test your skills, lots of opportunities to train in the ring, and enumerable amount of ways to have fun with your canine and like minded friends.

Enter on line------NOW Premium is available at: ukagilityinternational.com

Send payment to Aussie Acres Agility

Don't miss it! Come support SMALL, LOCAL Trial venues....they are few and far between and need your support.