Hope Agility

17/03/2026

Well done Carol/Jaci and Louie 🐾🐾🐾. They've qualified for the A4A Grand Finals

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10/02/2026

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| The law on dogs and livestock has changed. ⚖️👩‍⚖️

From March 2026, tougher penalties and new police powers are in force to protect farm animals and support rural communities.

It will now be an offence if a dog:

• Attacks livestock
• Chases, stalks or frightens livestock
• Causes stress, injury, death, miscarriage or loss of produce
• A dog does NOT need to touch an animal for an offence to occur.

The law covers a wide range of livestock, including:

• Sheep 🐑
• Cattle (cows, bulls, calves) 🐄
• Goats 🐐
• Pigs 🐖
• Horses 🐎
• Poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese) 🦃
• Alpacas and llamas 🦙

These protections apply on farmland and on public footpaths or roads where livestock are present.

Under the updated law, police can now:

• Seize dogs involved in livestock worrying
• Enter premises with a warrant
• Take DNA and other evidence
• Recover costs from offenders
• Courts can issue unlimited fines.

As a dog owner, you need to:

• Keep dogs under close control near livestock
• Use a lead in fields with animals
• Public rights of way are included
• Remember, it's your dog. Your responsibility.

23/02/2025

As we enter peak lambing season, it’s more important than ever to keep your dogs on a lead when out exploring the countryside.🐕

Did you know pregnant ewes are especially vulnerable and even just the stress of being chased or worried by a dog can cause them to miscarry or even lead to their deaths. 😔

For a safe and happy outing with your dog, and to ensure we protect both our canines and sheep, be sure to keep your pets under control on a short lead. 🐑🐾🐑

Using a lead helps to protect other livestock and wildlife too, such as ground-nesting birds, that are also vulnerable to worrying by dogs.🪿

31/12/2024

Happy New Year 🎊

09/09/2024

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08/04/2024

Hope Agility takes place on Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm at Maelor Equestrian Centre. There are currently practices spaces available. All breeds/sizes welcome, as long as the majority of agility equipment can be completed. PM for further information 🐾🐾🐾🐾

24/01/2024

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14/05/2023

A successful weekend for Hope Agility members at Dog Days Agility show in Prestatyn.

Well done everyone 🐾🐾🎉🎉

30/03/2023

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Foundation training
A new weekly group with Ann Harmes

Focussing on basic foundation skills for agility
Suitable from 8 months onwards
( 6 months for groundwork and play )
Wednesday 12.00 for 1 hour r
Pm to book✔️

10/12/2022

For many, Christmas is a time for sharing mouth-watering and delicious festive foods with friends and family. Although your dog may be high-up there on your list of loved ones, sharing certain human foods with them can make your dog very ill and could even be fatal. Find out more about foods to keep away from your dog at thekennelclub.org.uk/christmasfoodhazards