We’re undergoing a transformation in our sport that will have important consequences to exhibitors, agility organizations, training clubs, and training service providers… the semi-pro//recreational schism. I see the break in the community very clearly. The seed of the transformation was planted pretty much as the sport began in this country. But for the longest time the vast majority of our numbers came from the family dog of any breed with an emphasis on the recreational benefit of playing the game.

 I'm in Bozeman MT at the moment, having finished the first of four four days of seminar training. I have some fans up here... and it looks like I'm making new ones. They're a fine bunch and fun to work with.