McCann Dogs Agility

10/30/2026

GREAT START LINES DON’T START ON THE START LINE!

Your start line can make or break your run. But a reliable start line isn’t built on the agility field alone.

Does your dog creep, break, or take off before you’re ready? Do you struggle with stress or anxiety at the start line? The answer may not be another start-line drill. It may start with the skills, habits, and understanding you build with your dog long before you ever step to the line.

Join us for a Start Line Workshop!

📅 Saturday, November 28, 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
💲 $120 + HST

What will we work on?

We’ll break down the agility start line and explore the everyday habits that may be contributing to your start-line struggles. The goal is to look beyond the behaviour we see on the course and discover what we can do to build more reliable, confident start lines.

The workshop will be taught by McCann Instructors Steve Walsh and Kristine Kubota.

Dogs of all ages are welcome! While exercises can be adapted for different ages and experience levels, this workshop is intended for dogs who are participating in, or being trained for, the sport of agility.

Spaces are limited!

Interested in joining us? Contact our office for more details and registration information. Registration open Monday, Nov 2 at 10:00 am.

📞 905-659-1888
📧 [email protected]

DogTraining

10/27/2026

The 2026 Trial of Terror is a wrap! What a fun weekend thanks to our super judge, Andre Landry and all the awesome competitors that joined us this weekend! Lots of great runs, lots of Qs and even some singing over the mic by our judge 😂

I have to commend all the trial handlers for their willingness to help all weekend long! We still had multiple people racing each other to set bars at the end of the weekend! We really appreciate you! It was fabulous to be able to be done early and enjoy the gorgeous weekend!

Special thanks to Amy for all her hard work before, during & after the event. She’s running the show now and I can tell you firsthand that her multitasking skills are top-notch! Additional thanks to our McCann Dogs Team members and students who also contributed to the success of our trial. 💙 YOU!

Hope you enjoy some pics of our Halloween Contest! This is always a fun addition to this trial! Congrats to the winners!

❇️ Our next trial is a 1-day trial on Sunday, March 14th with Judge Stefanie Theis. You can expect some great courses and a nice warm & cozy arena!

10/18/2026

The agility coma continues, but our fall 🍂 hikes are really making up for it! Also - say you love assigning a colour to your each of your dogs, without saying……

🩷 💛 🧡

10/15/2026

Last chance before it disappears into the night!

We've decided to keep the trial open for a few more stragglers ;) until tomorrow (Fri, Oct 16 at 2:00pm)

🎃 UKI Trial of Terror at McCann Dogs Agility

October 24-25

Here’s what’s brewing in the cauldron:

👻 Get your Qs for the 20267 Canadian Open

👻 Dog & Human Costume Contest (Saturday)

👻 Photo Booth & Sweet Treats

Plus - on Sunday we're offering "RESURRECTION RUNS" (aka Mulligans) on any runs you'd like to repeat again!! No judge, no pressure - just light-hearted fun for all pups. $10 per run.

Don’t ghost your chance to join the fun - sign up before the clock strikes 2:00pm tomorrow!

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10/10/2026

🍊🧡 5-ALIVE IS GOING TO WAO TEAM CANADA 2027! 🇨🇦

This little Whippety guy is heading to his FIRST World Championship representing Team Canada, and I couldn’t be more excited!

I’m especially thrilled to have been selected for the Pentathlon, Biathlon AND Games. What a perfect venue for his first big team experience!

Thank you, Morgan Jarvis, for helping me get my dream sports mix. This little guy is an absolute dreamboat, and he’s perfection to me both on and off the agility field. Getting to share his first team experience with his littermate sister Tension and his special daddy Qwik makes it even more special. 🧡

I know my social feed has been pretty Bee-heavy over the last few years, and she’s deserved every second of it. ❤️ But I’m excited for everyone to get to know my little guy better, because we have LOTS of prep ahead and I can’t wait to share the journey!

The World Agility Open and the incredible group representing Canada have always been favourites of mine. This year’s team is no exception. In fact, it’s shaping up to be one hell of a trip!

214 DAYS TO GO! 🇨🇦🍊 Let the countdown begin!

🇨🇦 We are thrilled to announce the 2027 World Agility Open Team Canada! 🇨🇦

These teams will be competing at the The World Agility Open in Ermelo, Netherlands, May 12-16, 2027.

250mm
Roxane Pardiac & Gotcha!
Alysa Pederson & Atlas
Pamela Ford & Stryker
Catrina Thompson & Cedar
Alternate: Stéphan Henry & Gallop

300mm
Aaron Froude & Flix
Lindsay Benbow & Tarot
Jordan Jarvis-O'Connor & Tension
Sietske Rijnen & Maxxis*
Alternate: Stéphane Lapointe & Isla

400mm
Kirk Peterman & ELVIS
Kayl McCann & 5-Alive
Jordan Jarvis-O'Connor & Qwik
Roxane Pardiac & Thief!
Alternate: Kimberley Dick & Epic

500mm
Tiffany Salmon & Aloha
Jason-Elvis Métivier & KYÖ the 13th
Grace Clairmont & Dibs
Alternate: Tara Labelle & Fly!

600mm
Kassandra Harink & Blaze*
Karey Grisdale & Retro
Geneviève Lacroix & Lunga
Roxane Pardiac & Chit Chat
Alternate: Linda Saab & KobeBryant

Manager: Angela Koop
Assistant Manager: Kelsy Trigg

*2026 World Agility Open Medalist

Interested in sponsoring WAO Team Canada? We would love to hear from you! 🇨🇦

Graphics by: Ride Free Apparel | Custom Mountain Bike Apparel

10/07/2026

You see just Bee & I standing at the start line, but getting us to Finland took a village. ❤️

Team Management 💪🏻 🇨🇦
Theresa Rector - thank you for walking me to and from every run, celebrating the highs and helping through the lows. It was such a pleasure having you there. And Sandy Hovey, who I only met this year, you were an absolute delight. So helpful, and I loved our conversations!

Our Healthcare Team ❤️‍🩹
For Bee - Taylor Sobchuk for looking after her with Team Canada, Chelsea Loube for keeping her feeling great at home, and Dr. Paula and the Troy Vet Team for the endless support you’ve given both of us.

For me - Dr. David Murray for helping get my hip to Finland and through the week. Janita & Jaakko for hooking me up with a very special guy in a very special place. 😉 And Go See Blue for the special compression shorts that came with me to Finland!

Mel, my travel partner, problem solver and fellow participant in some very memorable and questionable moments. 😂 I’m so grateful you were there. You were SUCH a great help & support. May we never have to take another passport photo together again!

To the special people who sent personal messages, texts, videos, voice notes at exactly the right moments, you know who you are. ❤️

To my family and Ken for holding down the fort at home. And a special shoutout to Bhumi, the ultimate dog walker. She’s 3. 😂

Nicole Brown, thank you for lending me your fully prepared airline crate! ✈️

And to my social media community, HOLY 🥹 . The support from home this year was incredible. Every message meant so much. Truly.

To my competitor friends from around the world, some of you I see all the time and some I go years without seeing, but when we’re together it’s instant understanding, ridiculous laughter and like no time has passed. I think I’ll miss that part of these trips the most.

Thank you to Need Some Sun, The Agility Circle Tugs & Toys and Creekside Animal Clinic for supporting us and helping make these opportunities possible.

And finally, the one who makes all of this possible in the first place.

Bee 💛

The one and only.

10/05/2026

🎃👻 TRIAL OF TERROR IS COMING… IF YOU DARE! 👻🎃

Something spooky is brewing at McCann Dogs… and our annual Halloween-themed UKI Trial is creeping up fast! 🕷️

📅 OCTOBER 24 & 25

We still have some room for a few brave souls who are willing to enter the arena and face the Trial of Terror! 👀

And don’t worry… we’re not sending you in alone. Our judge, Andre Landry, will be there bringing his usual positive energy, good vibes, and probably a few laughs along with him. He’s a real hoot! 🎃

So grab your dog, grab your best Halloween costume, and come see if you can survive the Trial of Terror! 🧟‍♀️🐾

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/ueqU9cZtmV3QnPqR9

For all the spooky details and trial communication, join the McCann Dogs SPORTS - Upcoming Events

Enter if you dare. 😈🎃

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10/04/2026

We’ve been home for a few days, but the jet lag is kicking my ass and I somehow managed to add a little food poisoning to the mix. 😂 So I’m slowly finding my way back to real life.

Obviously, this run isn’t exactly one for the highlight reel. Although that weave entry was pretty damn good. 💁🏼‍♀️

But this run represents a whole lot more than what happened in the ring.

I was completely overwhelmed by the comments on my last post. It’s pretty amazing to see that people of all experience levels in this sport, and even people who don’t do agility at all, can recognize and resonate with the unique relationship we get to have with our dogs through this crazy sport.

That part is pretty damn special.

Our international chapter is officially closed, and I’m pretty sad about that. But when I look back at all the experiences Bee and I have had together, I can’t help but smile. Man, have we had some incredible adventures.

I have a few more posts coming to thank all of the people and support that make these experiences possible.

For now, we’re going with: don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. ❤️

More trip memories to come. 🇨🇦🐝

Agility Team Canada
The Agility Circle
Need Some Sun
Tugs & Toys
Creekside Animal Clinic

09/27/2026

🚨 vulnerable post alert!

To future Kayl: What an incredible experience and what a dog! 💛 How did we get so lucky! 🐝

09/26/2026

This one hurt.

I successfully battled the nerves before going in, and by the time I entered the ring my mind was calm and clear. I felt completely connected to Bee in every moment except… well, you’ll see. 🤦🏼‍♀️

The universe is REALLY making me work for it. 😂

Because once again, my dog has been an absolute dreamboat. She’s powerful, she’s turning, she’s listening, and she’s trying her absolute best for me. It’s just been one little thing each day.

I really hope we can put it all together tomorrow for our last run.

No matter what happens, I’m so proud of how we’re showing up for Canada. And we’re having a hell of a time doing it. 🇨🇦❤️

One more. Let’s go. 🐝

Sponsors 🙏🏻 Agility Team Canada The Agility Circle Need Some Sun Tugs & Toys Creekside Animal Clinic