Free Spirit Dogs

06/01/2026

Our July AAC trials are now OPEN for public entry!

Whether July brings blazing sunshine, thunderstorms, smoke, or anything in between, you'll be trialing in our fully climate controlled indoor facility 🤩😎

Here’s what we have lined up for July:

July 2 AAC Trial
Featuring Snooker & Steeplechase
Judge: Sandi Maday

July 25-26 AAC Trial
Featuring 3 Standard, 3 Jumpers, 2 Snooker, 2 Steeplechase
Judges: Sandi Maday & Christina Sanders

July 30 AAC Trial
Featuring Gamble & Steeplechase
Judge: Christina Sanders

We are looking forward to a summer of great courses, great judges, and a laid-back atmosphere where both dogs and handlers can stay comfortable all day long 🤩

Entry forms for all three events can be found here:

https://www.freespiritdogs.com/events

05/30/2026

🔥 Beat the heat. Run your best. ❄️

Our July AAC trials are opening for entry Monday, June 1 at 10am!

These trials are in the dead of summer, but fear not... we have AIR CONDITIONING! 😎

The new AC unit has been keeping up beautifully, even on the 30 degree days we've had already. We're so excited to be heading into summer trial season with a cool, comfortable environment for both dogs and handlers.

July 2 AAC Trial
Featuring Snooker & Steeplechase
Premium: https://canva.link/6okac96ij4mt1hz

July 25-26 AAC Trial
Weekend trial featuring 3 Standard, 3 Jumpers, 2 Snooker, 2 Steeplechase
Premium: https://canva.link/ayhhp1r8mpa6tnx

July 30 AAC Trial
Featuring Gamble & Steeplechase
Premium: https://canva.link/08xyeivjxycecmp

Set your alarms! Entries open Monday, June 1 at 10am.

Which July trial will we see you at? 👇🐾

05/08/2026

🚨 Our June 7 AAC trial closes TONIGHT at midnight and we only have space for 3 more dogs for the day.

If you’ve been thinking about entering, this is probably your sign to get it in before the deadline 😅

✨ Climate controlled facility (yes, air conditioned!!)
✨ Fun atmosphere + a great way to kick off June trial season
✨ Judges: Sandi Maday and Jenn Coltman

Entry form:
https://form.jotform.com/261171341186250

04/30/2026

🚨 Entries open TOMORROW 🚨

Our June 6 & 7 AAC and UKI trials open for public entry Thurs, April 30 @ 10am

Our members and early access folks have already started filling these events… so if you’re hoping to get in we recommend being ready first thing tomorrow!

• June 6 UKI with judge Katie Calon
• June 7 AAC with judges Sandi Maday & Jenn Coltman

👉Premiums linked on our website and entry forms will go live at 10am tomorrow! Check it out here:

Welcome! We are so excited for you to join us at one of our events!Please see our list of events along with their respective entry forms below. If you are entered in a trial and need to adjust or cancel your entry or submit a height card, please use the buttons below. 2026 AAC Trial Dates have been....

04/02/2026

Second year in a row spring has glitched on the day our May trials open for entry 😅😅 I swear it's not our fault!! We want spring just as bad as everyone else. While we wait for mother nature to sort herself out... you can cheer yourself up by entering one of our upcoming trials 🤓

https://www.freespiritdogs.com/events

03/11/2026

Last Minute Opportunity to Train with Stefanie Rainer!

The amazingly talented Stefanie Rainer is here (3rd year in a row!) for a marathon of agility seminars running Thursday through Sunday this week. We have one last minute working spot left in three upcoming seminars.

Working Spot Availability:

Thursday, March 12 Masters Handling
9:00am - 12:30pm [1 spot available]

Saturday, March 14 Masters Handling
9:00am - 12:30pm [1 spot available]

Sunday, March 15 Masters Handling
1:30pm - 5:00pm [1 spot available]

Stefanie is an excellent coach known for helping teams build clarity, confidence, and better communication on course. These sessions are a great opportunity to work through sequences, refine handling, and get thoughtful feedback on your training. Stef is also great at adapting to your skill level and handling system - if you have questions about if these seminars are the right fit for you feel free to message us!

We also have auditing spots available for anyone who wants to come watch, walk courses, and learn without bringing a dog. Auditing is a fantastic way to gain insight and ask questions without the pressure of running.

Message us for more info or register here:

Please click the link to complete this form.

03/03/2026

Last-Minute Opportunity! Starters Friendly Seminars This Thursday
📅 March 5, 2026

If you’ve been wanting a supportive, small-group learning environment to sharpen your agility skills... this is your chance.

We have 2 working spots left in each seminar with Tracey Mallinson and Jenn Coltman this Thursday.

These sessions are intentionally small (max 6 working spots), which means real coaching, personalized feedback, and practical takeaways you can immediately apply.

💫 Developing Handling Skills w/ Tracey
Perfect for teams building their foundation and wanting smoother, more efficient runs.
We’ll focus on soft & tight turns, introductory layering, and improving timing and clarity on course.

🧠 Handle the Human w/ Tracey (Handler Only - No Dogs)
A mental performance session focused on awareness, decision-making, and handling pressure with clarity and confidence.

🎯 Getting Ring Ready w/ Jenn
Designed to help newer teams bridge the gap between training and trials - covering warm-ups, ring routines, arousal management, and realistic expectations.

Competition season is coming quickly, and this is a fantastic way to feel more prepared and more confident heading into spring trials.

If this feels like the right next step for you, we’d love to have you.

👉 Register here:

Please click the link to complete this form.

01/31/2026

🚨 ENTRY IS NOW OPEN 🚨
Our March 2026 Agility Trials are officially open to everyone!

👉 March 6 - UKI Trial
Friday daytime trial with judge Tracey Mallinson
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/260278581232255

👉 March 7-8 - AAC Trial
Weekend trial with judges Tracey Mallinson & Jenn Coltman
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/260278821459263

Heads up: students, members, and priority list entries opened earlier and these trials are already filling, so if you’re planning to join us, we recommend getting your entry in ASAP to avoid missing out.

📣 Interested in training with the judges while Tracey is in town?
Fill out our Seminar Interest Form to gain access to registration!
INTEREST FORM: https://form.jotform.com/260265611038249

12/14/2025

✨ January 2026 AAC Trials are loading… ✨

The first Free Spirit trials of 2026 are opening soon! Please note the entry schedule below:

ENTRY OPENING DATES:
• Dec 15 @ 10am – Students & Perk Holders
• Dec 16 @ 10am – Priority List
• Dec 17 @ 10am – Public

🔗 Trial info & Premium links:

Jan 17–18 | AAC Advanced / Masters
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG7W3CGTcE/hsLJkFmgzl47lnCDPSlwVQ/view

Jan 29 | AAC Standard & Steeplechase
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG7W9ffDmw/BrCCTD9mdlYd0-c6l9sqyw/view

We’re excited to kick off 2026 with you - see you in January! 💜🐾

11/29/2025

It feels wild to think about heat right now with today being the coldest Nov day so far 🥶 but… remember those brutal +35°C days this summer? 🥵

I don't know about you, but I remember being too hot to train, move, or even think clearly... and my dogs weren't much better.

Well, summer 2026 we won’t keep the facility quite as cold as it is outside today 😂

But next summer… you’ll be able to walk into a fully air-conditioned, climate-controlled building.

It feels wild to think about heat right now with today being the coldest Nov day so far 🥶 but… remember those brutal +35°C days this summer? 🥵

I don't know about you, but I remember being too hot to train, move, or even think clearly... and my dogs weren't much better.

Well, summer 2026 we won’t keep the facility quite as cold as it is outside today 😂

But next summer… you’ll be able to walk into a fully air-conditioned, climate-controlled building.

Training won’t grind to a halt. No need to lose progress on any training projects. And you can safely maintain behaviours leading up to the big summer competitions.

If you buy a package through our Black Friday Trial Package Sale this weekend, you're guaranteed to get into any 2026 Free Spirit trial you want, PLUS you'll get Free Mat Time bonuses with every package.

FREE Mat Time minutes are valid *all year*!

Use them when it's -35°C to get relief from the cold.

AND when it's +35°C to get relief from the heat.

The sale runs until Sunday at 11pm, or until packages sell out:

👉 https://www.freespiritdogs.com/agilityentryfeepasses

Today it’s cold.
In July it will be +35°C.

Future you (and your dog) will be very glad you planned ahead 💜

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