08/07/2026
On Sunday, we tragically lost someone who meant so much to us.
Like so many in the agility world, we are heartbroken by the passing of Jen Lewis of Freymor Dogs.
A World Champion handler, an exceptional trainer, and one of the most knowledgeable dog people you could ever meet, Jen’s impact reached far beyond the dogs she trained. She had a rare gift for explaining, inspiring, and sharing her knowledge so generously with anyone eager to learn.
Jen became part of the Bankhouse Barkers story around 15 years ago after our old school friend, Pam, introduced us, simply saying, “She really knows her stuff.” That turned out to be one of the biggest understatements ever.
In our early days, Jen instructed for Bankhouse Barkers and became an invaluable mentor. She helped shape not only our skills but also our confidence as instructors, always giving her time so freely and always wanting others to succeed.
More recently, she shared our training venue here in Leeds, running her much-loved Freymor Dogs alongside Bankhouse Barkers. It has been a privilege to have her as both a colleague,
a mentor and a friend. It still feels impossible to believe she won’t be pulling up in her van or walking onto the field with her dogs beside her.
We are still struggling to come to terms with the loss of someone who gave so much to our club, to the sport, and to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Our thoughts are with Jen’s parents, her sister, her family, her friends, her clients, and everyone whose lives she touched.
Our little corner of Yorkshire is a much poorer place without her, and the wider agility community has lost one of its brightest lights.
Rest peacefully, Jen. We’d like to think you’re reunited with Morgan, Freya, Dill and Theory talking training, putting the world to rights, and squeezing in just one more session to perfect those running contacts.
You will be missed beyond words, but never forgotten.
Sam & Jess
