Courtney Keys - Agility Judge

12/05/2025

Someday I will figure out how to give timely cues to my adorable and confident tiny spaniel so she doesn’t grab bonus tunnels, but today is not that day 😂😂

11/11/2025

Just a cute spaniel here to let you know I’ve updated my 2026 judging calendar over at agilityjudge.com!

February 14–16: Leaps N Bounds in Peoria, AZ

February 27–March 1: Low Country Dog Agility in Charleston, SC

March 27–29: Santa Barbara Flyers in Santa Barbara, CA

April 11–12: Arizona Mountain Dog Sports in Payson, AZ

June 6–7: Pawsitive Partners in Indianapolis, IN

July 18–19: Canine Sports Zone in Madison, WI

August 7–9: USDAA Southeastern Regional in Perry, GA

August 14–16: Rainier Agility Team in Auburn, WA

September 12–13: Riverside Canine Center in North Kingstown, RI

11/10/2025

Well, I used the whole ring and I don’t think I really repeated the same challenge with these three, I think, but they were huge courses and we ran them all in a row! Thank you to everyone with Canine Combustion for a very fun weekend!

11/07/2025

After 11 years of course designing, judging, hosting shows, and mentoring new judges, today was my last day of UKI. I have asked to be removed from the judges’ list.

For fun, here is the first Senior/Champion Speedstakes course I ever designed, along with the last from today. I’m glad we don’t put tunnels in that shape anymore!

10/26/2025

Still processing the amazing time we had at Cynosport this year!

When I first got Nessa, I just wanted her to like agility. She had great skills, but we kept trying to figure out our ring entrance routine because going into the ring at trials always was hard for her. I’ve played with it a lot this year. But it was only at Cynosport where she decided it 100% worked for her and she was all in. It sounds like I’m making that up! But it’s true.

Such a good dog who has never been the fastest out there, but we made Steeple finals and I was so proud of her in that run. She also was 4th in Strategic Games and 5th overall in team individual out of 60-some dogs in 12”, and our amazing and fun team Big Chair Energy placed 10th!

Just goes to show, never give up on your amazing dogs! They might just surprise you one day! Happy trialing!

09/28/2025

Always fun to judge for DAWG, the club that gave me my start in agility and in judging! Thanks everyone for a great weekend. It was my first time back to Texas since I moved, so also a shout out to my fellow judge for indulging my desire to consume my weight in enchiladas and margaritas.

09/21/2025

Another example of using some skills to make a better plan in games classes! Wanted to try the backside at the second jump and then a little baby test of weave independence. 74 points in 23.46 seconds, and yes this is AKC FAST, don’t laugh at me!

09/19/2025

Well I still haven’t judged in more than three months and I haven’t competed in two, either! I’m getting back to both this month, but in the meantime, here’s a cute spaniel and a fun course I designed but did not judge. Happy trialing!

08/09/2025

Just a cute spaniel! I’m in the middle of a rare three-month break from judging, but course designing for the fall!

My schedule for 2026 and beyond isn’t nearly full, so if you need a USDAA judge, do reach out. I tend not to accept two-ring, one-judge assignments anymore, but open to discussions. :)

06/09/2025

A few good ones from a nice big ring! Thank you for a fun weekend!

06/05/2025

I think this is the coolest sequence of takeoff pics of Ness! Thanks to Courtney for these and other great shots from the RAT USDAA last month.

06/02/2025

It's Monday! Did YOU help at your agility trial over the weekend?? Some thoughts on volunteering!

Consider helping out at trials if you don’t — you might learn something!