Nine year old collie, Peggy Sue, is on her last agility season this year. 

Owner, Rachel Williams took some time out from organising the Agility trials at Dogs Day Out in Hampshire to talk about the sport in general and Peggy Sue's career. 

Rachel is interesting on the working urge in collies - Peggy Sue will retire from agility, but she has no plans to stop. She's also bringing on her younger puppy, Brie, whose parents are both working farm dogs.

She also explains why this sport - seen at the highest levels at Crufts and international competitions - remains highly accessible to any dog and handler with a close relationship and a liking for activity. 

It's accessible to all - from kids to really quite old (!), and all breeds can participate from toy poodles to malinois.

Recorded at Dogs Day Out, 2026 in East Worldham, Hampshire.

Photo by Sean Cameron. 

Find out more about agility:
Kennel Club website - list of approved trainers (positive reinforcement only)
Agility4all.co.uk - UK based agility shows for all dogs (with diary)
Agilitynet on Facebook for meet ups and classes near you

Do you work your dog or dogs? 

Please get in touch with Kate at team@shineradio.uk if you'd like to introduce a working dog to the show! 

Nine year old collie, Peggy Sue, is on her last agility season this year.&nbsp;
Owner, Rachel Williams took some time out from organising the Agility trials at Dogs Day Out in Hampshire to talk about the sport in general and Peggy Sue's career.&nbsp;
Rachel is interesting on the working urge in collies - Peggy Sue will retire from agility, but she has no plans to stop. She's also bringing on her younger puppy, Brie, whose parents are both working farm dogs.
She also explains why this sport - seen at the highest levels at Crufts and international competitions - remains highly accessible to any dog and handler with a close relationship and a liking for activity.&nbsp;
It's accessible to all - from kids to really quite old (!), and all breeds can participate from toy poodles to malinois.
Recorded at <a href="https://www.dogsdayworldham.com/">Dogs Day Out, 2026</a> in East Worldham, Hampshire.
Photo by Sean Cameron.&nbsp;
Find out more about agility:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.royalkennelclub.com/activities/other-activities/agility/">Kennel Club website </a>- list of approved trainers (positive reinforcement only)</li>
<li><a href="agility4all.co.uk">Agility4all.co.uk</a> - UK based agility shows for all dogs (with diary)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/138106032889353/">Agilitynet</a> on Facebook for meet ups and classes near you</li>
</ul>
Do you work your dog or dogs?&nbsp;
Please get in touch with Kate at <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> if you'd like to introduce a working dog to the show!&nbsp;

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