Bell currently trains our new handlers and new dogs to a level where they can negotiate all obstacles in a safe manner. Bell has been training dogs and handlers to do Agility for over 15 years and competes purely for enjoyment and fun. She currently competes with Ebony (collie-oodle) and  Misty (Bearded collie) both at grade 2 and is currently training her youngster Lacy.

Marilyn's daughter Helen began a very successful agility partnership with her Working Sheepdog Gemma in 1998.  Marilyn was her chauffeur as they travelled around the country with their tiny dome tent. They were hooked from the start.  In November 1999 Marilyn bought Sally and began competing in 2001. Sally taught Marilyn a great deal and managed to get to Grade 6. 

In 2003 Flyte (Borderstorm Take Flyte) arrived. Flyte is Marilyn's "once in a lifetime dog".  Flyte is incredibly fast and Marilyn really struggled controlling his speed. He would flatten any obstacle in his way, including breaking weave poles. When they started competing, the one thing Marilyn  was confident of, was that Flyte would stop on his contacts.  However, poles were scattered everywhere! 

Marilyn now works at Grade 7 and has competed at Crufts in the team Competition, at the Olympia final in 2008 and also in a number of Championship finals.  Marilyn is trying out for the Great Britain Agility teams this year.  Marilyn says, "Well, the way I look at it, if you don’t try you will never succeed. My dog is good enough, I just hope I am".

In February Marilyn has an addition to the family, Flyte’s nephew, Trek and is already looking forward to the new challenge.

Marilyn’s classes are based around teaching Grade 1-4 handlers and dogs specific combinations and handling skills that are required for progression into competition agility.