Darren Plummer
I entered the world of dog agility in 1997, it was my first foray into any type of dog training. To this point, I had just been Kim’s support system. I started agility with Allie, one of Kim’s original trial dogs. Allie patiently (and at times arrogantly!) trained me to play the sport. She took me all over Canada and the USA. Because of Allie, and the sport of agility, I have met wonderful people from all over North America.
I have had the pleasure of training and running many wonderful dogs in my 25 years in agility. Each one of these amazing souls taught me something new and unique about the sport. The evolution of a Judge, I believe, is the education and knowledge we gain along the way and over the years and is best taught by our four-legged partners.
I became an all levels AAC Judge in 2002 and joined the UKI Judging panel as well when UKI was in its infancy. I consider myself very lucky as judging has taken me across Canada, allowing me the pleasure of a front row seat to those running their bffs.
I have had the honour of judging at the AAC Regional and National levels many times in my career. I have also enjoyed the pleasure of judging the UKI Nationals and Cups as well.
With our son now living in Austria, going to high school and playing hockey, and with our own facility in Prince Albert keeping us busy, I have done more judging at home as my travel now seems to be over to Europe to visit.
It’s an honour to be again asked to judge the SK MB NU Regionals. I have always enjoyed judging the dogs from my home region.
To all those I will see in the ring, enjoy these moments, they are gone far too quickly. Step into the ring with a smile, you have your best friend by your side. Leave the ring the same way, you are their whole world.
I look forward to seeing you all in my ring in June.
Have Fun! Smile! Enjoy the ride!
Darren Plummer

Darren Plummer is from Prince Albert, SK.
He shares his life with his wife Kimberley Anderson,
their son Brayden, 8 dogs and 2 cats.
DragonFly asked she be given credit for this photo
as none of my dogs would sit for a good picture!!