Tenielle Thwaites
Biography
I live in Orange in Central Western New South Wales (NSW) with my husband, 13 year old son and two dogs - Celti (Border Collie, 13 years) and Rippa (Australian Kelpie, 5 years).
I was introduced to dog sports in 2007 when I took my puppy to the local dog training club to teach her basic manners and obedience. They had agility set up nearby and from the moment I saw agility in action‚ I was hooked.
After several years of competing, I wanted to give back to the sport that I loved so I became a judge at the end of 2015. I have judged in every state in Australia including several state championships in NSW, SA, VIC and QLD and more recently the 2023 Agility Nationals in Perth, Western Australia.
I am currently a member of the NSW Agility Judges Training Committee and find it rewarding to mentor and train aspiring judges. I enjoy designing courses that are challenging, fast and flowing. It is a thrill and a privilege to watch dog and handler teams attack my courses and the different handling options that they choose.
I am super excited for the upcoming 2024 Agility Nationals in Sydney and look forward to seeing the teams compete. I would like to wish everyone the very best of luck – enjoy the ride!