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Reetta Pirttikoski

Eurajoki is famous for two things: housing Finland's biggest nuclear power plants and the fabulous Reetta Pirttikoski. We're not saying the two are related, but some people are just a little suspicious of that "radiant" glow of hers.

Reetta started her agility journey with her Jackrussell “Äksy”. Formerly a crazy horse lady, she first thought of agility as a fun leisurely activity with her dog. Agility soon swept her away and she has since competed in all height categories, including a Boxer, a Spanish Water Dog and of course a Bordercollie. 

She coaches a variety of skill levels from beginners to national teams and loves honing the skills of the dogs to perfection. Since earning her stripes as a Judge in 2013, she’s been collecting passport stamps faster than most people get a hair cut, judging in over 20 countries outside Finland. Her abilities have been recognized in major international events, being chosen to judge Junior Agility World Championships 2022, European Open 2024 and Agility World Championships 2026. 

Judging is her greatest passion, and the coolest thing she knows, is when her course plan comes to life with each team choosing their own path and creating their art more beautiful than the other! Her coursedesigns give the handlers a possibility to find the best route or utilize the dogs skills to achieve a flow normally only found in rivers carved in stone.

Whether it’s judging or coaching, her radiating laughter makes her easy to find while transferring her immense joy and passion to all others around her.

Big events can often steal the show, but she says the most memorable experiences sometimes come from the simple things - the passion, warmth and co-operation of smaller clubs, or the smiles and eagerness of the competitors.