Ordering photo magnets that capture your dog's full run sequence
Agility handlers spend countless hours training, but a single trial weekend can vanish in a blur of weaves, tunnels and jump combinations. A complete run sequence tells the story of partnership between dog and handler, and a magnet set lets you pin that story to the fridge, the kennel-room cabinet, or the garage wall where you store leads and collars.
Across Australia, the agility community thrives in regional hubs from Perth and Adelaide through to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Many handlers bookend their season with the big spring and autumn trials, then chase winter points at indoor venues in places like Bendigo or Toowoomba. Whatever your schedule, having physical mementos of every clear round helps the memories last longer than a phone screen.
Pawprint Pictures has built its service around the realities of these events. Photographers capture each obstacle in sequence, then file images by club, handler and dog so you can browse a full run from start to finish. The following walkthrough explains how to turn those images into a custom magnet set delivered to your door.
Why a full-sequence magnet set suits Australian handlers
Australian agility trials often unfold in open paddocks or large covered arenas where the lighting shifts dramatically from morning to afternoon. A magnet set built from the same run captures the course flow in chronological order, so the eye can follow your dog's path exactly as the judge saw it. Each panel can focus on a single contact, a tricky tunnel entry, or the final drive to the finish line.
Magnet sets are also practical for handlers who travel. They are lightweight enough to slip into a competition bag, sturdy enough to survive the boot of a car heading to a country trial, and small enough to send as a gift to a coach interstate. Many competitors in Queensland and New South Wales use them as training rewards, sticking a successful run onto the kennel wall to remind the dog, and themselves, what a clean weave entry looks like.
Locating your trial gallery on the site
Once you know which event you attended, the first step is to find your gallery. Pawprint Pictures sorts images by club, organisation and date, so you can search by handler surname or registered dog name. If you competed under AKC, USDAA, NADAC, CPE or ASCA affiliations, the search filters will recognise those entries and return the correct event.
If you are unsure which photographer covered your trial, the homepage lets you browse recent galleries by state. From there, clicking through to the main gallery gives you a chronological view of recent events. Many handlers bookmark their club's gallery page after each weekend so they can check back as more images are uploaded in the days following the trial.
Choosing the right frames from each obstacle
A full run sequence typically includes twelve to twenty images, depending on course length and the number of obstacles. Most handlers select one shot per major element: start line, first jump, weave poles, A-frame or dog walk, tunnel, and finish. The aim is continuity, so try to choose frames where your dog is moving in roughly the same direction across the whole set.
The site lets you preview each image at full resolution before adding it to your cart. Look for sharp focus on the eyes, clean background separation, and a clear view of the obstacle being negotiated. If your trial was held indoors in a venue like the Dogs NSW Building at Orchard Hills, watch for harsh shadows on the dog's outline. Outdoor venues around Horsham or Gawler can throw bright highlights, so lean toward frames where exposure is balanced.
Customising the set before checkout
Once your selections are saved, you can build the magnet set in the product configurator. Standard sets include between six and twelve panels, with options to add a title plate showing the trial name, date, dog's call name and handler's club. Australian buyers will see prices in AUD with GST included, and you can choose between matte and gloss laminate finishes.
Many handlers also add a personalised caption to the title plate, such as the dog's pedigree name or a memorable quote from the weekend. If you run multiple dogs, the configurator allows you to split a single order across two registered handlers at the same club, which saves on shipping within states like Victoria or Tasmania. Before finalising, double-check spelling of kennel names and titles, since these plates are printed exactly as entered.
Shipping, GST and timing across the country
Photo magnets are produced in batches after each trial weekend, then packed and dispatched from the studio. Standard Australian delivery is calculated at checkout based on your postcode, with express options available for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane metro areas. Regional addresses in the Northern Territory or far north Queensland can take a few extra days, especially during peak season around the Royal Melbourne Show and the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
The shopping cart handles GST automatically for Australian residents, so the price you see at checkout is the final price. International buyers can place orders too, though duties and biosecurity paperwork may apply if magnets contain any natural material components. For most domestic handlers, the turnaround from order to delivery is roughly ten working days, which means a set ordered on Monday can be on the fridge by the following weekend.
| Product format | Pieces per run | Best use | Price range (AUD) | Shelf life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single premium print | 1 | Framed display, gifts | $25–$45 | Decades with UV framing |
| Multi-print set | 8–12 | Training room wall, club noticeboard | $90–$150 | Decades with proper storage |
| Magnet set | 6–12 | Fridge, kennel cabinet, lockers | $75–$130 | 5–10 years indoors |
| Digital download pack | All images | Social media, training analysis | $40–$80 | Indefinite on cloud storage |
| Canvas collage | 6–10 | Living room, office | $180–$260 | 10–15 years indoors |
Getting the most from your magnet set
- Order within four weeks of the trial while the photographer's editing queue is shortest and your memory of the run is freshest.
- Choose frames where the dog's outline is fully visible rather than cropped at the edges.
- Add the trial date and club name to the title plate so the set doubles as a record of the season.
- Consider a matte finish for sunny kitchens and a gloss finish for darker rooms where you want the colours to pop.
- If you run the same dog in multiple organisations, order one magnet set per sanctioning body to track your titles visually.
- Reuse the magnets on your agility crate at outdoor trials, which doubles as a conversation starter with other handlers.
Looking through the customer acclamations page can help if you are still weighing up which finish suits your home. Past buyers often mention how the magnets held up after a year on a garage fridge in humid Darwin summers, or how the title plate became a keepsake after a dog's retirement.
The simplest path from trial day to fridge door is straightforward: find your gallery, pick a frame from each obstacle, customise the title plate and check out. Within a fortnight your dog's cleanest run of the season will be hanging where you see it every morning, ready to motivate the next training session on the lawn.