WILMINGTON, MA — Internationally known Wilmington dog agility trainer Andy Winther has won the prestigious 2026 American Kennel Club (AKC) Premier Cup that was held in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
The invitation-only dog agility competition attracts the most elite dog handlers from around the country.
Andy and his trusty dog Zoom-Zoom finished 7th in the 20-inch preliminary rounds with lighting fast qualifying times and emerged as the #1 Team in the final round when all elements of perfect handling and flawless performance clicked together.
The competition will be broadcast nationally on ESPN in the upcoming weeks.
For more information about master-level agility training, visit http://www.awdt.org.
Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.

