A DOG and her handler are celebrating after clinching the top spot at The Kennel Club International Agility Festival.

Kirsty Armitstead, from Yatton, Somerset along with her dog, Cuba, triumphed in the Intermediate Kennel Club Agility Stakes quarter-final on Thursday, August 7, a win which qualifies them for December’s semi-final.

Ms Armitstead said: “To win against so many partnerships I really admire was really surreal; I'm still in shock to be honest.

“Cuba has been spoilt with a new toy, cuddles and lots of treats - although she'd be happy to just play more agility.

“I've been doing agility for seven years, but Cuba is only in her third competitive season and she's making lots of my dreams come true so hopefully there's more to come in the future.”