Activity Weekends

Our activity weekends cater for all individuals from those who struggle to get their dog to sit to those who have been running up and down the agility A-Frame for years.  Our experienced trainers are on hand at all times to cover all levels of experience and help you get the best from your dog.  Our weekends are a great way to have fun with your dog and meet other young people with similar interests.

2010 Activity Weekends

Birmingham Activity Weekend

Date: 8-9 May 2010

Venue: Staffordshire County Showground

This is a great weekend to train your dog for newcomers and also for members who would like to brush up on their skills if competing in the year ahead! The weekend is held at the Birmingham National Dog Show at Staffordshire Showground and is a good place to experience your first dog show. Activities on offer include Handling and Agility training and exciting DFS Crufts qualifiers including Grooming and Obedience, So come along and get fit and healthy while having fun and bonding with your dog. Schedules will be available to download in the new year.

Welsh Kennel Club Activity Weekend

Date: 20-22 August 2010

Venue: Welsh Kennel Club, Builth Wells

Want to have fun with your dog in the summer holidays? Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Builth Wells and come along to the Welsh Kennel Club Activity Weekend. Rain or shine, all members have a fab time training their dogs in our allocated YKC area and if you feel confident competing with your dog then make sure you enter one of the DFS Crufts qualifiers on offer. With social activities in the evening for you to take part in, it’s a great way to meet or catch up with other like minded YKC members and take part in all of the fun! Schedules will be available to download in the new year.

Newark Activity Weekend

Date: October/November 2010

This weekend is not to be missed in 2010 with training throughout the three days and DFS Crufts qualifying competitions held on Sunday which could be your last chance to qualify in 2010.  Remember that you don’t need any experience in any of the activities to attend with your dog as our training covers all needs, from absolute beginners to our regular attendees, and you can attend with any KC registered dog so there’s no reason to miss out! Schedules will be available to download in the new year.

How much does training cost?

Training costs £16 per day; this includes four one hour training sessions in various fields which you opt to train in.  If you would like to take part in the competitions that are on offer, these are charged at £3 per class.

How are the activities structured?

There are four training sessions per day; two take place in the morning and two in the afternoon.  Members can either come for the day, or if there are facilities on site available, camp and make a weekend of it.

Where do families stay?

Some of the shows have facilities for caravans and tents or you could just visit for the day/weekend – its entirely up to you.  Please contact the relevant secretary if you would like to book accommodation.