Have a go

Hylands – Have a Go Activities

Bring your dog and have fun together at this year’s have-a-go-activities*! It’s a great chance to bond with your dog and learn something new – or if you’ve tried the activities before, you can build on your skills together. If you enjoy yourselves, make sure you speak to the team running the activity as they may run a club that you can join too! 

This year’s activities include:

Fun Dog Shows: Does your dog have the waggiest tail or are they the most handsome hound? Take part in our Fun Dog Shows for the chance to win rosettes and compete in our Best in Show! All Fun Dog Shows are run by dog rescues and charities. Click here for a full list of this year’s Fun Dog Show classes at our Hylands Park show.

Dock Diving: Come along and let your dog have a go and get super wet in this increasingly popular sport. Remember to bring your camera as you are sure to get some good shots of dogs flying through the air! Activity is run by K9 Aqua.

Flyball: Flyball is a fun, fast sport for you and your dog (any breed, any size), as long as dogs are over 12 months old they can play flyball. If your dog loves a tennis ball and being active or if you’re looking for an activity you and your dog can do together, have a go at this increasingly popular dog sport. Activity is run by the Solar Flyball team in Wickford, Essex.

Scurries: Take part in fun dog scurries, which will be against the clock with prizes to be won! The scurries include a multi item pick up, a long retreive and an obstacle retreive. The fastest three dogs get great prizes and special prizes for juniors too. Activity is run by Felleywood Flyers.

KC Good Citizen Obedience Test: Official Kennel Club Test… A series of simple exercises to test good behaviour. Entrants will either receive a “Pass” and a Certificate or a “Not Ready”. Rosettes will be available to purchase. Click here for more detailed information about the test. The test will be run by Training Plus Dog Training.

NEW: Nosework & Canine Enrichment: Did you know that your dog’s nose can be 1,000 times more sensitive than a human nose at detecting odour? Sniffing is an important function for dogs, leaving them with a ‘feel good’ factor. Come and let your dog have a go at our new Nosework area, where you can discover some enrichment ideas to use at home and learn more about the benefits of Nosework for your dog. Activity is run by Nosing Around UK from Chelmsford.

Mini Agility: Designed specifically for smaller breeds in mind, have a go at the fun ‘Mini Agility’ course. Activity is run by Muffin Pug Rescue.

Temptation Alley: Can your dog make it to the end of our brand new Temptation Alley? Call your dog and see if they can come back to you without being tempted by any of the treats, toys and food in Temptation Alley. There’s two courses to choose from – if you feel confident after the beginners fun course, why not try the timed advanced course where rosettes will be awarded for first to third place. Activity is run by Malamute Matters.

Fastest Recall: This is a test of speed! It’s a high energy canine sport which requires your dog to chase a toy…. then come back on recall. Will your dog be the quickest of the day? All proceeds of the Recall go to the German Shepherd Rescue Elite.

Tombola Dash: The fastest times within each hour will win a prize. Fastest dog of the day wins a rosette. Activity is run by the Notts & Yorkshire Boxer Rescue.

Egg & Spoon Race: Do you have steady hands? Could you keep a rubber egg on a spoon with your dog at your side? It’s the ultimate test of teamwork, obedience and balance as you and your dog make your way down the track in this timed fun race. There’s also fun for kids too with ‘Pin the Tail on the Malamute’. Activities run by Malamute Matters.

Obedience: For hands on training and advice, meet the experts and learn how to train your dog to respond to your commands. There will be advice on heel work, recall and more. PLUS young handlers will also be able to have a go with a children’s fun class where they will be tested on walking to heel, sit, recall and more. Click here for details. Activity is run by the Training Plus Dog Training Club.

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*activities subject to change and small additional charges may apply.