Events and activities

Explore the events on offer for you and your dog. Find out what’s on and where and how to get involved. From Crufts to the International Agility Festival, we’ve got something for everyone.

We have compiled for you information which we hope will be helpful and relevant in the management of your club/society.

Agility is open to all types and sizes of dog. It is a fun, exciting activity for dogs and owners to take part in. It involves your dog’s negotiating different obstacles through a set course.

In these exciting working trials, Bloodhounds use their natural ability to follow a human scent trail over a 'line' up to 3 miles long.

The most popular form of canine competition in this country is the dog show - the contest for purebred dogs registered with The Kennel Club.

Field trials resemble a day's shooting in the field and were developed to test the working ability of gundogs.

Heelwork to music is where competitors choreograph routines with their own choice of music of up to four minutes and perform these with their dog.

Competitive obedience is all about the training you and your dog have achieved, from puppy training classes to competitions.

Rally welcomes all types and sizes of dog and is about teamwork. You and your dog will navigate a course of different exercises together.

Find an approved judge in the relevant discipline and location.

Search for dog clubs in your area offering training, advice or activities.

Explore our database of shows and trials licensed by The Kennel Club.