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NEWARK SHOWGROUND<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bring your dog and have fun together at this year\u2019s have-a-go-activities*! It\u2019s a great chance to bond with your dog and learn something new \u2013 or if you\u2019ve 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!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*activities subject to change and small additional charges may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AGILITY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Discover the joy of agility with the aid of the instructors from the Trent Valley Dog Training Club. Run your dog on or off lead around the flowing and inviting course over jumps, through tunnels and over the contact equipment. Suitable for all dogs over one year. No experience necessary as help is given to ensure you all enjoy your agility experience. Activity is run by the Trent Valley Dog Training Club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DOCK DIVING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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 Sports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BARN HUNT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This \u2018scentwork with attitude\u2019 activity uses the natural instincts of your dog to locate scented tubes hidden amongst bales. Dogs love to use their amazing noses and thrill at the opportunity to \u2018play\u2019 at hunting as barn hunt mimics hunting for rats in a barn. The scentwork aspect satisfies many natural desires of your canine companions, releasing happy hormones and exercising their brains as they use their senses to ignore the dummy tubes and locate the scent tube. Activity is run by BTAC Dog Training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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HOOPERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hoopers is a fun and engaging sport where dogs negotiate hoops, tunnels and barrels in a flowing and inviting course. With no jumps or tight turns, the sport is accessible for all. We teach you how to help your dog understand \u2018hoop value\u2019, how to run through the\u00a080cm wide tunnels and run round the barrels,\u00a0all in the course order. On or off lead, no experience\u00a0necessary, suitable for dogs and puppies from 6 months. Activity is run by the BTAC Dog Training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DIGGER’S DELIGHT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve heard of a lucky dip \u2013 well this is a lucky \u2018dig\u2019!\u00a0 Can your dog find the treat bag hidden in the digging pit? Activity is run by AdoptaPaws UK Rescue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MINI AGILITY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Designed with smaller dogs in mind, mini-agility gives dogs and their owners the chance to have a go at an adapted agility obstacle course suitable for small breeds. Activity is run by Pug Life Rescue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FLYBALL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019re looking for an activity you and your dog can do together, have a go at this increasingly popular dog sport. Join in the Flyball fun from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm. Activity is run by the Trent Valley Dog Training Club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SCURRIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fun have-a-go activity is based on your dog\u2019s ability to retrieve. This year\u2019s event will include a \u2018Bales Up n Over\u2019 and a \u20182 Dummy Pick Up\u2019 challenge. There will also be a Fastest Winner competition. All runs will be timed and the top four times of the day will get prizes and rosettes. Activity is run by the Jixenwell GunDogs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LURE RACING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take on the lure challenge at our 2025 show! Lure Racing is where dogs chase an artificial lure across a field \u2013 see if your dog can get the fastest time in this year\u2019s lure race. Activity is run by the Yorkshire Hoopers Club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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HURDLES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let your dog have a go at Hurdles \u2013 a great activity for dogs to use their coordination and speed as they jump their way through the line of hurdles. Will they get the quickest time? Activity is run by the Yorkshire Hoopers Club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FASTEST RECALL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a test of speed! It\u2019s a high energy canine sport which requires your dog to chase a toy\u2026. 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TOMBOLA DASH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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