Agility dog training day for young dog lovers

Young dog owners in Devon are invited to boost their canine training skills and try out agility activities by attending a fun training day organised by the Young Kennel Club (YKC) in Okehampton.

The Young Kennel Club Dog Agility Training Day will take place at Devon Dog’s fantastic training grounds on Sunday 17th April 2016. The day is open to all YKC members aged 6-24 years, whether they have experience in dog agility or are complete beginners to the competition.

The day will offer members access to agility training from top agility handler, Neil Ellis. Neil has been competing in agility for the past thirteen years and has come through the ranks of the YKC, competing in the junior finals at the Kennel Club International Agility Festival on numerous occasions, as well as competing in the YKC events at Crufts for the past seven years. Neil has represented Agility Team GB at the European Championships twice, made up an Agility Champion and won a number of senior titles over the past few years.

There are two sessions available: the first session in the morning is for beginners who have either just started agility or have never tried it, and the second session in the afternoon is for members who already compete in agility to improve their skills.

Jane Fullbrook, YKC Events Co-Ordinator said: “We’re delighted to announce the Okehampton Dog Agility Training day at the Devon Dogs facility. It’s perfect for any young person who has a love of dogs and agility.

“We’re happy to cater to all levels, whether you’ve never tried agility before or whether you want to hone your skills with your canine friend. Our training days are always such fun and lasting friendships are often formed along the way - we hope that Okehampton will follow in previous events’ footsteps.”

The Young Kennel Club is the Kennel Club’s group for young dog lovers aged from 6-24 and members can take part in dedicated events and activities that educate young people in the care and training of dogs in a fun and friendly environment.

To find out more about the Okehampton Dog Agility Training day, please contact the YKC team: YKC@thekennelclub.org.uk. Each session costs £25, and will last 3 hours with 10 minute breaks every hour. Members under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, but they will attend free of charge.

To apply to attend the training day, please fill out the online form on the website: http://www.ykc.org.uk/content/get-involved/young-kennel-club-events-cale....