Have-a-go Activities

NEWBURY SHOWGROUND

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!

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

AGILITY

Discover the joy of agility with the aid of the instructors from Colin’s Agility 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 Colin’s Agility Club.

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 Sports.

DOG PARKOUR

Dog parkour is the ultimate team-building activity for you and your dog! Combining action-packed games and physical challenges with creative puzzles and mental exercises, dog parkour is a new exciting and unique way to engage your dog’s mind and body. The have-a-go Dog Parkour obstacle course will give you and your four-legged teammate the chance to test out your teamwork and communication skills. Climbing over, under, through, along and around the obstacles; how many can you conquer? Activity is run by Dorset Dog Parkour.

HEELWORK TO MUSIC

Join six times Crufts winner Nicci Hindson and her dog Elsa for some have-a-go Heelwork to Music fun at the All About Dogs Show Newbury. Nicci and Elsa have represented team GB eight times in total and have had many successes including three team golds, three team silvers and an individual vice world champion. Get some top tips from Nicci as you learn some heelwork to music moves with your dog. Nicci Hindson is also known as Strictly Canine HTM.

WHEEL OF PAWTUNE

Come and try your luck on our Wheel of Pawtune. Spin the wheel, cross your paws and hope you win a prize. With prizes ranging from dog beds and toys, to treats and many more, these will be sure to get your (dog’s) tail wagging. Activity is run by Dogs Trust.

COME & PLAY

Designed to delight both dogs and their owners this interactive play area includes jumps, tunnels, treat pools, weaving poles, and a puppy soft play area for the little ones to enjoy! There will also be an expert behaviorist in the play area, ready to offer guidance and tips to improve your pup’s manners and happiness. Activity is run by Helping Dogs & Cats Rescue.

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 Bucaneers.

SCURRIES

This fun have-a-go activity is based on your dog’s ability to retrieve. This year’s event will include a ‘Bales Up n Over’ and a ‘2 Dummy Pick Up’ 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.

LURE RACING

This activity is great fun to watch and perfect for dogs of all ages and fitness levels! See your dog chase the lure – can they get the fastest time of the day? Activity is run by ACES.

MINI AGILITY

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.

BARN HUNT

A fun and exciting new sport that taps into your dog’s natural instinct to sniff and search. The game is set in an arena filled with straw. Climbing over bales and crawling through tunnels, the aim is for your dog to use their nose to find the prize without getting distracted by the decoys. Barn Hunt is suitable for absolutely all types of dog. No matter what their breed, age or physical fitness, any dog can take part in the fun and games! Activity is run by Dorset Barn Hunt.

HURDLES

Let your dog have a go at Hurdles – 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 ACES.

FASTEST RECALL

This is a test of speed! It’s a high energy canine sport which requires your dog to come back on recall. Will your dog be the quickest of the day? Activity is run by 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.

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16th - 18th May 2025

Hylands House, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ