Bigger and better than ever before. In 2019 there is no excuse not to get involved with your dog at one of these brilliant activities.
Flyball with Racing Herts
Flyball is an exciting team sport for dogs, originating from California in the late 1970's. It is a relay race between teams consisting of four dogs and handlers, plus a box loader and up to two reserves.
Each dog jumps four hurdles and then triggers a spring loaded box that releases a tennis ball. The dog then catches the tennis ball and carries it back over the four hurdles. When the dog crosses the start line the next dog goes, the aim being that the dogs cross nose to nose on the startline. This is called a 'changeover'. If a run is not completed correctly the dog must re-run (for instance if the dog does not carry the ball back, misses a hurdle or the changeover is too early). The first team to have all four dogs run without any faults wins the race.
Have-a-go Flyball - Take part in this exciting activity at our Dogs and Daffs Day - £2 a go.
See the professionals in action - demonstrations will be taking place throughout the day. (Please be aware that if weather conditions are poor then for the safety of the dogs, the demonstrations may be cancelled).
Flyball is an exciting team sport for dogs, originating from California in the late 1970's. It is a relay race between teams consisting of four dogs and handlers, plus a box loader and up to two reserves.
Each dog jumps four hurdles and then triggers a spring loaded box that releases a tennis ball. The dog then catches the tennis ball and carries it back over the four hurdles. When the dog crosses the start line the next dog goes, the aim being that the dogs cross nose to nose on the startline. This is called a 'changeover'. If a run is not completed correctly the dog must re-run (for instance if the dog does not carry the ball back, misses a hurdle or the changeover is too early). The first team to have all four dogs run without any faults wins the race.
Have-a-go Flyball - Take part in this exciting activity at our Dogs and Daffs Day - £2 a go.
See the professionals in action - demonstrations will be taking place throughout the day. (Please be aware that if weather conditions are poor then for the safety of the dogs, the demonstrations may be cancelled).
Have-a-go dog scurry
£2 per go
Prize for the fastest dog and rosettes for second and third place
The challenge is on....
The winner in 2017 was Ronnie - a chocolate Lab - with a supersonic time of 3.41 seconds
Second place went to Chilli - a Whippet - in 3.62 seconds
Have-a-go dog agility with Bosker Dog Training
£2 per go
See how your pooch gets on with the agility course and don't miss the professional demonstrations.....
Force Free Trick Training from Canine Connections (Hertfordshire) and Denise Price Dog Instructor (Bedfordshire).
£2 per go
Qualified instructors Lisa and Denise will be running demonstrations during the day and offering you and your dog the chance to have a go.
£2 per go
Qualified instructors Lisa and Denise will be running demonstrations during the day and offering you and your dog the chance to have a go.
Dog Watch
Meet local Police Community Support Officers and find out more about this incredible initiative. Similar to Neighbourhood Watch, Dog Watch is for dogs and their owners to keep their eyes peeled on their travels.
Treat yourself at Barbe-Kews
When only a bacon bap or sausage roll will do. Visit the fabulous Barbe-Kew stand for locally-sourced snacks and sandwiches as well as cups of tea, coffee and drinks.
When only a bacon bap or sausage roll will do. Visit the fabulous Barbe-Kew stand for locally-sourced snacks and sandwiches as well as cups of tea, coffee and drinks.
Caught on camera!
Capture your perfect pooch picture with Glamorous Event Photography - our official event photographers.
Capture your perfect pooch picture with Glamorous Event Photography - our official event photographers.
Crepe de la Crepe
Waffles and crepes from a converted horsebox? The perfect accompaniment to our Dogs and Daffs Day. What will you choose?
Waffles and crepes from a converted horsebox? The perfect accompaniment to our Dogs and Daffs Day. What will you choose?
