the kennel club
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The Kennel Club
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ince its foundation in 1873, the Kennel Club has become the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to the health and
welfare of man’s best friend. It organises and licenses a range of competitive activities for dogs and their owners across
the UK, helping to keep Britain’s number one choice of pet stimulated both physically and mentally.
The success of competitive canine activities in
the UK can largely be attributed to our nation’s
love of dogs. There are currently around nine
million dogs in the UK, which means there is
a large appetite for activities and competitions
for dogs and their owners to get involved in.
Agility
Dog agility is the fastest growing dog sport
in the UK and is essentially a high-paced
obstacle course for dogs, which sees them
tackling a timed course with direction
from their owners. Agility keeps dogs
and their owners fit and healthy and
agility training is a great way for people
to bond with their dogs, as it takes a very
coordinated effor