YKC Pre-Crufts Handling Training Day
With Crufts on the horizon, this is the perfect opportunity for handlers who have qualified for Crufts 2025 to get some last-minute hints and tips, and some vital training time before the big day. We are also running handling training classes for beginners. Taking place on Sunday 16 February 2025 at The Kennel Club Building - Stoneleigh
Further information
Date: Sunday 16 February 2025
Venue: The Kennel Club Building
Start Time: 8:30am
Finish Time: 4:30pm
Event Information:
Handling Trainers:
Laura Crombie
Helena Hutchings-Brooks
Nicola Watt
Jenna Green
Lauren Huyton
Programme:
- 8:30 – Registration
- 9:00 - Session 1
- 9:45 – Break
- 10:00 - Session 2
- 10:45 – Session 3
- 11:15 – Break
- 11:30 – Session 4
- 12:15 – Lunch
- 1:00 – Session 5
- 1:45 – Break
- 2:00 – Session 6
- 2:35 – Break
- 3:00 – YKC Crufts 2026 Qualifier
- 4:30 – Day ends
This is a training event and will take place inside. Please make sure you wear comfortable and appropriate clothing and footwear. You can bring chairs with you and dog crates. If you are taking part in the Crufts qualifier you will have time to change into show suits.
YKC Crufts 2026 Qualifier:
Handling Competition: (pay on the day open to all YKC Members £6.00 per entry)
Venue Facilities:
Indoor training rings
Toilets
Free Parking
Please note that lunch is not provided, but hot drinks will be available to purchase. At Stoneleigh Park there is a onsite cafe.
YKC Event Regulations:
Members under the age of 18 years old must be supervised by a parent/guardian during the day so you must stay on site at all times during the event. Parents should also be on hand to hold or look after dogs during exercises that do not require the dog.
Terms and conditions
Please read the event terms and conditions.
YKC Event Regulations:
Members under the age of 18 years old must be supervised by a parent/guardian during the day so you must stay on site at all times during the event. Parents should also be on hand to hold or look after dogs during exercises that do not require the dog.
Dog Welfare
Dogs must be 6 months old plus to attend this event
· Dogs must be on a lead unless training requires them to be off lead
· No person shall carry out harsh handling of their dog at any time during the event
· No dog which has contracted or been knowingly exposed to any infectious or contagious disease during the 21 days prior to the event, or which is suffering from a visible condition which adversely affects its health or welfare is to be brought to the event
· Please make sure you clear up after your dog at the venue
Refund policy
- Full refunds until Monday 3 February 2025
- Please read our refund policy