About Us
We are a Kennel Club registered dog training club based on the outskirts of Rugby in Warwickshire. The club was formed in 1962 as a training club for pet dogs and their owners and we are one of the longest established and successful dog training clubs in the UK
The Club is a non profit making organisation run by enthusiasts on a voluntary basis, no Committee Member, Trainer or Officials of the Club is paid.
The main aims of the Club are to benefit the residents of Rugby in the the basic handling and understanding of their dogs and to promote the responsible training of dogs using the latest kind training methods.
Organised Training Sessions
In order to take part in any of the Club's training activities you will first need to have become a Member and to have completed the Clubs 8 weeks ‘Beginner Obedience Course’ – which takes place on a Thursday evening.
Once you have completed the ‘Beginner Obedience Course’ you can discuss further training at the Club.
The Club offers training classes in: --
| Training Event | Day | Frequency | Times | |
| Kennel Club Good Citizen | Monday Evenings | Weekly | 7.00 - 10.00pm | |
| Heelwork To Music | Tuesday Evenings | Fortnightly | 7.00 - 10.00pm | |
| Rally Obedience | Tuesday Evenings | Monthly | 7.00 - 10.00pm | |
| Agility (Including New Beginners | Wednesday Evenings | Weekly | 7.00 - 10.00pm | |
| Obedience (Including New Beginners) | Thursday Evenings | Weekly | 7.00 - 10.00pm | |
| Flyball (Including New Beginners) | Saturday Afternoons | Weekly | 3.00 - 5.00pm | |
| Working Trials | None at present | |||
| All times and dates given are for information only - check the training information board on the Home Page to see if training is on - Thank You. | ||||
Club Membership (From April 12th 2011).
The Membership fee's which are annually from the date of joining and are:
| Adult = £60; | Joint Adult (2 Adults) = £100 | |
| Junior (under 16) = £22 | Non Training Associate = £6.00 |
How To Join The Club
Come to the Club Barn on Thursday evenings between 7-15 & 8-00pm where the Membership Secretaries will be present to advice and join you
You must bring with you: -
| The correct fee (see above for current fee's). | |
| An up to date vaccination certificate for the dog |
As our training courses are very popular you are advised to Email or Telephone the Membership Secretary for advice on vacancies.
The Club Barn
The Clubs Training Centre known as the "The Barn" measures 33 metres x 25 metres and has the best indoor working surface to be found anywhere, its non slip and cushioned so dogs can replicate outdoor performance indoors !!
The picture to the right shows the inside of the Barn with an agility training session going on.
The Club Barn address is Fennis Field Farm, Little Lawford Lane, Kings Newnham, Rugby, CV23 0JJ
IMPORTANT NOTICE - The Club Barn is set on a working farm so PLEASE do not visit it at any time other than the designated training times (as listed above)- THANK YOU
How To Find Us
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Rugby DTC Shows
We hold a number of open competitive shows throughout the year across the various disciplines
Two Heelwork To Music Shows - January & September.
A Championship Obedience Show at the beginning of May.
A Championship Agility Weekend in July.
An Open Agility Show in December.
