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Scent Work Trials
The Scent Work Trial at Hills Dog Club offers dogs and their handlers the opportunity to participate in the exciting and rapidly growing sport of scent detection. In these trials, dogs use their natural scenting abilities to locate specific target odours hidden in a variety of environments, such as containers, interior rooms, exterior areas, and vehicles.
Scent Work is suitable for dogs of all breeds and ages, promoting mental stimulation, confidence, and teamwork between dog and handler. The trial provides a supportive and encouraging environment for both newcomers and experienced teams to test their skills, earn titles, and enjoy the challenge of scent detection activities.
Whether you are new to scent work or looking to advance your skills, our trials are a great way to engage your dog’s senses and be part of a fun, rewarding community event.
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Obedience Trials
An obedience trial at Hills Dog Club is an exciting event where dogs and their handlers demonstrate teamwork, training, and control in a friendly, supportive environment. Open to a variety of breeds and skill levels, these trials test a dog’s ability to follow a series of commands and routines, such as heeling, sitting, staying, retrieving, and recalling — all under the watchful eye of experienced judges.
Handlers and their dogs progress through different levels, from Community Companion Dog (CCD), Companion Dog (CD), Open (CDX), Utility Dog (UD) and Utility Dog Excellent (UDX) which showcases precision and enthusiasm. The aim is not only to highlight the dog’s skills, but also the strong bond between dog and owner.
Join us at our next obedience trial to experience the fun, challenge, and community spirit that makes Hills Dog Club special!
Rally Trials
The Rally Trials at Hills Dog Club invites handlers and their dogs to participate in a dynamic and enjoyable obedience competition. In Rally trials, teams navigate a course with a series of numbered signs, each indicating a specific obedience exercise to perform, such as sits, turns, or recalls. The focus is on teamwork and communication, with handlers allowed to encourage and praise their dogs throughout the course.
Rally trials are open to dogs of all breeds and experience levels, making them an accessible way to develop obedience skills and strengthen the bond between dog and handler.
Whether you are new to the sport or aiming to achieve titles such as Rally Novice (RN), Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE), Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE), Rally Masters (RM) and Rally Champion, our Rally trials offer a supportive environment to challenge yourself and celebrate your progress.
Trick Trials
Trick trials at Hills Dog Club are lively events where dogs and handlers of all experience levels perform entertaining trick — such as spins, jumps, and retrieving — either from set routines or their own creative ideas.
Teams are judged on accuracy, enthusiasm, and teamwork, with a focus on enjoyment and strengthening the bond between dog and owner. Classes offered in competition start from Tricks Starters (TKS), Tricks Novice (TKN), Tricks Intermediate (TKI), and Tricks Advanced (TKA).
Welcoming all breeds, these trials offer a supportive atmosphere and celebrate the fun and versatility of our canine companions, making them a favourite for members, competitors, and spectators alike.
All Breeds Championship Shows
Hills Dog Club’s All Breeds Championship Show is a vibrant event where a wide variety of purebred dogs are showcased and judged according to official breed standards.
Exhibitors present their dogs’ best qualities, including appearance, temperament, and movement, while qualified judges evaluate each entry according to the breed standard of the individual breed.
Open to all recognised and registered breeds, the show provides an excellent opportunity for breeders, owners, and dog enthusiasts to connect, learn, and celebrate the diversity and excellence of purebred dogs in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
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