Tailwagger Tournament

A fun competition for you and your pet dog. Teams can be from a dog club or simply people who meet up to walk together.

Based loosely on Dr Ian Dunbar's Canine Games, the Tailwagger Club in Yorkshire has developed a competition suitable for all pet dogs....great fun for the dogs and a real giggle for the handlers. The competition is comprised of a series of challenges to be completed by all dogs and their handlers.....in 2012 there were 5 challenges.....a fast recall/relay race, a Kong retrieval game, musical dog c

hairs, a slow recall race and a tidy up game. Last year (in 2012), the 'finals' were held over a weekend in September with the Saturday for individuals and the Sunday for teams. A team is made up of 6 dogs and their handlers and a non dog-handling captain. The finalists can expect their own tournament tent/collecting area, their own theme tune and must wear something identifying them. Oh....and they have to choose a ridiculous team name! Last year the 'Mad pack of snozzlers', the 'Hot Dogs', the 'NABS' (Nearly All Blacks) and the 'Numptys' battled it out to find out who would take home the fabulous shield and winner rosettes and prizes. The team captains' role is crucial and includes the decision of when to play their joker card.....doubling the score they achieve for the game chosen. Needless to say the whole event is serious fun....for the dogs, the handlers, the organisers and the spectators. The main requirement is not a highly trained dog, it is a willingness to have a go and be prepared to enjoy working and playing with your very best furry friend. The games are organised in such a way that it is possible to achieve good scores even if the handler has to help the dog more in some of the challenges. The tournament does not come without rules though....which include adherence to APDT principles. There is also a special trophy for the team which displays the best spirit of the games and for the individual highest score....lots to play for. The finals are planned for Sunday 27 October at the Thirsk Auction Mart and a Preview Day and Individuals knockout/qualifier day is booked for Sunday 1 September at the Tailwagger Club's Harrogate venue at the Touch Canine Care Centre. Information and details where to obtain entry forms will be posted soon. Please feel free to contact us - either post a message or email one of our sponsor's.....[email protected] and we'll get back in touch!

14/04/2014

Getting ready for the 2014 Tournament season! A few tweaks and changes this year....smaller teams, 4 in a team now, with one member being nominated as your captain. And of course there's lots more challenges! If we don't know already....let us know if you'd like to enter. This year we kick off at the fabulous All About Dogs event in Newark, then we're at Sledmere House at their great Dog Day. Come along and be entertained or better still, why don't you and your dog sign-up to take part!

29/10/2013

Hope everyone enjoyed the Tournament! I think Angela and I have now recovered! Massive well done to all the competitors and I'm sure we're all in agreement - the dogs were FANTASTIC!

21/10/2013

Not long until Sunday....! All Individual competitors and Team captains will be emailed (hopefully this evening, if not tomorrow morning) giving you details of when you need to arrive etc etc. We'll also announce the challenges as we've heard so many of you are keen to know!

14/10/2013

The clock is ticking to Finals day.....we are sooooo looking forward to it!

01/09/2013

Well done everyone for a great Tournament Preview Day! Great fun had by all! Can't wait until October!

17/08/2013

Does anyone know an amateur D.J. that might be happy to keep the music playing throughout the day on 27 October? (They will obviously also need to be happy to run the music required for the challenges and the teams!!!!) Hmmm...... What will the team theme tunes be this year?! Who knows???!!!!! It's a secret!!!! Only to be revealed on 27 October!

17/08/2013

16/08/2013

Larry has entered his meditation period prior to the Tailwagger Tournament. He needs to build his concentration and focus in case he has to take centre stage for his Challenge "Send to Larry". Like this post to send your focus vibes to Larry!

16/08/2013

The "Team" entry form!

16/08/2013

Come on everyone!

16/08/2013

The Individuals competition. Don't delay!!!! Join in the fun!! Knock-out round Sunday 1st September at Touch Canine Care Centre, Harrogate. Enter now!!!!!

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