Suffolk Kennel Association
KC registration not verified
Weekly ringcraft training on Wednesdays, 7.30pm–9pm.
Venue: Scout Hut, Hogarth Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0AY.
Ringcraft and Dog Training Clubs in the UK
New to dog showing?
Ringcraft classes help you and your dog learn the skills needed for the show ring. Friendly clubs can help with handling, standing your dog correctly, movement and preparing for your first dog show.
Before entering a show, make sure your dog is registered in your name with The Royal Kennel Club. Always contact a club before travelling because venues and class times can change.
Please note:
Ratings shown are based on Collielife's viewers own experience and are intended as a general guide. A club without a rating or recommendation has simply not been recommended by Collielife.
Registration labels: “KC Registered” is shown where registration has been confirmed. “Not KC Registered” is used only where non-registration is known. Other clubs are marked “KC registration not verified” rather than assumed to be unregistered.
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East of England
Emneth Ringcraft Training
KC registration not verified
Classes on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6.45pm.
Venue: Emneth Events Field, 175 Outwell Road, Emneth PE14 8BG.
London, South and South East
Maidenhead and District Canine Society
KC registration not verified
Ringcraft training in the Maidenhead area.
North London Ringcraft Club
KC registration not verified
All breeds, pedigrees and crossbreeds welcome. Tuesdays, 8pm–10pm.
Venue: Freehold Community Centre, 9 Alexandra Road, Muswell Hill, London N10 2EY.
Southend-on-Sea Canine Society
KC registration not verified
Meets Thursdays at 8pm at The Freight House, Rochford, Essex.
Telephone: 01268 684938
Buckinghamshire Canine Society
KC registration not verified
Mondays at 7pm. All breeds and both experienced and beginner handlers welcome.
Venue: Princes Risborough Community Centre, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire.
Email: gdbird63@gmail.com
Chichester and District Canine Society
KC registration not verified
Mondays at 7.30pm, except bank holidays. No advance booking required.
Venue: The Selsey Centre, Selsey, West Sussex PO20 0SE.
Telephone: 07927 673165
Portspaws Ringcraft Club, Portsmouth
KC registration not verified
Wednesdays, 7.30pm–9.30pm.
Venue: Paulsgrove Community Centre, Portsmouth PO6 4JB.
Hemel Hempstead Ringcraft
KC registration not verified
Weekly Wednesdays, 7.15pm–8.15pm.
Venue: Nash Mills Village Hall, Lower Road, Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8RT.
Billericay Dog Training Club
KC registration not verified
Ringcraft training in the Basildon and Billericay area of Essex.
Penzance and District Canine Society
KC registration not verified
Ringcraft on Wednesday evenings at Marazion Community Centre from 7pm. Puppy socialisation is held before training.
Aylesford & District Dog Training Society
KC Registered
Ringcraft and Kennel Club Good Citizen classes up to Gold level. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings.
Venue: Aylesford Community Centre, Aylesford, Kent.
Telephone: 01634 306422
Lymington & District Dog Training Club
KC Registered
Offers ringcraft, puppy obedience, improvers obedience and seniors obedience classes.
Ringcraft area: Sway, Lymington, Hampshire.
Secretary: Mr R Clarke, New Milton, Hants
Telephone: 01425 619785
Lincolnshire
Fenland Dog Training Club
KC registration not verified
Friendly and supportive classes on Wednesdays at 7.15pm.
Venue: Frithville Village Hall, Frithville, Lincolnshire PE22 7HJ.
Midlands
Bobbington Ringcraft
KC registration not verified
Weekly training classes on Sundays at 12 noon.
Venue: Bobbington Village Hall, Six Ashes Road, Bobbington, DY7 5DU.
Email: linda.gautrey@gmail.com
Telephone: 07774 869091
Bewdley Ringcraft Group
KC registration not verified
Ringcraft outdoors in summer and indoors in winter.
Lichfield Canine Society
KC registration not verified
Ringcraft training in the Lichfield area.
Leamington Dog Training Club
KC Registered
A volunteer-run club established in 1952, offering ringcraft alongside agility, obedience, scentwork and working trials.
Chase Ringcraft
KC Registered
Secretary: Mrs A Derry
Area: Walsall, West Midlands
Telephone: 07999 475804
Hereford Ringcraft Club
KC Registered
Secretary: Mrs C S Smillie-Gray
Area: Coddington, Ledbury, Herefordshire
Telephone: 01531 640102
Loughborough Ringcraft
KC Registered
Secretary: Mrs M S Ward
Area: Stanton under Bardon, Leicestershire
Telephone: 07982 315391
Highflyers Show Dog Handling Workshops
KC registration not verified
Venue: Pawz Let Loose, Cliff Farm, Cliff Lane, Pinxton, Nottingham NG16 6HY.
Lakeside Dog Training
KC registration not verified
Positive, reward-based dog training from experienced trainers and handlers.
Telephone: 01527 835733
Rugby and District Canine Society
KC registration not verified
Ringcraft on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm.
Venue: Newbold Village Hall, Main Street, Newbold, Rugby.
Retford Canine Society
KC registration not verified
Ringcraft training in the North Nottinghamshire area.
Langley Ringcraft
KC registration not verified
Ringcraft training in the Midlands area. More details to follow as they are in between venues
Wordsley Ringcraft (Midlands)
Not KC Registered
Website unavailable.
Birmingham Kennel Association
KC Registered
West Midlands club with a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in Companion Dog Training.
Telephone: 07598 677633
South Staffs
Bobbington Ringcraft
KC registration not verified
Weekly training classes on Sundays at 12 noon.
Venue: Bobbington Village Hall, Six Ashes Road, Bobbington, DY7 5DU.
Email: linda.gautrey@gmail.com
Telephone: 07774 869091
Worcestershire
Bewdley Dog Club – Ringcraft
KC registration not verified
Socialisation and training for the show ring.
Ringcraft is held outdoors during the summer and indoors during the winter.
Three Counties Ringcraft, Pershore
KC Registered
Secretary: Mrs V Findlay
Area: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Telephone: 07977 226094
Matchborough Dog Training Club
KC registration not verified
Tuesday evenings in Mappleborough Green, Redditch.
Yew Tree Canine Society – Ringcraft
KC registration not verified
Individual show training, puppy socialisation, junior and senior handling and monthly match nights.
Venue: The Newstead Centre, Tilsford Road, Nottingham NG15 0BS.
Telephone: 01623 796966
Devon
Okehampton and District CS
KC Registered
Secretary: Mrs C J Turner
Area: Okehampton, Devon
Telephone: 01837 840566
GCDS Coordinator: Mrs C John, Winkleigh, Devon
Somerset
Weston-super-Mare Canine Society
KC registration not verified
A friendly ringcraft group for dogs and handlers of all ages and abilities, with regular match nights. Mondays at 7.30pm.
Venue: Mark Village Hall, Somerset TA9 4NY.
North West
Blackpool Ringcraft Club
KC Registered
Ringcraft club in Lancashire, North West.
Telephone: 07413 674971
Yorkshire and nearby areas
Wakefield Dog Training Club
KC registration not verified
One class on Wednesdays and three on Sundays, including an eight-week course for complete beginners.
Contact: Janine Atkinson, 07747 416033.
Grimsby and District Canine Society
KC registration not verified
Welcoming ringcraft for beginners and experienced exhibitors. Wednesdays, 8pm–9.15pm.
Venue postcode: DN33 2EU.
Barking Mad Ringcraft Training
KC registration not verified
Alfreton: Tuesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm. Sheffield: Wednesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm. No membership fee.
Soothill Ringcraft Club
KC registration not verified
Wednesdays, 7pm–9pm, with a match night on the first Wednesday of each month.
Venue: The Whitfield Centre, 180 Soothill Lane, Batley WF17 6HP.
Contact: Ruth Copping, 077836467783. Please check this number before calling.
Surrey
Ruharvs Ringcraft & 1-to-1 Show Training
KC registration not verified
All breeds welcome. Wednesdays at 7pm.
Venue: Ship Inn, Cobham DA12 3BN.
Email: cobhamringcraft@gmail.com
Wales
Letterston Ringcraft, Haverfordwest
KC registration not verified
Meets fortnightly on Sundays between Fishguard and Haverfordwest.
Rottweiler Club of Wales
KC registration not verified
All breeds welcome. Classes from 7.30pm–9.30pm; booking required.
Venue: Penyrheol Community Centre, Caerphilly.
Contact: Anne Taylor, 07447 131139.
Scotland and the Borders
Grassroots Show Dog Training
KC registration not verified
Wednesday evenings, 7pm–9pm.
Venue: Rockcliffe Centre, Rockcliffe, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7DS.
