The boot camp for dogs by Churchill will put your pooch through their paces but with the chance to show the world what you’re made of, what’s not to love?
The doggy boot camp has been launched to celebrate Churchill’s sponsorship of popular documentary series Animal Heroes, which follows 16 young hopefuls as they battle it out on a grueling ten week course to prove they've got what it takes to become Protection Dog Handlers.
The series, which comes to an end on Tuesday 18 June, highlights the work that goes into training, handling and maintaining the health of Britain’s furry troops who stand alongside the loyal servicemen and women who risk their lives for this country.
Churchill has decided that 15 minutes of fame is not enough and consequently launched a competition offering pooches and their owners the chance to win a stint at a military-style boot camp. Dogs will receive expert training from former RAF Police Dog Handler John Fitzpatrick and owners will gain an insight into the methods used to train animals in the military before putting their skills to the test during a military-style assault course.
All you have to do to enter is choose one of the five exercises shown in the tutorials (walking to heel, the retrieve, the search, the send away and the clear jump). Next, train your pooch with plenty of toys and treats at hand before uploading a video of your best attempt for your chance to win.
The four winners will be decided by a public vote and sent off to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in Old Windsor in September for their prize.
Competition applications are open from 1 June to 11:59pm on 14 July 2013.
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