We’re sponsoring the National Police Dog Trials 2026
We are very excited to announce that K9 Commando is sponsoring the National Police Dog Trials 2026 and will be attending the National Police Dog Trials Family Fun Day.
West Yorkshire Police is proudly hosting the 64th annual National Police Dog Trials this May. With strong family ties to West Yorkshire Police, and because of the nature of our work, we are incredibly honoured and proud to be part of this fantastic event.
Event Information
National Police Dog Trials: 14 – 16 May 2026
Family Fun Day: Saturday 16 May from 9:00 – 17:00
Location: Nostell, Wakefield, WF4 1QE, United Kingdom
This prestigious annual event brings together the UK’s top police dog teams to showcase their exceptional skills, dedication, and service to public safety. The competition takes place across multiple sites and includes three key phases:
Tracking
Searching
Criminal work, obedience and agility
Family Fun Day – open to the public
The final day of the trials will be a free community engagement day, welcoming members of the public to watch the closing stages of the competition and enjoy a fantastic range of activities and stalls.
Visitors can look forward to:
Dog agility displays
Woodland trails and den building
Food and drink stalls
Live music
A wide variety of partner and exhibitor stands (including us, K9 Commando!)
The day will also feature from other emergency services and specialist police departments, making it a brilliant day out for families, dog lovers and the local community.
We can’t wait to be there and look forward to seeing you!
For further information, please check out: https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/events/national-police-dog-trials-family-fun-day