A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl trained her two dogs at a special summer camp for youngsters.

Hollie O’Reilly, from Heybridge, joined activities at the Young Kennel Club Summer Camp with Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers Hudson, aged one, and Eider, three.

Holly joined more than 60 children aged between seven to 16 in training their dogs.

They were trained in canine activities including handling, agility, scent work, obedience and heelwork to music at the summer camp at the Rutland Showground in Oakham, Rutland.

Hollie said: “My favourite thing about being in the YKC is getting to meet lots of new friends and dogs. I’m looking forward to doing all the activities with my dogs this week.”

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The Young Kennel Club membership is for anyone aged six to 24 with or without a dog.

The club aims to educate young people in the care and training of dogs and encourage them to participate in activities connected with dogs.

The Kennel Club is best known for running Crufts dog show and is the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training.

The camp takes place every year during the summer.

Any young dog lovers who are interested in future events can visit ykc.org.uk to find out more.