BREED MEET-UPS: SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Leader Main Arena
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
Does your Pups have their own insta following? Are you paws-on with TikTok? Get to meet your favourite Pawfluencers IRL during this fun meet-up.
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
BREED MEET-UPS: SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Leader Main Arena
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
LEADER MAIN ARENA: SATURDAY SCHEDULE
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
Gundog demonstration
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A veteran performer at Crufts, Anne and her wonderful dogs will be showing us some of her fabulously entertaining HeelWork to music freestyle dance techniques along with showing a couple of moves you might be able to try out with your own dancing queen (or king!)
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
You can run but you can’t hide! Expert Mantrailing demonstrations from Hounds and Helis.
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
Michael Crowe, a renowned Irish sheepdog handler offers the memorable experience of watching working Border Collies in action as they work as a finely trained team to skilfully herd their sheep
Prizes for the best dressed doggie :
1st : €300 gift voucher for Unique Dog Photography
2nd :€50 Voucher for Woodle Design
A veteran performer at Crufts, Anne and her wonderful dogs will be showing us some of her fabulously entertaining HeelWork to music freestyle dance techniques along with showing a couple of moves you might be able to try out with your own dancing queen (or king!)
Does your Pups have their own insta following? Are you paws-on with TikTok? Get to meet your favourite Pawfluencers IRL during this fun meet-up.
You can run but you can’t hide! Expert Mantrailing demonstrations from Hounds and Helis.
Michael Crowe, a renowned Irish sheepdog handler offers the memorable experience of watching working Border Collies in action as they work as a finely trained team to skilfully herd their sheep
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
LEADER MAIN ARENA: SUNDAY SCHEDULE
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
Dundog Demo
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A veteran performer at Crufts, Anne and her wonderful dogs will be showing us some of her fabulously entertaining HeelWork to music freestyle dance techniques along with showing a couple of moves you might be able to try out with your own dancing queen (or king!)
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
You can run but you can’t hide! Expert Mantrailing demonstrations from Hounds and Helis.
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
Michael Crowe, a renowned Irish sheepdog handler offers the memorable experience of watching working Border Collies in action as they work as a finely trained team to skilfully herd their sheep
Prizes for the best dressed doggie :
1st : €300 gift voucher for Catherina’s Fine Art
2nd : Hamper worth €100 from One Paw at a Time
Ballybogey Flyball club, the formula one of dog sports. Make sure you’re at the Leader Main Arena for this action-packed demonstration.
A veteran performer at Crufts, Anne and her wonderful dogs will be showing us some of her fabulously entertaining HeelWork to music freestyle dance techniques along with showing a couple of moves you might be able to try out with your own dancing queen (or king!)
Michael Crowe, a renowned Irish sheepdog handler offers the memorable experience of watching working Border Collies in action as they work as a finely trained team to skilfully herd their sheep
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
A doggy-designated event for a host of breeds where ‘pawrents’ can meet fellow dog owners to chat, share advice and have fun!
DSPCA DOG SHOW & SNIFFARI: BOTH DAYS SCHEDULE
Is your dog a champion sniffer, the cutest puppy or the most golden of oldies? Then the DSPCA Dog Show & Sniffari is the place for you and your furry friend!
Registration per dog per category is €3 with all proceeds go to the DSPCA, less booking fee. You can register online using the buttons below or book at the event, however, places are limited.
With a range of fantastic prizes to win, including a coveted Pups in the Park Rosette plus the opportunity to show off your fluffy friend and provide funds for the DSPCA’s important work, what’s not to love!
Scent games, talks & demos on mental enrichment for your dog.
Prizes
Saturday Prize: Frozzys hamper worth €100
Sunday Prize: Pure MeatSnax and TonicTreat hamper worth €75
Prizes
Saturday Prize: Village Vets Pet Health Plan worth over €270
Sunday Prize: Hemp Heros hamper worth €70
Prizes
Saturday Prize: Ecclesia products and package worth €200
Sunday Prize: Almond Rose Designs hamper worth €50
Prizes
Saturday Prize: Kopi & Co voucher worth €20
Sunday Prize: Golden Perfection voucher worth €20
Prizes
Saturday Prize: Ruby Reese hamper worth over €100
Sunday Prize: Galway SPCA merchandise worth €20
A lovely opportunity for DSPCA rescues and their owners to meet up and re-unite with staff and volunteers!
An exciting opportunity to meet some of the DSPCA Dogs who are looking for their forever homes.
Prizes
Saturday Prize: Buddy’s & Co voucher worth €60
Sunday Prize: Harley & Marley luxury hamper
Prizes
- Shoot my Dog photography voucher worth €275
- Positive Dog Training hamper
THE CHIN-WAG TALK STAGE
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Join this informal chat to hear from some of the people working on the coalface of animal charitable organisations as they reflect on the challenges and rewards involved in their work, plus discussing the life-changing impact working dogs have on people’s lives.
Mary will discuss children’s safety around dogs and teaching children to understand dogs’ body language and how to avoid any dangerous situations.
Vicki and Suzy will be discussing the importance of good nutrition for all dogs from puppies to golden oldies.
Vets Dogtor Bob and Vicki Rhodes will be discussing the best way to get your dog ready for Summer trips.
Pete Wedderburn ‘Pete the Vet’ Ireland’s best known Veterinary Surgeon will be discussing the best ways to help pets that are overweight.
Join this informal chat to hear from some of the people working on the coalface of animal charitable organisations as they reflect on the challenges and rewards involved in their work, plus how to support them.
Karen McCullough of Petinsurance.ie will be hosting a discussion with Vet Dogtor Bob and Trainer Steph Rousseau on simple tips to save money when having a pet.
Village Vets is a family owned run veterinary practice with clinics across Meath and Dublin. Village Vets will be hosting a discussion of body condition scoring with Alan Gallagher.
Featuring: Hemp Heros, Happy Tails, Ruby Reese and Positive Dog Training
Join this informal chat to hear from some of the people that have founded some amazing Irish doggy brands.
Join the DSPCA who will be discussing the importance of the Pet/Human bond. Get ready to hear inspiring stories of how pets enhance our lives in so many ways!
Pete Wedderburn ‘Pete the Vet’ Ireland’s best known Veterinary Surgeon will be discussing his best advise, tips and tricks on dog training.
Village Vets is a family owned run veterinary practice with clinics across Meath and Dublin. Join Village Vets will be hosting a discussion on the best ways to take care of your senior pets with Alan Gallagher.
Sharon of Holistic K-9 will come together to chat all things doggy therapy and nutrition.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Mary will discuss children’s safety around dogs and teaching children to understand dogs’ body language and how to avoid any dangerous situations.
Village Vets will be hosting a discussion with Hannah Doherty on the essential list of everything you need to know when getting a new puppy.
Community Dogs support either adults or children with autism or different individual needs, the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind will be discussing the impact that these dogs have on people’s lives
Vet Vicki Rhodes and Trainer Suzy White will be discussing the importance of good dog nutrition for all dogs from puppies to golden oldies
Hemp Heros, the award winning Irish seed to shelf Hemp company will be discussing the health benefits of CBD oil for dogs. They will also be hosting a Q&A to answer all and every question you might have.
Join Bobby Fortiz (Dogtor Bob) and Vicki Rhodes as they talk about the profession from how they arrived at their chosen path to all the specialisations and challenges they have encountered.
Join this informal chat to hear from some of the people working on the coalface of animal charitable organisations as they reflect on the challenges and rewards involved in their work, plus how to support them
Hounds & Helis will be joining the Chin-Wag Stage to discuss Search and Rescue Dogs – Training and Deployment.
Join the DSPCA who will be discussing the importance of the Pet/Human bond. Get ready to hear inspiring stories of how pets enhance our lives in so many ways!
Featuring: Wild Tails, Almond Rose Designs, Ecclesia and Dougs World
Join this informal chat to hear from some of the people that have founded some amazing Irish doggy brands.
Village Vets is a family owned run veterinary practice with clinics across Meath and Dublin. Village Vets will be hosting a discussion with Hannah Doherty in the Chin-Wag Stage to discuss why you should neuter your dog.
Karen McCullough of Petinsurance.ie will be hosting a discussion with Vet Dogtor Bob and Trainer Catherine Griffin of Snout & About on simple tips to save money when having a pet.
Sharon of Holistic K-9 will come together to chat all things doggy therapy and nutrition.
VILLAGE VETS PET AMBULANCE MARQUEE: BOTH DAYS SCHEDULE
AGILITY ARENA: SATURDAY
The Arena will be open for attendees to have a go – first come first served, subject to guidance on the days
This demo will be geared towards highlighting the important part that children can play in training their dog, focusing on building confidence and a strong relationship between a dog and their younger owners. Mary will also invite some of the attendees to take part in the demonstration
The Arena will be open for attendees to have a go – first come first served, subject to guidance on the days
Fun Games; fetch, sit, down, push ups – this will be a light-hearted chance for your dog to learn some great new tricks as Rob’s demonstrations encourage audience participation
The Arena will be open for attendees to have a go – first come first served, subject to guidance on the days
This demo will be geared towards highlighting the important part that children can play in training their dog, focusing on building confidence and a strong relationship between a dog and their younger owners. Mary will also invite some of the attendees to take part in the demonstration
Fun Games; fetch, sit, down, push ups – this will be a light-hearted chance for your dog to learn some great new tricks as Rob’s demonstrations encourage audience participation
The Arena will be open for attendees to have a go – first come first served, subject to guidance on the days
AGILITY ARENA: SUNDAY
The Arena will be open for attendees to have a go – first come first served, subject to guidance on the days
Fun Games; fetch, sit, down, push ups – this will be a light-hearted chance for your dog to learn some great new tricks as Rob’s demonstrations encourage audience participation
The Arena will be open for attendees to have a go – first come first served, subject to guidance on the days
This demo will be geared towards highlighting the important part that children can play in training their dog, focusing on building confidence and a strong relationship between a dog and their younger owners. Mary will also invite some of the attendees to take part in the demonstration
Fun Games; fetch, sit, down, push ups – this will be a light-hearted chance for your dog to learn some great new tricks as Rob’s demonstrations encourage audience participation
This demo will be geared towards highlighting the important part that children can play in training their dog, focusing on building confidence and a strong relationship between a dog and their younger owners. Mary will also invite some of the attendees to take part in the demonstration
The Arena will be open for attendees to have a go – first come first served, subject to guidance on the days
THE GREAT DOG WALK: BOTH DAYS SCHEDULE
Feel the wind in your fur as you take part in The Great Dog Walk led around the beautiful surrounds of Marlay Park. This walk is approximately 2km and you are free to enjoy the walk throughout both days.
PETINSURANCE.IE OBEDIENCE RING: SATURDAY
The Irish Dogfather will invite your dog into the ring to put them through their paces.
Visitor participation encouraged, subject to availability
Come and join dog behaviour and training professionals, Snout and About as they run through some engagement games for you and your dog to try out
Pet behaviour expert Suzi Walsh will host a group class on how to speak to your dog.
Opportunity to take part is subject to availability.
Join Suzy White in the Obedience Ring to learn how to teach your dog fast recall methods with positive reinforcement.
Golden Perfection will be in the Obedience Ring demonstrating effective communication and enrichment.
Claire from Snout & About will be taking over the Petinsurance.ie Obedience Ring teaching everyone body language with dogs.
Join experienced DSPCA Trainer, Kate as she offers practical advice and demonstrations on the importance of keeping your dog’s daily life mentally enriching.
Suzy Walsh will be in the Petinsurance.ie Obedience Ring demonstrating and teaching dog recall and also will be hosting a live Q&A session to answer all and every question you may have.
Suzi White will be in the Petinsurance.ie Obedience Ring to teach your dog fast recall methods with positive reinforcement.
Audience participation encouraged!
PETINSURANCE.IE OBEDIENCE RING: SUNDAY
Come join dog behaviour and training specialists, Snout & About as they host an ‘Ask the Expert’ demonstration.
The Irish Dogfather will invite your dog into the ring to put them through their paces.
Visitor participation encouraged, subject to availability
Pet behaviour expert Suzi Walsh will host a group class on how to speak to your dog.
Opportunity to take part is subject to availability.
Join Gillian from Snout & About who will be inviting dogs to experience first-hand some engagement games.
Opportunity to take part is subject to availability.
Suzy White will be in the Petinsurance.ie Obedience Ring to teach your dog fast recall methods with positive reinforcement.
Audience participation encouraged!
Golden Perfection will be in the Obedience Ring demonstrating effective communication and enrichment.
Join experienced DSPCA Trainer, Kate as she offers practical advice and demonstrations on the importance of keeping your dog’s daily life mentally enriching.
The Irish Dogfather will invite your dog into the ring to put them through their paces.
Visitor participation encouraged, subject to availability.
Suzi Walsh will offer visitors and their pups some tips on the process of moving from a crazy to calm pet
Suzy White will be in the Petinsurance.ie Obedience Ring to teach your dog fast recall methods with positive reinforcement.
Audience participation encouraged!
