LEADER MAIN ARENA
Visit the Leader Main Arena to enjoy the most fun-filled and high action line up of dog displays and demonstrations. Our jam-packed schedule includes the best canine talent to amaze and amuse all ages. Have the chance to meet Ireland’s incredible dogs with jobs and learn about their responsibilities; you’d be barking mad to miss it!
The Leader Main Arena will also play host to scheduled Breed Meet-ups throughout both days. What do you call a collection of Collies? A whole lot of love!
Check the schedule HERE to see what time of day your fluffy companion can meet up with others of their breed and really feel part of the pack. And for their pawrents, it’s an opportunity to share stories and maybe event set up play dates!
DSPCA DOG SHOW & SNIFFARI
If you’re not in you can’t win! DSPCA Scrufts and Sniffari has a jam-packed schedule of competitions each day. Categories include Dog/Owner lookalike, Waggiest Tail, Best Rescue and more! Enter your dog for their chance to take home a rosette and some fantastic prizes all while donating some much-needed funds to the DSPCA. Each entry costs €3 with all proceeds going to the DSPCA.
THE REGATTA GREAT DOG WALK
Embrace the adventure and unique Irish weather with the Regatta Great Outdoors range of waterproof jackets, fleeces, walking boots and camping equipment on The Regatta Great Dog Walk.
The much-loved Irish brand prides itself on being your door to the great outdoors, no matter what the weather.
Feel the wind in your fur as you take part in The Regatta Great Dog Walk led around the beautiful surrounds of Marlay Park. This walk is approximately 2km.
VILLAGE VETS TALK PETS
Visit the Village Vets Pet Ambulance marquee for the Village Vets Talk Pets presentation.
Learn more great tips and hints from the expert veterinary team on pet behaviour and how to look after your pets’ health and welfare. Relax on one of the beautiful rustic benches, let your pooch rest and enjoy their puppoccino while learning about different pet topics, including new puppy tips and how to properly care for your older dogs. Village Vets have prepared lots of useful pet care tips for all pet owners, including children and adults.
There will be special “does and don’ts around dogs” talks for kids every day followed by colouring competitions. The children will also be able to look around our Pet Ambulance, take some pictures in real vet scrubs, and participate in teddy bear surgery.
CRAVE OBEDIENCE RING
ZOETIS TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Zoetis is a global animal health company, employing over 600 colleagues in Ireland, dedicated to nurturing the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. Visit our marquee where we will be delighted to answer any questions about preventative health care (vaccination, parasite treatments and routine blood and faecal testing), itchy dogs and osteoarthritis. We are really passionate about raising awareness around pet health care so that their best lives are unleashed.
HAY BALE RACE
Hay you, don’t paws, you’ve got to enter! See how fast your dog can hop, skip, and jump its way over our hay bale obstacle course. A hilarious activity suitable for all dogs to try out and have some fun.
PUPPY PLAY PEN
The perfect spot for our smaller furry friends! Socialise your pup and have some fun in the Puppy Play Pen. The Puppy Play Pen is only suitable to fully vaccinated dogs under 12 months old.
BREED MEET-UPS
The Leader Main Arena will also play host to scheduled breed meetups throughout both days. What do you call a collection of Collies? A whole lot of love!
Check the schedule HERE to see what time of day your fluffy companion can meet up with others of their breed and really feel part of the pack. And for their pawrents, it’s an opportunity to share stories and maybe event set up play dates!
THE LEADER PLAYGROUND & PICK ‘N MIX
Visit the Leader stand, where your pups can enjoy a playground of games to keep them active and occupied! They can explore our kennel castle, our Leader jumps, our ramp and hoop game, and even check out our dog-friendly Pick-and-Mix. Let them in on the fun by taking home your very own bag of goodies for your dogs to enjoy – filled with naturally delicious Leader treats, made right at home in County Kilkenny! Explore a wide range food, treats and more and have your questions answered with our nutritional experts.
AGILITY ARENA
LEADER CHIN-WAG TALKSTAGE
Our talk stage will play host to Ireland’s very best veterinary and canine experts including Pete Wedderburn and more. They’ll be hosting talks and masterclasses on everything from training, behaviour, health, and enrichment. The Talk Stage schedule will include all the tools you need to make sure that your BFF (best furry friend) is living their best life.
OFF-LEASH AREAS
Feel the wind in your fur! Allow your dog(s) to take a break for some off-leash fun in our two off-leash areas. Please make sure your dog is in the correct area for its size and consider our dog signage on whether your dog is suitable for enjoying the off-leash area.
FOOD VENDORS
As the team behind Taste of Dublin we are proud to present Pups in the Park with the very best food offering for the humans to enjoy. Our food vendors include Thanks Plants, Griolladh, Aventura, Smoke ’N Grill House, SUP Coffee, Little Dumpling, El Migaro, Pizza Truck, and The Crepe Box.
EXHIBITORS
Our retail village will consist of over 50 exhibitors selling the very latest and greatest dog accessories, food, apparel, toys and more. Check out our list of exhibitors here.
