The sun is out and we’re all wrapped up in the cold and many of our little friends are modelling their warmest outfits or Yellow Dog vests as we prepare for 2024. With this in mind we thought you might like to put some great dog events in your diary as possible options for days out this year.
Sometimes, when we think about going to events that offer a day with lots of other dogs around us it can seem rather scary as we worry about not only our dog’s reactions but about ours and that of other dogs too. Will they bark? be lead reactive? Be afraid? Where generally no-one has fun and we are all sharing the tension or is this a good opportunity to socialise and try to overcome these fears?
Certainly at such events you hope that all dogs will be on leads so at least there is some control and you and your dog can therefore control who you choose to speak to or not. A dog that is more sensitive may just enjoy viewing the activity from a distance and as they grow in confidence you can build up moving nearer and walking past dogs without reactions. A fairly constant supply of treats to make yourself more interesting than other dogs can help and hopefully build up a happy more relaxed atmosphere for you and your dog.
So with this air of positivity here are some events that you may like to look forward to this year and consider getting tickets before they sell out…
Billed as the ‘Nations favourite dog-friendly Festival’, DogFest this fun event continues throughout the summer and begins on 27th & 28th April in Loseley Park, Surrey. Two days of so much dog activity, with each date set against the backdrop of seven of the UK’s most wonderful stately homes. Lots of play and attention and hopefully good weather should tire you and your dogs out and if they need their Yellow Dog lead, cravat or vest please do make sure to take it so others can be considerate of your dogs needs too. From Burghley through to Knebworth in September, try and find one near to you and have some fun!
GoodWoof is another great day out with your dogs and takes place this year Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May at Goodwood in Chichester. They promise this will be the ‘ultimate dog’s day out with their family’ where they will offer competitions, wellness workshops, talks from key behavioural and vet experts, field and trail demonstrations. It really is a fun day out where your dogs are most definitely the stars of the show!
So why not give one of these a go or find a dog show, festival or doggy day out near you and begin the year with some great fun days ahead to enjoy with your dogs and family.
