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From a doggie day spa to high tea with four-legged friends, every dog in Canberra will be able to have their day when Canberra plays host to its biggest dog-dedicated event.
Feel like spoiling your canine companion with a shiny new toy, tasty nibbles or the latest dog accessories, why not visit one the many retail stalls at the Doggie Mall in Budawang Pavilion? Is your pooch a little on the nose halway through winter? Book them into the Doggie Day Spa for a full primp and preen!
A complimentary "Paws and Pose" Mad Hatter's photo booth will be available for you to take lots of happy snaps of your special doggie day out!
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| Rhonda Kennedy with Houri, Yorkshire Terrier at the High Tea - Photo Credit: Rohan Thomson |
The Doggie Diner & Café in Budawang Pavilion will keep your pooch fuelled up throughout this big day! A separate human-only food area is just nearby, so you don't have to go hungry either.
BREED SHOWCASE & ANIMAL RESCUE
Head to Coorong Pavilion from 12pm to check out the popular Breed Showcase - featuring Cairn Terriers, Siberian Huskies, Golden Retrievers, and Finnish Lapphunds.
We already know you love dogs. If you've ever considered volunteering at an animal rescue service/shelter, or just want to find out more about the adoption process, head to Coorong Pavilion and talk to passionate local animal rescuers.
Calling all Oodles, Pugs, Scotts and Hounds! There will be a Breed Play Hour for each of these this year - PLUS if you find a look-a-like at your play session you could win a prize!
Sessions are in Coorong Pavilion at 10:30am (Oodles), 12pm (Pugs), 1:30pm (Scotts) and 3pm (Hounds).
COMPETITIONS & PRIZES
Open competitions will be held on the main stage, sponsored by Petbarn. Is your dog a very clever boy or girl? Show off your dog's skills in the Pawfect Tricks competition! Or they can dress up and strut their stuff in the Puparazzi Parade.
Some dog owners bear an uncanny resemblance to their canine companions - and vice-versa! The Doggelgangers Look-Alike Competition will run on Facebook in the lead up to the event from 12-19 July, so get your photos ready and come and see the finalists up on stage at A Pooch Affair!
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| Christian French with dogs Leo and Wewak - Photo Credit: Rohan Thomson |
DOG SPORTS DEMONSTRATIONS
- Dances with Dogs
This activity is about having fun through learning tricks with your dog and linking them together to build a short routine using a piece of music to provide theme and timing. Special guest appearance by 2013 "Australia's Got Talent" Finalist Loretta and her Dancing Poodles.
- Obedience
- Rally-O
Presented by the Tuggeranong Dog Training Club, learn about Rally-O which is a variation on obedience heel work (like a cross between obedience and agility).
See how nimble your dog really is! All dogs are welcome to participate in the "Come & Try Agility Course" and have fun for a gold coin donation to charity partner, RSPCA ACT.
HEALTH & BEHAVIOUR ADVICE
You can listen to some free health and behaviour tips from the experts, presented by A.B.C.D.O.G. Dog Training and Greencross Vets in Coorong Pavilion.
Want to take your canine friend to a local dog park, but not sure which one is appropriate for you? Domestic Animal Services have the answers you need.
There will be loads of giveaways with attendees receiving a showbag full of samples on the day!
There will be loads of giveaways with attendees receiving a showbag full of samples on the day!
When: Saturday 30th July, from 10am to 4pm
Where: Exhibition Park, Canberra. Free parking is available off Flemington Road.
Tickets: $10 (Adult); Kids under 12 free
For more details, visit apoochaffair.com.au
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