Recently topped ‘Best Pet Day Out in the UK’ on the Animal Star Awards, Dogstival, which takes place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June, is a must-do for any fun-loving fido’s doggy diary. Boasting a first-rate spot inside pooch paradise New Forest within the lovely Burley Park, and with a wealth of dog-friendly lodging close by from such because the Dogstival-approved boutique resort Montagu Arms, cosy cottages from New Forest Cottages via to glamping, this two-day pooch fest is the right excuse to e-book a 2024 petaway!
Loads of have a go actions!
But potential pawtrons higher begin limbering up. It’s estimated {that a} canine will clock up roughly 40,000 steps throughout their day at Dogstival, taking in all of the brilliance that might be staged purely for his or her enjoyment. And for 2024, Dogstival leads the pack as having probably the most ‘have a go’ actions than every other doggy pageant within the UK. Not solely that, Dogstival 2024 might be full of quirky enjoyable, options and meals that has greater than 10,000 dogs zooming again yr after yr.
Flyball, agility, journey playground, swimming pools…
Naturo pure pet meals returns as headline sponsor and are lending Dogstival a paw to make sure four-legged visitors are spoilt for selection with implausible actions and recommendation at each flip. Newbies and seasoned Dogstival veterans can get pleasure from canine sports activities together with flyball, agility, a Scurry Village, in addition to Barkour – a large canine accredited journey playground. Wet noses might be put their paces with scent work and for dogs who love getting moist, make a beeline for the diving and splash swimming pools. Giving a nod to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Dogstival’s sporting exercise might be served with a twist with chief boards and a day by day ‘Paw-lympic’ ceremony for every class’s highest achievers.
Dazzling shows
Hounds and their people also can anticipate to be dazzled by varied shows taking place within the Naturo Main Arena, such because the Paws For Thought Display Team, who bust out the very best canine methods and video games, and the all-action Little Nippers & Terriers Racing the place dogs are welcomed into the sector for canine chaos chasing the lure. Bringing an additional Olympic twist to the leisure will see working dogs from the navy, police, search and rescue battle it out within the ultimate problem of scent work and agility.
Additionally, the Top Dawg Show Ring is all about crowd participation inviting dogs of all shapes, sizes, ages, and breeds to strut their woof to win a number of enjoyable titles. At £5 to enter, their good-sport nature will profit Dogstival’s charities.
Restful leisure too
Dogstival additionally has loads of areas to sit back, absorb the environment, be entertained, get pleasure from a cheeky doggy nap and extra – with the Dogfuriendly Muddy Paws Tavern being an excellent spot for a well-deserved relaxation. Stocked with canine beer and treats, the Tavern invitations patrons to chill out and absorb skilled talks, get pleasure from canine bingo and flex mind energy within the Big Pup Quiz, with prizes up for grabs. Throughout every day, Muddy Paws may also host breed meet ups and Dan the Hat Circus Skills & Comedy Show. Beyond the Tavern, the showground to be buzzing too, with the double decker Boogie Bus Bar spinning the tune and the Hound Dog Music Stage enjoying soul, blues, Motown, folks, nation, and pop classics.
Canine MOT Centre
Guests also can put their paws up whereas sharpening up their information and studying one thing new on the Canine MOT Centre stage, which might be meting out all of the latest canine well being and wellbeing know-how, in addition to recommendation on easy methods to hold your pooch in tip-top situation.
Food For All!
No pageant is full with out meals and for each hound and human, Dogstival has heaps to tempt the tastebuds. For dogs, anticipate treats and puppuccinos from Pop & Bark, and marvelous meaty flavours on the Lickie Mat Café from the Raw Pet Food Pantry to call however a number of, and for people, meals may also be ‘local’ from Hampshire distributors such because the Crispy Duck Rotisserie and Oink BBQ. Plus, there’ll greater than 120 stands bursting with goodies to deal with a pooch!
Of course, visiting dogs are the VIPs of the weekend, however Dogstival ensures that each one the enjoyable is paid-forward too, by serving to showcase the work and lift funds for charities equivalent to Pets As Therapy and Dogs Trust, who may have their Rehoming Village on the occasion. Dogstival may also be managing their carbon pawprint, bettering on final yr’s efforts to recycle 67.5% of the occasion waste and on-boarding sustainable practices that apply to each them as occasion organisers and their varied exhibitors and distributors.
Dogstival 2024 takes place on 1st and a couple ofnd June 2023 a Burley Park, Burley, Hampshire, BH24 4AA. Tickets are priced from £18 adults, and from £10 for ages 6-16yrs, underneath 5’s go free. Weekend tickets additionally available. For extra data and tickets, go to Dogstival.co.uk. Follow @dogstival on social for all of the latest occasion updates.
