DogFest
Main Arena
10am - Have a go at agility
We’re kicking off the day in the Main Arena by letting your dog have a go at some agility training!
The Arena will be full of fun agility activities for your dog to try out from 10 - 11am. Have a go!
11am - Hounds & Heli’s Mantrailing Demo
Mantrailing is fast becoming Irelands most popular dog sport. If you haven't heard about Mantrailing yet, this is the demo to watch!
Eadaoin and Adrian, who have worked with Mountain Rescue Search Dog teams, will be showcasing the dog sport Mantrailing, which can be used in Search & Rescue!
The Pawdie Power Haybale Races will be on in the Main Arena from 12pm - 1pm.
Your dog will be racing other pups, jumping over haybales and having fun! Prizes to be won on the day.
12pm - Pawdie Power Haybale Races
1pm - Scent Detection Demo with Dogsercise
Sniffing plays a major role in every dog’s life, it’s how they see the world!
Studies have proven that using their nose reduces stress, builds optimism and releases happy hormones in dogs. It’s a fantastic way to bring your dog into a calm headspace where they use their brain, as opposed to being in fight or flight mode. Dogcercise will be doing a demo on Scent Detection at 1pm!
2pm - Dogsercise Hoopers Demo
🌟🏅 Join us for an action-packed journey as we dive into the world of Hoopers, mastering skills, building your bond, and celebrating every victory along the way. 🐶💪
Dogsercise Hoopers Demo will run from 2pm - 2.30pm!
2.30pm - Dogsercise Treibball Demo
Treibball is a herding-inspired sport where dogs push large inflated balls into a goal.
Dogsercise will be running a Treibball Demo at 2.30pm, you don’t want to miss this one!
3pm - Tips & Tricks with the Trainers!
Top Barkz, Hounds & Heli’s and Dogsercise will be talking about their tips & tricks, and answering your questions!
