{"id":1225,"date":"2016-08-01T06:27:11","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T06:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=1225"},"modified":"2024-01-03T11:32:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T11:32:32","slug":"the-dog-lovers-show-is-back-and-you-d-be-barking-mad-to-miss-it","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/pawesome\/news\/the-dog-lovers-show-is-back-and-you-d-be-barking-mad-to-miss-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dog Lovers Show is back and you\u2019d be barking mad to miss it!"},"content":{"rendered":"
This year\u2019s Sydney Dog Lovers Show<\/strong> takes place at The Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park<\/strong> this weekend (Aug 6-7<\/strong>) and sees our favourite animal experts come together for a weekend of furry fun, entertainment and education\u2014all revolving around our barking buddies.<\/p>\n CEO and Founder of the Show Jason Humphris says, \u201cA love of dogs is something that unites literally millions of Australians because they enrich our lives, contribute a wide range of benefits to the community and make us fundamentally happier.\u201d<\/p>\n He also promises the pooch paradise will be even bigger and better than last year, with more celebrity and canine talent ever seen under one wroof in Sydney.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Headlining the Sydney Dog Lovers Show is Dr Chris Brown, Dr Katrina Warren, the Village Vets<\/strong> and celebrity dog trainer Peta Clarke<\/strong> and while visitors are unfortunately unable to bring their dogs<\/strong>, there will be lots of opportunity to get up close and paw-sonal with some beautiful breeds of dog.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prepare to be wowed by a World Record Attempt at Extreme Dog High Jump<\/strong>, featuring pooches from the Australian Working Dog Rescue<\/strong>, bowled over by the Scent Dog Spectacular<\/strong>, and potentially go home with a new pooch, thanks to the CANIDAE Rescue Dog Zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Everyone\u2019s favourite\u2014the Pat-APooch Zone is back<\/strong> and is the perfect place to go to cuddle and connect with a wide range of beautiful breeds. If that\u2019s not enough, the world\u2019s premier canine aquatics competition, DockDogs presented by BlackHawk<\/strong>, invites visitors to watch Australia\u2019s most talented dogs attempt some of the longest jumps, highest leaps and fastest water retrievals ever witnessed \u2013 launching off an elevated dock into a massive 100,000 litre swimming pool!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With over 200 exhibitors, there are endless opportunities and ideas to spoil your pooch. And if\u00a0that wasn\u2019t enough, there\u2019s also Doggy LEGO\u00ae<\/strong> for the young and young at heart, some of Sydney\u2019s best Food Trucks for those looking to fuel a pooch-packed weekend and a Doggy Bookshop!<\/p>\n The award-winning event returns to the Royal Hall of\u00a0Industries and The Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August from 9.30am-5pm daily.\u00a0For further info or to book tickets visit: www.dogloversshow.com.au\/sydney<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n WIN TICKETS<\/strong><\/p>\n We have 2 x double passes (valued at $60 each) to give away.<\/p>\n Simply:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The more friends you invite to follow Zookie the greater chance you have to win!\u00a0Winners will be announced via Instagram on Thursday August 4th<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Australian residents only.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Winners must organise own transport to and from the event.<\/em><\/p>\n Tickets will be picked up from the venue on the day.<\/em><\/p>\n Winners will be required to provide I.D at venue.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This year\u2019s Sydney Dog Lovers Show takes place at The Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park this weekend (Aug 6-7) and sees our favourite animal experts come together for a weekend of furry fun, entertainment and education\u2014all revolving around our barking buddies. CEO and Founder of the Show Jason Humphris says, \u201cA love of dogs is … <\/p>\n\n