Finally, the Sydney Dog Lovers Show is back after a three-year break on Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. While the fur babies relax at home, hoomans will have the opportunity to discover new products, tips and services that will benefit their furry friends.
One thing we have seen over the course of the pandemic is a substantial increase in pet ownership. A staggering 60 per cent increase in fact, since 2019. It’s now estimated more than 30 million furry friends are currently keeping owners company across the country, including one million new dogs welcomed into Aussie homes in the last two years.
So what can you expect to see at the show? Let’s start with the opportunity to interact with 800 beautiful dogs, representing more than 100 breeds. The show’s iconic program has been re-invigorated to cater for a new wave of new dog owners with essential tips on training, nutrition, separation anxiety, puppy proofing, canine mental health and overall wellbeing.
There will also be educational talks and demonstrations from celebrity vets including Dr Chris Brown, Dr Katrina Warren and animal training extraordinaire Kelly Gilland The Wonderdogs.
Here are just some of the program highlights for 2022:
- Over 30 free educational talks from Australia’s leading dog and animal experts, including Rose Horton and Lara Shannon.
- The K9 Ninja Championships will see dogs work their way through a wild obstacle course hosted by Big Brother star, Dave Graham.
- The Wonderdogs ready to perform their slew of new tricks and performances in the Vitapet Arena.
- Australian Working Dog Rescue will soar to new heights in the Extreme High Jump competition.
- The crowd-favourite Black Hawk DockDogs will make a splash with Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieval competitions.
- Opportunity to hang out with your favourite doggo’s at the Pat-A-Pooch Zone.
- Future fur-parents can discover the best breed to suit their home and lifestyle in the Bow Wow Meow Perfect Match Zone.
- Hear from the country’s leading emergency vets & nurses at the SASH Stand.
- The latest and greatest dog products and services at Australia’s biggest canine supermarket.
- Free Doggy Face Painting and a Glitter Selfie Wall to capture the day’s memories in the new Animal Welfare League’s Kid Zone.
Location: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Tickets: https://dogloversshow.com.au/sydney/ (pre-booking essential)
Dates & Times: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August 2022. 9:30am until 5pm daily.