Local clubs are taking centre stage at this year’s North East Dog Festival to provide have-a-go activities and displays in a variety of doggy disciplines. Make sure you keep an eye on our blog as we announce all of the brilliant clubs that are coming along and how you can get involved. Festival goers will have the opportunity to watch all of these amazing things; (and even have a go in some of the activity rings) Flyball Trieball WagitGames Fastest Recalls Temptation Alley Ag

The North of Tyne Canicross club (joined by Cani-sport Seaham and Tees Valley Canicross) will be demonstrating in this years main ring. Come and find out all about this fantastic sport; watch some of the dogs in action - and maybe consider joining a club to take part. A sport relatively new to the North East, Canicross is the sport of running off-road with your dog. The human participant wears a waistbelt which attaches via a 2-metre bungee line to a padded dog harness. It is

Do you want to be part of this years amazing festival? Trade stand space starts at just £35 for 3mx3m outdoor space and £45 for indoor marquee space with lots of options available. Sponsorship packages available from just £49. Download the trade stand pack HERE Download the sponsorship pack HERE

The North East Dog Festival will be setting the stage for a doggy extravaganza like you’ve never seen before! With everything from main ring displays to wow, have-a-go activities to try, as well as competitions and shopping to entice. There’s sure to be something to suit everyone! Its set to be a fantastic day out that the whole family can enjoy. Local and national businesses will take centre stage as they offer a variety of activities and an array of trade stands. The care

The North East Dog Festival is pleased to announce that Dr Isla Fishburn of Kachina Canine Communication will be joining the lineup of expert speakers at this years festival. Taking place on Saturday 9th September at Kirkley Hall in Northumberland the North East Dog Festival is set to be the biggest day in your dogs calendar this year! As well as have-a-go activities, dog shows, main ring displays and lots of shopping for the first time ever the festival will host an educatio

For the first time at a show in the North East the K92000 Display Team and Kipperidge Gundogs will be taking centre stage. Caroline and Adrian Slater lead the nationally recognised team – and together they will put on a main ring display that is sure to wow the crowds. Performing for the last several years in the main ring at the world’s biggest dog show - Crufts – they certainly know what it takes to get the crowd going! Adrian & wife Caroline have performed at many top show