Join Sue McCabe from Muttamorphosis at this years North East Dog Festival as she chats about what’s really involved in training your dog for the Hollywood set. Sue is a regular guest lecturer in the North East, having presented talks in the past to the North East Veterinary Association, local dog businesses and animal care students at college level. Sue McCabe is the North East's only Kennel Club Accredited Advanced Companion Dog Trainer. She is also a full member of the Asso

If you’re considering adopting a greyhound, wondered what it’s really like to live with a greyhound, or already have a greyhound (or two) in your life – this is the talk for you! The Benyfit Natural Marquee will host a lineup of expert speakers throughout the day on everything from behaviour to scentwork, nutrition to basic training. It’s a fantastic opportunity to tap into a wealth of knowledge all in one day - and all at no extra cost! Find out what Susan will be chatting a

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 a fantastic way to keep you and your dog fit whilst enjoying the great outdoors together. It provides a physical workout for your dog and the use of directional commands will help him to learn to use his brain and build up his confidence. In the North East there are c

The German Shorthaired Pointer rescue will be running a have-a-go steeplechase at this year’s festival. Pop along and have a go throughout the day whilst helping to raise money for a great cause. Saturday 9th September | Kirkley Hall #nedogfest2017 Parking available from 9am. Gates open at 10am. Tickets £5 per person. Under 16’s free. Get your tickets online

Join either of our dog shows to be in with the chance of winning some amazing prizes! Get through to show champion in the main ring and you could win an amazing £100 dog portrait AND a dog photoshoot worth £100. Thanks to our dog show supporters; Heighley Gate – A Wyevale Garden Centre; Tilly & Blue The Dog Portrait Company, Northumberland County Council Adoption and Foster Care, Sit Stay Capture Adventure Dog Photography and the supporters of the Roo’s Journey Dog Show. Satu

The great thing about your dog festival ticket is that it also includes entry into the Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens. (Dogs not permitted in the zoo). Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens opened in May 2011. The zoo is part of Northumberland College's Kirkley Hall Campus and was set up as an educational training facility for the college’s Animal Care students as well as becoming a tourist attraction on weekends and school holidays. Since opening the zoo has grown massively and n

There's something for everyone at this year's North East Dog Festival. With kids under 16 FREE and adult tickets just £5 - its one of the best value - jam packed days out this summer. You can enjoy over 150 trade stands, a craft marquee, food, drink, a spot of dog showing, have-a-go activities or even a spot of learning in the Benyfit Natural education marquee. Keep the kids entertained with VetUK main ring displays that will wow, woodland trails, a fun agility show, or the K

Make sure you pick up a programme for this years North East Dog Festival as we bring you the most marvellous main ring acts. The VetUK main ring at this year’s festival will see everything from duck herding dogs to local groups showing off their skills at scentwork, agility, flyball, obedience and even canicross. The slater team will be joining us for the first time in the North East with their amazing gundog display (as seen at Crufts!) and their K92000 dog display team. The

The North East Dog Festival is pleased to announce that Colin Goodall of Natural Animal Sense completes the line up of fantastic speakers in the Benyfit Natural Education Marquee at this years North East Dog 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 dog’s calendar this year! Get your tickets HERE As well as have-a-go activities, dog shows, main ring displays and lots of s

Visit the VetUK main ring at this years North East Dog Festival to watch Eclipse and Whitley Wonder Flyball teams battle it out in their inter-club tournament. Pick a winning side and cheer them on to victory as they run over a course of relays. Think your dog could be the next team star? Head over to the Flyball area to have-a-go and learn all about the training involved.