the clever k9 ring
new for 2025!
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This exciting new ring will host completely free, 20-minute dog training sessions throughout the day, perfect for brushing up on basics or trying something totally new. From canine fitness and confidence building to loose lead walking, recall, trick training, and more – there's something for every dog and owner to enjoy.​
Introducing our Clever K9 Ring sponsor
Put simply, we take the stress away from going to the vet!
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We are a mobile vet practice covering the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area. Wave goodbye to stressful waiting rooms and car journeys - we bring our specially converted van to your home, saving you the stress and time of taking your furry friend to the vets.
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Newly crowned Winner of Best Vets in Tyne and Wear 2025
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Set up by our founder Jo (a vet), we opened in 2022 as a team of two working out of Jo’s home. Fast forward 3 years and we are now a team of 8 with 3 vets, two vans and a small office near Newcastle airport. We offer a friendly, caring and professional service - think of us as a personal GP service for your pet!
We see pets of all ages and varying health conditions, from puppy vaccines to palliative care for elderly pets. We focus on what we do best, which is offering a primary care service to keep pets healthy and happy. If pets need more involved treatment from time to time, such as operations or overnight care, we work closely with static practices. We have built a network of trusted local partners and believe in working together to provide the very best care for you and your pet.
New for 2025!
introducing this year's trainers
Trick Training. Recall. Play Workshops. First Aid. Canine Fitness. Self Control. Loose Lead
​Want to get involved? It's easy....just take a look at the timetable and if you would like to join a session turn up at least 5 minutes before it is due to start. Please note that session class sizes will be limited. Our trainers will be mic'd up so you won't miss a thing.
Play Time with Ruff Diamond Dog Training
Play: More Than Just Fun & Games
Cris Brown; Ruff Diamond Dog Training
Play isn’t just for puppies! It’s a powerful way to connect, communicate, and understand your dog better.
In our relaxed and fun, hands on sessions, discover how to:
• Play in ways your dog really enjoys
• Use play to support training and improve focus
• Tap into breed specific instincts through fun and games
• Strengthen your relationship in a way that feels natural and fun
Whether your dog loves tug, chase, or hasn’t quite figured out what play means yet, come along, have a go, your dog will thank you.
Self Control- a calm, controlled dog is a happy dog.
Learn how to teach the basics of self control to aid your training and keep your dog safe.
Emma Walker- Nordic Gundogs Specialist
Self control can be a difficult concept for dogs however it helps to keep dogs safe, leads to better manners and behaviours, builds a strong bond between dog and owner , reduces stress and promotes calm in dogs and is super useful tool for everyday situations weaves it’s way through every behaviour you teach and expect from your dog, without it the behaviour won’t be complete.
Trick Training
Learn how trick training can help you bond with your dog and have fun doing it!
Rebecca Edney; Rebecca The Dog Trainer
Learning some new tricks to teach your dog and how you can put them together to make a little routine which can be the start of your heel work to music journey. Teaching your dog tricks is not only great mental stimulation for your dog to really challenge their brain, but most importantly it is a great way to build a stronger bond between you and your dog in a fun way.
Recall & Loose Lead
Learn how to understand what motivates your dog, how to gain their focus around distractions.
Nicole Kenning; Dog Tales Puppy & Dog Training
Does your dog have selective hearing? Do they sometimes come back, but only when there isn’t something more exciting to sniff, chase, or play with? In this fun and practical session, Nicole will help owners make recall more engaging and effective. She’ll break down both recall and loose lead walking into simple, manageable steps – helping dogs and their humans enjoy outdoor time together more safely and with less stress. Whether your dog is easily distracted or just needs a confidence boost, this session is packed with real-life solutions and plenty of encouragement.
Canine Fitness
Fitness steps to help every dog with cool down and warm up activities.
Dr Emma Rogers-Smith; Pawsitive Relief
Join the team from Pawsitive relief to navigate little activity circuits with warm up and cool down exercises for your dogs. Perfect to do in the garden before and after exercise; or just for fun with your dog.
Using low steps and cavelettis - understand how beneficial this can be for helping keep every dog a little toned and fit.
Canine First Aid
Learn emergency skills that every dog
owner should know.
Dr Joanna Melville; Doorstep Vet
Learn how to confidently handle common emergencies such as wounds, bleeding, choking, and what to do if your dog stops breathing. This interactive session will equip you with vital, practical skills that every dog owner should know. Whether you're on daily walks or exploring further afield, being prepared could save your dog’s life.
24 Hours in the life of an assistance dog.
*This is a demonstration not activity class.
Chloé Nerina Fuller; The Super Spaniels
Disability is always presented in a very depressing manner, I’m here to show that doesn’t need to be the case. Joined by my two Super Spaniels (usually wearing their superhero costumes) you’ll see everything from a dog getting me undressed, a dog tidying up, fetching shopping, to even how a dog could save a life at the end. My dogs are trained to over 100 different commands from helping me fetch my shoes to reviving me from blackouts.
Ask the sponsor....
Dive deeper and find out more about our wonderful sponsor Doorstep Vet.
Why did you decide to get involved with the festival?
The NEDF is such a well known event in the region, and having attended as visitors in previous years we really wanted to showcase our service to such a passionate group of dog lovers. Seeing thousands of dog lovers in one place, and knowing that love of dogs is what unites us all. There’s such an amazing variety of things to do and see, but we have to be honest and say that the dog shows are our favourite….
What are you most excited to see at the festival?
It has to be Flyball - always reminds us of the excitement of being at primary school in the relay race! We love watching the dogs enjoy themselves so much.
What makes your business unique?
There’s a few things that set us apart from regular vets - obviously the fact that we’re mobile so a lot less stressful and more convenient for pets and their parents. - our facilities - our vans contain a 5* consulting room in which to examine your pet, parked outside your home! - our customer service which we are regularly told is exceptional, from our wonderful client care team through to the clinical team at your appointment. - we are an independent practice, not affiliated with any large veterinary groups.
Our work is incredibly rewarding as we get to form really strong bonds with our clients and patients. What we do is very personal and our relationship with our clients is built on trust, so having the right personal connection is something we pride ourselves on. Our service makes a real difference to people,, particularly for pet parents who may struggle to take their pet to a regular vet for various reasons.. There is also a lot of variety in what we do - it’s never boring!