Wellbeing from nose to tail
in partnership with Pawsitive Relief Veterinary Rehabilitation
The Wellbeing Stage is a dedicated space where you can stop, listen, and pick up practical advice from experts across the canine world.
Across the weekend, you’ll find a range of talks covering everything from mobility and pain management to training, behaviour and everyday care. Whether you’re dealing with a specific challenge or simply want to give your dog the best possible life, there’s something here for everyone.
Sponsored by Pawsitive Relief, the stage brings together professionals who are passionate about helping dogs live happier, healthier and more comfortable lives.
Take a seat, listen in, and discover simple ways to support your dog’s ever day wellbeing.
Getting Your Pets Back to Doing What They Love
Tailored rehabilitation programmes with expert care
Pawsitive Relief is led by Dr Emma Rogers-Smith MRCVS, a veterinary surgeon who dedicates her career to the management of pain in companion animals. She holds a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, has published many peer-reviewed scientific articles, is a trained veterinary acupuncturist and is studying as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner with the University of Tennessee. She oversees the case management for every patient seen by Pawsitive Relief, ensuring the highest standards of care.
Veterinary Clinical Rehabilitation
Veterinary Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy, Sports Medicine and Chronic Pain Therapy Services
Together with her team, their approach combines advanced clinical care with hands-on therapies to help dogs move better, feel more comfortable, and enjoy a higher quality of life. From injury recovery and post-operative care to long-term conditions like arthritis, their focus is always on improving mobility, reducing pain, and supporting overall wellbeing.
Our speakers this year
in partnership with Pawsitive Relief Veterinary Rehabilitation
The Wellbeing Area gives visitors the opportunity to hear directly from experienced professionals working across the canine industry. From rehabilitation specialists and trainers to behaviourists and wellness experts, sessions are designed to be informative, practical and accessible for dog owners of all experience levels. Many of our speakers have trade stands at the festival, which means you can visit and speak to them.
This year we've switched things up....visitors will be able to stop and listen
as our speakers take to our wellbeing stage!
Louisa Squires
The Dog Log
Talk title TBC
Dr Emma Rogers-Smith
Beyond Pain Relief: The Role of
Rehabilitation in Canine Arthritis
Pawsitive Relief
Veterinary Rehabilitation
Chris Proud & Kay Whitley
Assistance & Therapy Dog Work. Ask us any question!
North East Assistance and Therapy Dog Training
Zoe Freedman
Talk title TBC
NGCO Clinic - The Dog Chiropractor
Ellesse Janda
Conservation Dog Handler
Talk title TBC
Pet Blood Bank
The Pet Blood Bank
Talk title TBC
Kirsty
Talk title TBC
ChuckTails
Sarah Jones
The Emotional Challenges of Owning an Anxious Dog
My Anxious Dog
Sue MacLennan
Fascinating Fascia
Galen Canine Myotherapist
Emily O'Neill
Hearing Dogs For Deaf People
Learn all about the work of this amazing charity.
Lindsey John Taylor
Talk title TBC
OxyPet
