What's On at Goodwoof
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All activities and shows included within the admission price.
Under 12's and dogs go free!
A Day at Goodwoof
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The Studio presented by Randox
An oasis of calm amidst the excitement and bustle at Goodwoof is The Studio. Here owners and their dogs can really relax as they enjoy free sessions in dog yoga (DOGA), sound bathing, reiki and the absolute bliss of dog massage.
Sessions, which are included in the price of your admission ticket, run all day throughout the weekend. They are extremely popular so it’s advisable to head to The Studio as soon as you arrive at Goodwoof and book yourselves on to the classes which interest you.
Field and Trail
Stretched out across the Duchess paddocks around The Kennels at Goodwoof, visitors can watch the mesmerising work of top-level field and trial working dogs. These sheep and gundogs are at the very pinnacle of their competitive working lives and are incredible to watch in action.
Visitors can marvel at the seamless action of the sheepdogs as they work with almost psychic closeness with their handler and Goodwoof gives you a chance to get up close as they demonstrate their phenomenal skills across the weekend.
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Action Sports
The Goodwoof arena is the place to be to see fast-paced demonstrations of high-octane canine sports such as Disc Dog. Four times Disc Dog World Champion, Adrian Stoica, will once again return to demonstrate the exceptional skills which have led him to be the holder of no less than thirty Disc Dog European records.
Disc Dog is a sport where dogs, and their owners, compete in events such as distance catching and freestyle catching, usually to music. Adrian and his team’s adrenaline-pumping shows perfectly display their culmination of expert training and technique mastering but are, ultimately, a wonderful celebration of the mutual trust and fun to be had between canine and human.
Have-a-go
This popular area is the place to teach your dog new tricks. Experts in activities such as flyball, disc dog and heelwork to music will be on hand to instil the basics of each discipline to your dog so that you can carry on having fun at home as you both learn to master these new activities.
The sessions are totally free of charge and proved to be extremely popular, including the Fastest Dog 50m Dash. Our Have-a-Go area will be even bigger in 2023 giving even more dogs the chance to join in with all the fun to be had. There’s no need to pre-book, just sniff out the activities and watch your dog’s delightful discovery of new things to enjoy.
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Food and Drink
There will be a number of delicious concessions at Goodwoof serving a fantastic range of food choices, including the fabulous Taittinger Champagne bar.
You are welcome to bring a picnic as well as blankets and camping chairs, however, they are not permitted around the action sports areas.
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The Wellness Centre presented by MARS Petcare
Whether it’s learning ‘What is my dog saying' to 'Why is my dog behaving like this?'; decoding the weird and wonderful secrets of your dog’s body language; picking up canine first aid and anxiety management tips or discovering how NASA research can help us care for ageing dogs, the Wellness Centre will be the place for novice and seasoned dog owners alike to learn new tricks.
The daily line-up will be packed full of fascinating demonstrations and discussions with leading experts from the dog world aimed at helping everyone better connect with and care for their canine companions.
Barkitecture presented by Mastercard
Barkitecture will again be at the heart of Goodwoof 2023 – a stunning architectural exhibition and competition of cutting edge kennel design. Kevin McCloud MBE, who is spearheading the project with the Duke of Richmond, has invited architects from around the globe to enter.
In the same way as last year, submissions will be whittled down to around 16 which will be built and displayed at the event ready for the judges to make their final decision. All the kennels will then be auctioned by Bonhams, with all proceeds going to our nominated charity, Pets As Therapy.
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To this day, dogs can stay at the Hotel, accompany their owners in the restaurants, and even join our Members’ clubhouse, The Kennels. We thought that it was only fitting to dedicate an entire event to them, just as we do with cars and horses at our other flagship meetings.
As a team, we have a deep understanding of what really amuses our dogs. We know that they love playing together with their owners and with other dogs, getting plenty of exercise and fresh air, but each have their own personality.
Dogs mean so much to their owners so I'm looking forward to seeing some fantastic designs to house them in style.
Goodwoof
Saturday 20 May & Sunday 21 May 2023
Gates open 1000hrs
Gates close 1700hrs
The Kennels, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PN