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.
Trek towards the Cotswold Outdoor Exploration Station to explore their dog-friendly trail and kids’ activity area, visit their Footwear Clinic with 3D foot scanner and listen to a Campfire Chat from an industry expert. Plus, your chance to win the perfect dog walking kit bundle.
Set in a shady corner opposite the Taittinger Champagne Bar, Literary Corner has a wonderfully soothing persona of its own. Featuring readings from a host of well-known faces, talks from modern behaviourists, and demonstrations from award-winning artists, it's a must-see area of the event. It even features our very own bookshop complete with author signing sessions.
A chance for you to meet other dogs and cool off after a busy day of fun-filled activities.
New for 2023 will be a large off-lead area for stretching legs. Please note that spaces available in this area are on a first come first served basis.
This 50m sprint will test to the speed and agility of your dog. Open throughout each day, a live leader board will encourage the most competitive dogs to participate. Due to the popularity last year, the competition will now have three lanes as opposed to one in 2022.
Returning in 2023, Barkitecture is a stunning architectural exhibition and competition of cutting-edge kennel design, spearheaded by Kevin McCloud MBE and The Duke of Richmond.
With an array of disciplines to dip into including Agility, Heelwork to Music, Flyball, Disc Dog and more, there will be something to suit every dog’s energy level. All dogs will be welcome in the Have-a-Go area.
Visitors can watch the mesmerising work of top-level field and trail working dogs throughout the weekend. These sheep and gundogs are at the very pinnacle of their competitive working lives and are incredible to watch in action. For 2023, this area will be even larger with more places to eat and drink nearby.
Stage to the fast and the furriest, Goodwoof will boast adrenaline-packed action from top dogs across the disciplines, from World Champions of Disc Dog and Flyball to gravity-defying Barkour stunts and the showmanship of Heelwork to Music.
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 with more spaces available this year.
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