huski Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Who is coming along to this years Dog Lovers Show? I will be there all weekend on the K9 Pro stand, can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Maybe.... probably...should be studying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Might pop in for a short while. Was quite underwhelmed by last year's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'll be there. Please have large entertaining toys for my destructo dobies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Just got a freebie so will be there Sunday afternoon. Should I bring my Easter Show granny-trolley to carry stuff? I believe I can't sneak a dog in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'll be most likely spending all day Sunday there with friends. There's going to be 5 of us squished in a RAV4 so I'm hoping there's enough boot space for the stuff we all buy/freebies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've never been, just deciding wether its worth driving to the horden which i hate and trying to park to walk around a loner :laugh: I'm not into dog sports or anything, so not sure for the average joe there is much? I know BT rescue has a stand there so thats one thing. Is the dumb farmer there? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Dumb farmer was dumped. Not sure about the garden gnome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I've never been, just deciding wether its worth driving to the horden which i hate and trying to park to walk around a loner :laugh: I'm not into dog sports or anything, so not sure for the average joe there is much? I know BT rescue has a stand there so thats one thing. Is the dumb farmer there? :) If I go, which would be tomorrow, you're welcome to come be a loner with me. Also an average jo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Juice there wasn't that much in terms of dogs sports... A few breed stalls, quite a few rescue groups but the majority was retailers / manufacturers spruiking their wares. I thought paying $25 for talking to salespeople and coming home with a few sample bags of dog food was an odd experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I go on breed stands in Melbourne but I wouldn't pay $25 to get in. But then I'm not the average dog owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 thanks SM might give it a miss, if its a nice day i thought windsor markets in the sun was a nice option tommorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 thanks SM might give it a miss, if its a nice day i thought windsor markets in the sun was a nice option tommorrow. Yes. Well i did zero study Today so i think ill have to skip too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny1shine Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 wasnt many freebies at the Melbourne one this year, but one main chain pet stall did 50% off all stock there at the end on sunday. best time is had being in one of the breed stalls, even if joe public do ask if a labrador retriever is a new breed of a lab x golden retreiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) Today was crazily flat out for us. I think it's a way better event than last year, better entertainment and some good mix of stands. I have paid to go to pet expos many times and I always enjoy it. From a dog sport competitor view there isn't a whole lot to gain in terms of the demos (we see that at trials and bite work by the NSW dog unit isnt thrilling when you train it on a regular basis) and the info sessions aren't of a lot of use to super dog savvy people. The atmosphere is great though and the average pet owner seems to get a lot out of it and seem very happy they are there. Edited August 15, 2015 by huski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 In which arena either in competition or other,do you test/gauge your dogs Huski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I went with my sisters and niece. Niece is now in love with Soft Coated Wheaten. My sisters thought there'd be more freebies but I did ok just by talking to the stall holders for a while. The U.S. Canidae gents were very charming! Awkwardly avoided Dr B BARF because we're Big Dog people now. Mentioned to both BD and Canidae that their loyalty/rewards systems suck. Dodged a couple of rescue stalls who I've had negative dealings with but met the lovely Sir Roger at Goldie Rescue and had a chat with Wendy about our problems with Stevie. Collected lots of brochures. Many of the dogs and stall holders were a bit over it by 3pm. Could have done the whole thing in just over an hour but family were a lot slower. Did have a cuddle with the cutest pup ever. It was hanging at the Xolo stall but was definitely a Kelpie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 In which arena either in competition or other,do you test/gauge your dogs Huski? Hi LL. I train for competition obedience and our dogs also do personal protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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