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UPCOMING EVENTS: Dog Lovers Festival 2026

New South Wales biggest celebration of dogs returns to the Sydney Showground on Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August, 2026, and it’s set to be our most tail-wagging festival yet.

Whether you’re a proud dog parent, thinking about welcoming a new furry friend, or you just love being surrounded by happy, wagging tails, this is your weekend.

  • Meet hundreds of wonderful dogs across dozens of breeds

  • Shop hundreds of dog brands with the latest treats, toys, accessories, tech, and more

  • Amazing live dog sports and demonstrations on the VitaPet Arena featuring Australia’s most talented canine stars

  • Enter the splash-zone as pool diving pups compete in the Kurgo® DockDogs

  • Breed Showcase & Adoption Zones where you can meet breed clubs & adoption organisations with dogs looking for loving forever homes

  • Pat-A-Pooch sessions for guaranteed smiles & serotonin hits

  • Delicious food trucks to keep you fuelled all day

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NEW REVIEW: Lucky from Forest Lodge

The dog that brings so much sunshine into our lives gets extra sunshine and fun into his because of Matt and Callena. Our Labrador Lucky has been taken for walks and overnight stays with them since he was a little puppy. From those boisterous early years to him now slowing down as a senior, Lucky has always come home with a smile on his face. They also insist on manners, which makes every day a good day when we walk Lucky around our neighborhood or have guests over. We will stick with ‘The Happiest of Tails’ for the rest of Lucky’s life.

RACHAEL & DAVID from FOREST LODGE

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📢 OUR KEY DATES FOR 2026 📆

PEAK MINDING
KING'S BIRTHDAY: Saturday 6th - Monday 8th of June
LABOUR DAY: Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th of October

LAST SOCIAL WALK OF THE YEAR‍
Friday 18th of December

CHRISTMAS MINDING
(Available for bookings from Saturday 31st October)
Friday 18th of December 2026 - Tuesday 5th of January 2027

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NEW REVIEW: Wally from Marrickville

Matt and Callena are the best dog walkers, carers and whisperers out there. Our cattle dog cross is a handful, and they handle him better than anyone else (including us). He is always so happy to see them and is pooped after they take him for a walk. On top of all that, Matt and Callena are absolute gems of individuals. We're very happy to have them and their Big Dog Energy in our (and our pooches) life.

HANNAH & JULIAN from MARRICKVILLE

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