The Wag & Bone show is the most fun day out you can have with your dog. So make sure you have reserved your tickets because this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Plus, by booking your tickets in advance, you get to save on the price of your ticket.

It is not difficult to see why the Wag & Bone Show is such a popular event. There is Games Zone (the doggie equivalent of Alton Towers), Top Dog (a huge fun dog show for real dogs), Pup Idol (talented pets compete), doggie dancing, look-alike competition and interactive Teach Me rings. There will also be another world record attempt to take part in, loads of demos, and a new area called Rescue Village. And on top of all that, you have some fantastic doggie shopping to do - all in the name of charity.

Competitions
Enjoy your day out even more by getting involved and entering lots of things. Apart from the Wag & Bone Awards, other competitions include Pup Idols for dogs with special talents and a Look-alikes competition for owners who look like their dogs.

As well as purchasing your tickets in advance, you can enter many of the competitions in advance too - perfect for beating those queues and avoiding any disappointment on the day. For more information on the different competitions and how to enter, visit our Wag and Bone Show Awards and Competitions page.

Rescue Village
New this year – Rescue Village. Welfare organisations will be working together to help anyone who is interested in adopting a rescue dog. From pre-adoption interviews to information about the dog most suitable for you, as a potential rescue dog owner you will get all the information you could possibly need. Also planned is a ‘rescue wall’ which will feature photos and examples of successful rehoming stories. So, as you can see, Rescue Village plans to be both informative and inspirational. Plus, the Wag & Bone Awards this year will include a number of categories that aim to highlight rescue dogs and the people who rehome them.

Other
Finally, don’t forget the many other things going on such as Good Citizen – why not start practicing for your Bronze Good Citizen certificate. Testing will be taking place at the show for anyone who wants to join in.

Getting there



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Camping
Yes, that's right - this year you can camp. Why not make your visit to the Wag & Bone Show into a 2 day break. You can arrive the night before, set up camp and relax with your dog before the big day. The camping fee covers the next night as well so you don’t have to do that long journey home after your fun-packed day. Camping is only £25 for the Friday and Saturday night but book now as this is proving very popular.

If you would like to book your tickets in advance, you can call the booking line on 08702 72 73 74 (9am to 9pm) or book online www.wagandboneshow.co.uk

In aid of charity
And don’t forget that while you are having fun you will be helping other less fortunate dogs. Seven of the best-known animal welfare charities provide the manpower for this event and share the profits.