The Wag & Bone show is almost here so you should be making your final preparations.

See our General Information section for more detailed information about the whole event and our Awards and Competitions page for specific information on what your pooch can enter.

In this Final Countdown we will concentrate on the more recent developments in the run up to the event plus some final preparation tips.

Entry Tickets
Don't forget to buy your entry tickets in advance. It is cheaper than paying at the gate and you will be able to go straight in.

VIP Access
Your dog can be treated to a £5 tag which will be their VIP pass (Very Important Pooch) allowing them access to the air-conditioned ringside marquee. Each VIPs human guest then pays £25 per head to join them in the lap of luxury and enjoy a posh sit-down two-course lunch. Numbers will be limited. See the official Wag and Bone Show website for further details.

Games Zone
All games are £1 per go. The event organisers aim to set up a facility for buying your tokens in advance online to cut down the queues on the day. Keep your eye on the official Wag and Bone Show website.

Events Zone - Trick and Treat
The Trick and Treat Ring will have something for everybody, whether you want to teach your dog a clever trick, show-off your dog's skills or just sit and watch clever dogs performing. For a detailed timetable, visit the ezone section of the website.

Super Sit
This year's Guinness World Record Sit Attempt will be at 3.30pm. Check out the website to print out and complete your registration form in advance. You can then hand this in on the day.

Camping
Apply via the box office (Tel: 0870 272 7374) to get your camping certificate in advance. Spaces are limited.

Wag & Bone Awards
Hurry as application forms must be returned before 30th June.

Top Dog
Advance entries for Top Dog closed today (22 July). If you wanted to take part but have not already submitted your advanced entry, you may still be able to sign up on the day. Entry to each class will be £2 but some classes may already be full.

Pup Idol
There is still time to put together your two minute audition piece and entry is free.

KC Chip Shop
At the KC Chip Shop stand there will be free microchipping and membership to PetLog Plus available for just £15.

Site Map
A printable version of the official Wag & Bone Show site map is now available. Click here to download the map directly from the Wag and Bone Show website (pdf format, 22k). See our General Information section for a location map.

What to Bring
We have put together a little list of things to remember to bring with you on the day:

- Entry tickets
- Camping certificate (if you have booked to use the camp site)
- Lunch/snacks and drinks
- Water and bowl for your dog
- Dog treats
- Pooper bags
- Camera
- Location map (don't get lost)
- Cash (for refreshments and all those doggie goodies)

Wag and Bone Chat
Have you been to this event before or is it your first time? Would you like to ask others something about the show?

To chat about the Wag and Bone Show, visit our very own D for Dog Discussion Board where we have set up a Wag and Bone thread in the Out and About section.