The Dog Lover Show, Scotland’s annual festival celebrating the love of dogs, is coming to Glasgow's SEC on April 2 and 3.
The event returns with much anticipation, following two hugely successful shows pre pandemic and will welcome visitors to both Glasgow and Aberdeen.
The Dog Lover Show 2022 is set to be the biggest yet, with Des Clarke hosting action-packed events on the main stage, sponsored by Seresto Flea & Tick collar.
Visitors can watch some of the UK’s most talented dogs in a number of fun events such as flyball, gun dogs and even duck herding. There is also an opportunity to meet Scotland’s favourite canine stars of Instagram at the 'Insta Dogs Feature'.
There will also be health, training, grooming and children’s events - all of which are fun, educational and informative and free to visit. With previous exhibitors as well as new ones, there will be something for absolutely everyone.
Animals & You and Animal Planet are partners for the children’s zone a truly special day out for the young dog lovers. The first 2000 child visitors at each venue will also receive free copies and join in competitions and games at the kid’s zone. The Dog Lover Show offers a fabulous weekend out for all ages.
Furthermore, The Herald and Evening Times return media partners for 2022 in Glasgow. Lots of competitions are planned exclusively for readers.
The Dog Lover Show supports various pet charities and in 2022 it supports the Dogs Trust, The Guide Dogs, Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home, Mrs Murrays Cat & Dog Home, The Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary and more pet charities at each venue.
Visitors can get involved by helping these wonderful dog charities at the show by helping rescue or adopting a dog from Scotland’s favourite centres. You can learn more about different breeds and meet hundreds of different dogs of all shapes and sizes.
The Dog Lover Show Glasgow 2022 is set to attract a record number of exhibitors from all over the UK selling everything imaginable for your dog. You could say it will be a dog-lover heaven.
Aberdeen will be picking up with the success of the Glasgow events and is set to be the biggest Dog Show ever in the north of Scotland. The event will take place at the fabulous new P&J Live arena and is expected to welcome 10,000 visitors.
And as we resume to a new form of normal, the health and safety of all visitors is paramount. Visitors must adhere to the current government guidelines while visiting, as all the relevent safety measures will be in place.
Event Organiser Robin Chalmers said: "The success of our previous shows was completely overwhelming and a wonderful platform to make our vision for a festival for the love of dogs a reality.
"We are delighted with the growing exhibitor list for both shows and we know new and returning visitors will enjoy a fabulous day out. Aberdeen also looks set to outsell Glasgow which is amazing for a first show.
"We understand there is still a little apprehension around events and large gatherings however keeping everyone safe is our absolute priority. We are following all the relevant guidelines and look forward to returning to a new form of normal. We hope to see you all there.’’
See www.thedoglovershow.co.uk for more details and tickets
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