COMPETITIONS & ATTRACTIONS

TOP DOG
this is the biggest fun dog show in the world - With 10 top dog categories. More infomation and entry details.

DOG BRAIN OF BRITAIN
Is for talented pets - two minute auditions - and anything goes - this year we had footballing, singing, dancing, skipping, skateboarding! More infomation and entry details.

LOOK-ALIKES.
For owners that Look like their dog - or can make themselves look like their dog by dressing and making up. Click here for more information and entry details.

ATTRACTIONS
Among the many attractions at the Cold Wet Nose show will be:-

MEGASPLASH WITH DOCKDOGS
Originating from America, where dogs leap off the side of a dock for fun! If your dog loves water then this is a definite “have a go” event that shouldn’t be missed. It’s one of the hottest new sports to come out of the States and we are really excited that they have selected the Cold Wet Nose Show to demonstrate at. Check out www.dockdogs.com for more information.

THE ESSEX DOGS DISPLAY TEAM
The Essex Dogs Display Team will be putting on their spectacular displays in the main ring, with the dogs performing exercises related to real doggie jobs. The central piece is the high ramp, which the dogs negotiate at top speed - even through hoops of fire! Other highlights include controlled attack dogs apprehend fleeing 'criminals', plus searching, retrieving, agility races, and so much more besides. Most of the dogs in the team are rescue dogs and the welfare of all is paramount. For more information visit www.essexdogdisplayteam.org

KING OF THE KONG?
You won't need to go into very serious training for these fun Olympic-style games, although a bit of practice at home with a well-stuffed Kong certainly won't do any harm! Try your hand (or paw) at the Extreme Kong Challenge and the Air Kong Aim. Will your dog score a clear round in the Classic Kong Chance? Or will he get more excited about Wetrieving the Wubba? Company of Animals will also be offering practical workshops and Halti masterclasses absolutely free. Dr Roger Mugford enthused, "We're delighted to be putting on The Kong Games as part of the Cold Wet Nose Show. It's a chance for the UK's best dog owners to show off the great relationships they share with their best friends, while helping to raise funds for many important charities."

GB DISC BUSTERS
We've another emerging sport for you to try - or just watch if your dog doesn't like to fetch! GB Disc Busters will be putting on some of their incredibly exciting games and everyone is welcome. There'll be a supply of special discs to use (in all sizes), though if your dog already has a favourite disc, it can still be used provided it passes the judge's safety inspection. Every competitor gets a briefing on how and where to throw the disc and the area will be enclosed, but ideally your dog should have a good recall, as they need to be off-lead for this event. For the Toss'N'Fetch the pitch is marked into zones. Points are awarded depending on which zone the dog catches the disc in. You get extra points for an 'air catch' but the disc must land or be caught further than 10m away to count. Everyone has 90 seconds to achieve as many throws as possible. There's also a distance event with no time limit. You have three throws and your best one counts. An air catch (of any distance) will beat a ground catch of any distance, which will beat a retrieve of any distance. Check out the website for more info - and start practising today?

DIY AGILITY
Want to try out a live DIY agility masterclass? Simone Stephenson will be taking small groups for practical sessions on each element of the agility course - weave, jumps, A-frame etc. We'll also have a chance for beginners to put all the elements together for the first time. A-Frame classes (10am and 2.30pm); tunnel (10.30am and 3pm); jumps (12.10pm); weaves (12.40) and run-throughs of an entire course (11am and 1.10pm). There'll be a maximum of eight dogs per class, so hurry and reserve your place - write in with your preferred classes.

SNIFF IT OUT
Claire Guest, pioneering trainer from Cancer Dogs UK, will be giving masterclasses in how we can all put our dogs' noses to more use! Wouldn't it be marvellous to train your dog to sniff out your lost car keys or the missing TV remote?

KIDS STUFF
The Alpha Children's Training Ring will offer three training classes for children under the age of 15, with parents present in a supporting role! It will be focusing on tricks and games to play with your dog, so meet Sarah Whitehead and her team of behaviour and training specialists to see what your dog can do!
The Alpha Bring and Buy stand will be for new and as-good-as-new doggie products, toys, books - anything that you don't want, but someone else might! Forget eBay - this is your dog's day, so start clearing out your cupboards and making a pile of goodies to bring along with you to the event.

DOGGY DANCING
Learn to dance with Gina Graham at the show. You'll be able to take part in masterclasses with Gina and have a go at putting all the moves together into the finished routine. Gina and Michelle and Carole Dodson will also be strutting their stuff - so why not have a go yourself? Alternatively, just watch from the sidelines in awe like everyone else!

CLICKER TRAINING AND DISPLAYS
Learn all about clicker training with the amazing Andy Cook from Canine Partners. Plus, marvel at the Main Ring displays by assistance dog charities Canine Partners and Hearing Dogs.

There is also a very popular Tellington Touch ring. Find out more at www.ttouchtteam.co.uk Plus there will be brilliant demos from wonderful charities like Hearing Dogs etc. Agility and Flyball plus much, much more!