Explore dog service providers, mental health organisations, health and fitness experts, and more. Our festival encourages a holistic approach to mental health, providing an open and welcoming space for you to visit our stalls.

Experience this unique festival that unites dogs and mental health in an exciting family outing.

Support a movement that recognises the therapeutic bond between dogs and humans, working to dispel the misconceptions surrounding mental health.​

Enjoy an exciting family day, where activities are dedicated to enhancing the well-being for both dogs and humans

Bring your own dog, prepared and ready for grooming. Any breed, any style, perfect for groomers wanting to improve certain aspects of grooming, try a new style or work on perfecting their competition dog.

Suitable for groomers of all skill levels

Groomers are required to bring their own grooming equipment (tables are provided)

$250 per person

Join IndePet for canapés and drinks as they honour the women of the pet industry at their annual Women in Pet event.

Now in its second year, IndePet are incredibly proud that this event is a first for our industry, and are committed to growing it annually, celebrating the incredible women in pet. This year’s theme focuses on strength, courage, and inclusion.

2024 was a huge success, with Dr. Katrina Warren as the keynote speaker, a lineup of inspiring panellists, and over 100 attendees from all areas of the industry.

IndePet have partnered with Central Pet and the PIAA to make this year’s event even bigger.

The panel will feature women from across the industry, sharing unique insights and experiences. Stay tuned for more announcements!

For these classes, Bring a dog, bathed and dried, ready for grooming and work on whatever skills, styles or breed you like! Pick the brains of an International certified grooming trainer and network with other like minded people. Model dogs are also welcome

This Exciting Hands on Workshop is perfect for all levels of groomers either Hands On or if you are Spectating you will also learn a lot.

If you have been thinking of competing for the first time or would like to perfect a creative groom This is Perfect For YOU with Award Winner Prue herself !!

Either Bring a real dog or BYO your own Model dog, learn how to create Flowers, Love hearts, spirals, tutu, a Bow Bum all with colour of course, leopard print either with permanent colour, chalk, spray and let your creativity Run Free (All materials Supplied)

Prue will guide you, help your creation come to life, Prue will demonstrate different tips and tricks with your creation and much much more.

Bring your furry friend to the pop-up dog cafe for a tail-wagging good time

Enjoy pupcups, pupcakes, doggy donuts and more. Plus a huge range of dog food, treats, toys and accessories! The dog wash station is open as well.

Saturday 18th & 25th January 2025

8:30am - 4:00pm

Todd's Tasty Treats (354 Urana Rd, Lavington)

Friendly dogs on leash and welcome.

Bring your furry friend to the pop-up dog cafe for a tail-wagging good time

Enjoy pupcups, pupcakes, doggy donuts and more. Plus a huge range of dog food, treats, toys and accessories! The dog wash station is open as well.

Saturday 18th & 25th January 2025

8:30am - 4:00pm

Todd's Tasty Treats (354 Urana Rd, Lavington)

Friendly dogs on leash and welcome.

Dr Cliff Faver DMV

Learn the science, the techniques, and product (types) to successfully put the “why” in what you do. A must - attend educational event for groomers & bathers

Blake Hernandez Grooming Seminar at Woof Avenue Newcastle

In this Fun Hands on 4 hour Model Dog Work shop you will Learn Brushing-combing-focus on your scissoring techniques-Asian

Fusion styling of the muzzle & Head that you can apply into your grooming, add some creative grooming, lots of laughs and more!

The annual Blacktown City Pet Festival will be returning in September 2024. Pet lovers make sure to mark your calendar for a PAWsome day out!

Presented by Pound Paws and proudly sponsored by North Wollongong Hotel, the highly anticipated North Gong Dog Day is back for 2024!

In this exclusive event Danny Tsai a respected grooming teacher in Taiwan will unveil the secrets to Teddy bear Trims as performed in salons across Asia.

Danny will assist with scissoring and styling techniques to bring out your best understanding of the Teddy bear style that is so popular worldwide.

A Furry-Friendly Day Out at Rushcutters Bay Park!

Don't miss out on this paw-some opportunity to create unforgettable memories with your furry friends and fellow dog lovers.

Get ready for a paws-itively amazing day at the inaugural Illawarra Dachshund Festival, coming to The Ground Precinct in Dapto on September 1st, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm! 🎉🐾

Experience the thrill of this brand-new event as we celebrate everything Dachshund! Whether you're a proud Dachshund parent or just a lover of adorable dogs, this festival promises a tail-wagging good time for the whole family.

To mark International Dog Day, you're invited to bring your dog to Norman Lindsay Gallery to discover the grounds and enjoy a range of fun activities.

Canines can channel their inner artist with dog paw painting and sit in a photo booth dressed like an artist.

With so many products and brands to choose from let Heiniger ProGroom help you tailor products that best suit your individual business. As Groomers you all have different requirements, grooming styles and businesses. Heiniger ProGroom are here to help you select the pawfect products to enhance your grooms and to maximise your business. ⁠

The furriest event in Penrith will be at The Log Cabin.!

The Cutest Dog of Log Cabin Competition, Giveaways, V.I.Pooch, Puparazzi, Red Carpet entry, Pop Up Dog Market

During this behavioural grooming seminar, you will learn handling techniques, body language, communication, how to correct unwanted behaviours, desensitization, energy awareness, stress management for you, staff and the dogs, business development and so much more.

Join Prue Hammond and Christine Speerin for a fun and interactive event where you can roll up your sleeves and get creative.
All Money Raised for This Workshop will Go towards Getting GroomTeam Australia To Belgium In September to Compete

The DOGS NSW Grounds Development Committee are hosting a Hand Stripping Seminar Part 1 for Scottish Terriers and West Highland White Terriers

Join The Poodle Groomer and other industry experts for this FREE LIVE EVENT where they will answer all your questions about grooming and training poodles!

Christmas in July: Embrace the festive spirit with our special Christmas in July theme! Deck your doggos in their holiday best for some adorable photo ops.

Meet Santa: Have your furry friend's photo taken with the one and only Santa Paws! It's a memory you'll cherish forever.

Dog Snow Party: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Join us for a doggie snow party guaranteed to make tails wag and hearts melt.

Join Us for a Furry-Friendly Day Out at Rushcutters Bay Park!

We're thrilled to invite you to a spectacular day of furry fun at Rushcutters Bay Park on the 23rd of June! In addition to an array of exciting activities and competitions, we're excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities are available to local businesses in the area.

🐾🌳 DOG DAY OUT IN CASTLE HILL! 🌳🐾

Calling all dog lovers and furry friends! 🐶 Join us for a pawsome day at the Dogs in the Park event in Castle Hill, NSW, on June 19th, 2024. Get ready for a tail-wagging good time filled with fun activities, delicious treats, and amazing performances!