Pooches will take centre stage at a Chasewater Country Park event.
The Wet Noses and Waggy Tails day on May 20 is being organised by Lichfield District Council and will include displays, novelty classes, the chance to micro-chip your dog for £5, photography, a guided walk, stalls, refreshements, as well as a celebrity guest appearance by Toto, who starred in The Wizard of Oz at The Prince of Wales Theatre.
Councillor Val Richards said: “This is the perfect event for dog owners as well as their dogs. Not only will there be lots of fun shows and classes, we’re offering micro-chipping for £5 and a free guided walk aimed at dog walkers.”
Free dog displays will take place throughout the day:
Time | Display |
11.30am | Obedience with Lichfield and District Dog Training Society |
1.30pm | Heelwork to music with Lichfield and District Dog Training Society |
2.30pm | Greyhound training with Sally Rapson and Racing Tails |
3pm | Agility and Flyball with Lichfield and District Dog Training Society |
Everyone can bring their dogs along and enter them into any of the four classes. It costs £1 to enter a class or £3 for all four. The winner from each class will win a rosette and small prize.
Time | Class |
1.30pm | Prettiest bitch |
2pm | Most handsome dog |
2.30pm | Waggiest tail |
3pm | Best party trick |
3.30pm | Dog that looks most like its owner |
Codsall Photographic will be taking pictures of the day and can take a set portrait or capture your dog in action.
Lichfield District Council’s environmental health team will be offering micro-chipping for just £5. This permanent method of identification makes it much easier to trace dog owners, should their dog get lost.
From 12.45pm to 1.15pm, the council’s Biodiversity Officer, Chris Walsh, will be leading a guided walk, to explain more about the rare heathland, why it is being grazed by cattle, and how to behave around livestock when taking a dog for a walk.
For more informationcall Lichfield District Council’s parks team on 01543 370607 or email [email protected].
what date is this show? I can’t see it listed in article?
Hi Sophie – apologies, we’ve just added it in. It’s May 20.
I’m a bit concerned about the 1:30pm event and the possibility of misinterpretation, what with the show’s proximity to Norton and Brownhills.
I still haven’t forgotten the time a family of passing badgers inadvertently scooped rosebud, princess and carnival queen prizes at Brownhills Carnival. Awkward.
Won’t somebody think of the children?
Bob
I cant find a post code for Sat nav…. is there one?