The Have-A-Go Show Ring & Activities
All our events host an array of interactive fun have-a-go activities for you and your pooch to enjoy together! Activities include agility, hoopers, flyball, scurry, and scent work perfect for increasing the bond with your best friend.
Scurry – Great for active dogs
Ready, set, retrieve!
Join in the fun at the Scurry Zon, where dogs of all shapes and sizes race against the clock, leap over hay bales, and sniff out hidden treasures in this high-energy challenge. Whether you’ve got a seasoned retriever or a curious couch pup, everyone’s welcome to have a go!
Brought to you by Scurry Dogs.
Hoopers – For puppies and smaller dogs
Give Hoopers a go – it’s agility with a twist!
Perfect for all breeds and abilities, Hoopers is a low-impact, high-fun dog sport where your pup weaves through hoops, tunnels, and barrels – no jumping involved! It’s a fantastic bonding experience and a brilliant way to try distance handling in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Agility -Dogs love this!
Test your teamwork in the Agility Arena!
Rally – Show off your teamwork
Step into the Rally ring and show off your teamwork!
Included in ticket price
Rally is a fun, accessible obedience-based activity where you and your dog follow a course of signs and complete tasks like sits, turns, and stays together. It’s all about connection, communication, and having fun while learning new skills side by side.
Flyball – Dogs love this!
Ready to work off some energy?
Scentwork – Perfect for puppies
Scent work is a nose-twitching, sniff-tastic adventure where dogs put their amazing scent skills to the test, hunting down hidden scents just like real detectives! It’s a super fun way for pups and their humans to team up, boosting confidence, focus, and having a blast along the way. Get ready for wagging tails and proud noses in this sniff-filled challenge!
Brought to you by Positive Canine Coaching.
Canicross – Run with your best buddy
Get ready to feel the thrill of the run with your best buddy!
Canicross is an adrenaline-pumping, tail-wagging run where you and your dog race side by side, connected by a hands-free harness, exploring trails together at full speed! It’s an awesome way to burn energy, build teamwork, and enjoy the great outdoors—guaranteed to leave both of you grinning and panting for more.
Tracking – A scent-filled treasure hunt
Get ready for a scent-filled treasure hunt that’s as rewarding as it is exciting!
Tracking is an exciting, nose-to-the-ground adventure where dogs use their incredible tracking skills to follow a human scent trail and find the “missing” person. It’s a thrilling way for pups and their humans to team up, challenge their minds, and build trust while having loads of fun outdoors.
Brought to you by Rosie Reid.
Freework – Fun Obstacle Course
Included in ticket price
Freework is a fun, laid-back obstacle course where your dog gets to explore, relax, and show off their moves—all at their own pace! Using simple everyday stuff and tasty treats, you can set it up indoors or outside, letting your pup roam free without collars or leads getting in the way. It’s a great way to keep tails wagging and noses busy, rain or shine!
Trick Training – Trick training ring
Looking for a paws-itively fun way to bond with your furry friend?
Included in ticket price
Step into our trick training ring, where tails wag and smiles shine! Pick tricks you want to teach or try cool moves from our idea board—either way, it’s a playful, laugh-filled time full of learning and showing off your pup’s new skills.
Activity provided by The Trickstars and Paws in Motion.
Display Ring – The heart of the action
Step into the heart of the action at our electrifying Display Ring!
Included in ticket price
Get ready for non-stop action in the Display Ring!
Watch the Quack Pack’s amazing teamwork, speed through thrilling agility courses, and witness impressive gundog and police dog demonstrations.
Plus, don’t miss the jaw-dropping trick training performances from Britain’s Got Talent’s Lucy Heath and Crufts champion Paws in Motion. It’s a high-energy spectacle packed with skill, speed, and wow moments that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat!
The Big Bark, Bathhurst Estate Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025
The Big Bark
Location: Bathhurst Estate
Date: Sat 16th & Sun 17th August 2025
Set in beautiful venues around the Southwest the Festivals are specially designed for dog owners, dog lovers, and – most importantly – dogs themselves! It’s the ultimate celebration of our four-legged friends, packed with fun, entertainment, and community spirit.
Whether you’ve got a playful pup, a veteran, or just a soft spot for wagging tails, The Big Bark offers the ultimate day out with interactive zones, expert advice, shopping, entertainment and plenty of chances for your pooch to get involved.
It’s fun, it’s friendly, and its completely dog-focused – a paws-itively perfect weekend you won’t want to miss! The Big Bark is a must-do day out for dog lovers of all ages.
