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 Zone, 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.
Tracking – A scent-filled treasure hunt
Get ready for a scent-filled treasure hunt!
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 Canine Connections.
Agility -Dogs love this!
Test your teamwork in the Agility Arena!
Brought to you by Two Tails Agility.
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 A Pawsitive Step.
Display Ring – The heart of the action
Step into the heart of the action at our electrifying Display Ring!
Included in online ticket price
Get ready for non-stop action in the Display Ring!
More information coming soon.
Trick Training – Trick training ring
Looking for a paws-itively fun way to bond with your furry friend?
Included in online 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 Nicci Hindson.
Obstacle Course – Test your teamwork
Get ready for a tail-wagging challenge!
Navigate the course designed for dogs of all shapes and sizes. The obstacle course is a fun, confidence-building adventure where you and your pup work together, cheer each other on and celebrate every wobble, wiggle and win. It’s all about laughter, bonding and plenty of proud paw-parents moments along the way.
Dog Training – Build skills and confidence
Support for dogs of all ages!
Have a go at basic obedience, learn practical tips, and get answers to your dog training questions from an experienced trainer. Whether you’re working on recall, focus or simply building confidence, it’s a friendly space to learn together and strengthen your bond.
Activity provided by Dogtails and Dreams.
Snuffle Bus – A nose-led adventure
A fun enrichment experience for curious dogs for dogs!
Step aboard the Snuffle Bus, a unique, themed enrichment experience designed to engage your dog’s natural instincts. Inside, dogs can explore, sniff and search in a safe, stimulating environment filled with hidden scents and interactive elements. With a special theme planned for The Big Bark, this is a fun, confidence-building activity your dog won’t want to miss.
The Big Bark
Location: Lydiard Park
Date: Sat 9th & Sun 10th May 2026
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.
