Great day out for dogs and children

Jill Fleming with competing pups Charlie (front left) and Fae (front right). Photo / Stephen Parker

If you have a puppy with boundless energy or a dog with impressive agility, look no further than the Dog Sports Rotorua Open Agility event.

Held tomorrow in the Paradise Valley Raceway car park, the light-hearted competition will tire out your dog and children.

Trainer Raewyn Saville said the dogs run through the Elementary B course, an entry level New Zealand Kennel Club course suitable for most dogs.

"We want to encourage people who have never engaged in dog sports to give it a go and see what their dog can do."

The dogs can complete the course with or without a lead.

Ms Saville said the event was mainly about the pups, but it was also good for dog owners and families to socialise.

"You get to meet some fantastic people and a lot of the children who come along love to run the course with their dogs, which is great to see."

Ms Saville said it was a family friendly event which everybody loved. "It's a bit of light-hearted fun and people always leave with a smile on their face."

Registration is at 12.30pm and the competition starts at 1pm.

A free lesson will be given to help first time owners and dogs to get familiarised with the course.

Ribbons will be presented to winners in each class.

For more information call Raewyn on (07) 332 2171 or (027) 759 3005.

Details

What: Dog Sports Rotorua Open Agility Event.
Where: Stock Car Club car park, Paradise Valley Rd.
When: Tomorrow from 12.30pm.
Cost: $4.