EVERY dog has its day and it was certainly an action-packed one at Ragley Hall near Alcester.
DogFest opened its doors to thousands of families, dogs, dog owners, and pup enthusiasts at the historic property on Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11, marking the beginning of the festival’s national tour.
The weekend saw two days of tail-wagging entertainment including expert talks on canine wellbeing and behaviour. The venue was filled with have-a-go activities, including the brand-new Scentwork Arena for pups with busy noses, agility challenges, and the popular Dock Diving Pool.
Across the grounds, Boom Circus dazzled visitors with their roaming performances. For the nervous dogs, The Calm Corner was there for any dogs needing a quick break from the buzz of the field.
The Fun Dog Show saw 21 lucky pups leave Ragley crowned everything from waggiest tail to best rescue.
Ragley Hall’s Best In Show title on Saturday went to therapy dog Daisy – who spends her days touring between retirement homes and schools, offer people of all ages comfort and support.
DogFest set it as its mission to champion animal welfare, and Ragley Hall welcomed the Spaniel Rescue Foundation, a dedicated charity working to support spaniels and their owners across Great Britain.
DogFest event director Tess Drew said: “We loved welcoming dog lovers from across the area to kick off DogFest’s summer season with sunshine, smiles, and plenty of wagging tails. It was especially heartwarming to see some of the dogs rehomed through the partnered charity – Spaniel Rescue Foundation – attending.”
