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DOGSTIVAL 2023 ARENA TIMETABLES

DOGSTIVAL 2023 ARENA TIMETABLES

Get ahead of the pack and plan your day with our arena

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FEELING THIRTSY?! LIMITED EDITION FESTIVAL ALE THE MUTT’S NUTS

FEELING THIRTSY?! LIMITED EDITION FESTIVAL ALE THE MUTT’S NUTS

Specially brewed by The Monkey Brewhouse Lymington

WHAT TYPE OF FOOD SHOULD I FEED MY DOG image

WHAT TYPE OF FOOD SHOULD I FEED MY DOG

WHAT TYPE OF FOOD SHOULD I FEED MY DOG

TOP TIPS FROM NATURO

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THIS SUMMER IS ALL ABOUT THE STAYCATION

THIS SUMMER IS ALL ABOUT THE STAYCATION

Naturo Nose

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PUGGY SMALLS CALLING ALL DISCO DOGS

PUGGY SMALLS CALLING ALL DISCO DOGS

Who is joining Puggy Smalls to throw some shapes on the dancefloor?!

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THE NEW FOREST IS PAWSITIVELY PERFECT FOR DOGS

THE NEW FOREST IS PAWSITIVELY PERFECT FOR DOGS

Sniff out the best bits with New Forest Cottages

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THESE “PARKER BULLEN” BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING! image

THESE “PARKER BULLEN” BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING!

THESE “PARKER BULLEN” BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING!

Salisbury Dogs Trust charity walk

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INTRODUCING POOCH PASS FROM DOG FURIENDLY

INTRODUCING POOCH PASS FROM DOG FURIENDLY

More bark for your buck!

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DOG NOSES. MYTH OR FACT?

DOG NOSES. MYTH OR FACT?

From Naturo veterinary surgeon Craig Reilly

A BIG DOGSTIVAL WELCOME TO HEADLINE SPONSOR NATURO PET FOOD image

A BIG DOGSTIVAL WELCOME TO HEADLINE SPONSOR NATURO PET FOOD

A BIG DOGSTIVAL WELCOME TO HEADLINE SPONSOR NATURO PET FOOD

Goodness that tastes good!

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TIPS FOR TAKING YOUR DOG ON HOLIDAY

TIPS FOR TAKING YOUR DOG ON HOLIDAY

From pet travel experts New Forest Cottages

HAPPY WOOFMAS image

HAPPY WOOFMAS

HAPPY WOOFMAS

Christmas message from Dogstival and Puggy Smalls

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COMING TO DOGSTIVAL WHY NOT MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT WITH NEW FOREST COTTAGES

COMING TO DOGSTIVAL WHY NOT MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT WITH NEW FOREST COTTAGES

Wagtastic stays

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DOGFLUENCER

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DOGFLUENCER

Find out about Teddy and Amy's Trip to Hoburne St Mabyn in Cornwall

10 THINGS YOUR POOCH SHOULD NEVER EAT FROM EXPERTS BUTTERNUT BOX image

10 THINGS YOUR POOCH SHOULD NEVER EAT FROM EXPERTS BUTTERNUT BOX

10 THINGS YOUR POOCH SHOULD NEVER EAT FROM EXPERTS BUTTERNUT BOX

Top tips from dog food guru's Butternut Box

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WOULD YOU EAT YOUR DOG’S DINNER?!

WOULD YOU EAT YOUR DOG’S DINNER?!

Butternut Box challenges Dogstival visitors to take the taste test!

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KEEPING YOUR DOG COOL IN THE SUMMER

KEEPING YOUR DOG COOL IN THE SUMMER

From our friends at Butternut box

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WELCOME TO PALEO RIDGE

WELCOME TO PALEO RIDGE

As Dogstivals’ new sponsor, you’re probably wondering what it is that we do and what we offer

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TOP TIPS ON VISITING DOGSTIVAL WITH YOUR POOCH

TOP TIPS ON VISITING DOGSTIVAL WITH YOUR POOCH

Lottie Gross, author of new guidebook Dog-Friendly Weekends, offers her top tips for four paws

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DOG FRIENDLY WEEKENDS WITH LOTTIE GROSS

DOG FRIENDLY WEEKENDS WITH LOTTIE GROSS

Great days out near Broadlands Estate

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AN INTRODUCTION TO FEEDING RAW

AN INTRODUCTION TO FEEDING RAW

From our friends at Paleo Ridge

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GET YOUR PAWS WET AT MILFORD ON SEA

GET YOUR PAWS WET AT MILFORD ON SEA

This pretty seaside village nestled by forest and coast is a must for dog lovers!

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TOP TIPS ON ROMSEY DOG WALKS FROM COUNTRY POOCH

TOP TIPS ON ROMSEY DOG WALKS FROM COUNTRY POOCH

Explore the local area

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MEET THE CHARITY STREETVET

MEET THE CHARITY STREETVET

Delivering free and essential vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness

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SOMEWHERE TO REST YOUR PAWS

SOMEWHERE TO REST YOUR PAWS

Top places to stay with New Forest Cottages

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DOGSTIVAL SURVEY 2021

DOGSTIVAL SURVEY 2021

We were all ears!

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SUPPAWTING BARK AID

SUPPAWTING BARK AID

Join the fun with the Dogfuriendly online dog show!

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DOGSTIVAL 2021 IT’S A WRAP!!!

DOGSTIVAL 2021 IT’S A WRAP!!!

What an epic weekend!

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THE RISE OF PET-NUPS; WHO GETS THE DOG IF YOU SEPARATE OR DIVORCE?

THE RISE OF PET-NUPS; WHO GETS THE DOG IF YOU SEPARATE OR DIVORCE?

Jargon-free local advice to get tails wagging

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ERIC ROBINSON SOLICITORS - WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY

ERIC ROBINSON SOLICITORS - WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY

Jargon-free local advice to get tails wagging

NEW DOG-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY COTTAGES WITH AVAILABILITY FOR DOGSTIVAL WEEKEND image

NEW DOG-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY COTTAGES WITH AVAILABILITY FOR DOGSTIVAL WEEKEND

NEW DOG-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY COTTAGES WITH AVAILABILITY FOR DOGSTIVAL WEEKEND

Somewhere to rest your paws... New Forest cottages

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CHARLEY CHAU DOG MODEL COMPETITION

CHARLEY CHAU DOG MODEL COMPETITION

Worth getting out of bed for!

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TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS

TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS

It's festival time!

THE NEW FOREST image

THE NEW FOREST

THE NEW FOREST

A pups paradise for dog-friendly holidays with New Forest Cottages

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DOG FURIENDLY JOINS THE PACK

DOG FURIENDLY JOINS THE PACK

Top travel platform Dogfuriendly joins the fun as official sponsor and media partner...

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WOOFMAS GIVEAWAY

WOOFMAS GIVEAWAY

WIN TICKETS TO DOGSTIVAL WITH DOGFURIENDLY

THE PAWFECT PRESENT!  LIMITED EDITION XMAS GIFT WALLET image

THE PAWFECT PRESENT!  LIMITED EDITION XMAS GIFT WALLET

THE PAWFECT PRESENT!  LIMITED EDITION XMAS GIFT WALLET

Santa Paws is coming to town!

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PAWSOME GIFTS FROM HARBOUR HOUNDS

PAWSOME GIFTS FROM HARBOUR HOUNDS

Pawsome Christmas Gift Ideas for Dogs!

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OSCAR FOR YOUR PET FAMILY

OSCAR FOR YOUR PET FAMILY

Oscar Pet Foods specialise in convenient home delivery … one less thing to worry about!

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IT’S A WRAP FOR 2020

IT’S A WRAP FOR 2020

Dogstival THE coolest dog show in town

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VAULT PHYSIOTHERAPY

VAULT PHYSIOTHERAPY

Ssharing her knowledge about the role of physiotherapy in dogs at the Healthy Hound Den

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SAY HELLO TO BURNS PET NUTRITION

SAY HELLO TO BURNS PET NUTRITION

Paws up for supplying our winners goodie bags!

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PETS AS THERAPY

PETS AS THERAPY

Paws up for the PAT team. Amazing animals helping humans

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DOG FRIENDLY RETREATS

DOG FRIENDLY RETREATS

Check out these wooftastic places to stay in the New Forest!

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SNIFF OUT A DOG FRIENDLY BREAK

SNIFF OUT A DOG FRIENDLY BREAK

Find somewhere to rest your paws with New Forest Cottages

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KEEPING YOUR POOCH IN TIP TOP SHAPE

KEEPING YOUR POOCH IN TIP TOP SHAPE

With Carlie New Forest Veterinary Physiotherapy

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NAMGRASS A DOG’S BEST FRIEND

NAMGRASS A DOG’S BEST FRIEND

Why artificial grass is winning the turf war with dog owners and becoming the pawfect match

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BARK AID

BARK AID

Virtual Dog Show to Raise Funds For Support To Cope With Coronavirus

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TOP TIPS FROM OUR HEADLINE SPONSOR PURELY PETS

TOP TIPS FROM OUR HEADLINE SPONSOR PURELY PETS

Purely Pets Insurance reveal the top 3 illnesses/ injuries claimed for in 2019

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RETURN OF THE PACK. DOGSTIVAL 2020

RETURN OF THE PACK. DOGSTIVAL 2020

The only guest list your dog wants to be on!

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A DOG’S LIFE PODCAST

A DOG’S LIFE PODCAST

The new podcast from Anna Webb

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SUP WITH PUP

SUP WITH PUP

New for 2020! Paddle boarding comes to Dogstival with the New Forest Paddle Sports Co

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DOGS SAVING LIVES… ONE SNIFF AT A TIME. MEDICAL DETECTION DOGS

DOGS SAVING LIVES… ONE SNIFF AT A TIME. MEDICAL DETECTION DOGS

Medical Detection Dogs and Bio Detection dogs

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HOW CAN WE BE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AS DOG OWNERS?

HOW CAN WE BE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AS DOG OWNERS?

By Adem Fehmi leading training and behavioural expert from Dog Ease

A BIG PAWS UP FOR CAMPING AT DOGSTIVAL image

A BIG PAWS UP FOR CAMPING AT DOGSTIVAL

A BIG PAWS UP FOR CAMPING AT DOGSTIVAL

Make it the ultimate weekend at our pawfect pop up glamping site from Embers Camping!

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2019 A BARKING SUCCESS BY TOP BLOGGER THE DOG VINE

2019 A BARKING SUCCESS BY TOP BLOGGER THE DOG VINE

Don't just take our word for it... Dogstival 2019 review from The Dog Vine

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DOGSTIVAL 2019 IT’S A WRAP

DOGSTIVAL 2019 IT’S A WRAP

A big paws up to everyone who came and took part in the very first Dogstival!

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WHY IS PET INSURANCE IMPORTANT

WHY IS PET INSURANCE IMPORTANT

Top tips on Pet Insurance from Go Get It Pet Insurance Comparison Site

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THE UK PET DETECTIVES

THE UK PET DETECTIVES

Molly and me

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DISCOVER A WORLD OF BEING ACTIVE TOGETHER

DISCOVER A WORLD OF BEING ACTIVE TOGETHER

Try the UK’s #1 Joint Veterinary Supplement – YuMOVE

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MAKE YOUR WALKS MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH BIRD AWARE SOLENT

MAKE YOUR WALKS MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH BIRD AWARE SOLENT

The stunning Solent coastline is internationally recognised and protected

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TOP GIFTS, TREATS AND EATS AT DOGSTIVAL

TOP GIFTS, TREATS AND EATS AT DOGSTIVAL

A pick of the top gifts, treats and eats at Dogstival

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DOGSTIVAL WELCOME TEAM COLDFEET

DOGSTIVAL WELCOME TEAM COLDFEET

Team Coldfeet are a medium sized kennel of Siberian Huskies.

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PAWSOME THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR DOG IN THE NEW FOREST

PAWSOME THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR DOG IN THE NEW FOREST

Hampshire the dog friendly destination

YOUR DOG DESERVES A HOLIDAY TOO! DOG FRIENDLY BREAKS WITH SHOREFIELD HOLIDAYS image

YOUR DOG DESERVES A HOLIDAY TOO! DOG FRIENDLY BREAKS WITH SHOREFIELD HOLIDAYS

YOUR DOG DESERVES A HOLIDAY TOO! DOG FRIENDLY BREAKS WITH SHOREFIELD HOLIDAYS

Dog friendly breaks with Shorefield Holidays

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NO MORE MUCKY PUPS WITH POLYGON PETS DOG WASH MACHINES!

NO MORE MUCKY PUPS WITH POLYGON PETS DOG WASH MACHINES!

Clean paws all round!

WE ASK DORWEST, THE EXPERTS IN HERBAL PET CARE, WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING HERBAL PRODUCTS?  image

WE ASK DORWEST, THE EXPERTS IN HERBAL PET CARE, WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING HERBAL PRODUCTS?

WE ASK DORWEST, THE EXPERTS IN HERBAL PET CARE, WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING HERBAL PRODUCTS?

Herbal pet care for dogs

SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON? WHY HEALTHY FISH TREATS FOR DOGS GET THE PAWS UP AT DOGSTIVAL image

SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON? WHY HEALTHY FISH TREATS FOR DOGS GET THE PAWS UP AT DOGSTIVAL

SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON? WHY HEALTHY FISH TREATS FOR DOGS GET THE PAWS UP AT DOGSTIVAL

Goodchaps the canine gifting experts on why fishy treats should be on the menu

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BBC’s ANNA WEBB SET TO GIVE DOGSTIVAL FAN’S A BARKING GREAT TIME!

BBC’s ANNA WEBB SET TO GIVE DOGSTIVAL FAN’S A BARKING GREAT TIME!

Anna Webb the BBC's Barking Blonde at the Dogstival Lounge

A PAW SALUTE, A SLOBBERY FACE-LICK AND A MASSIVE TAIL WAG FROM THE CANINE WORLD TO CHRIS PACKHAM CBE image

A PAW SALUTE, A SLOBBERY FACE-LICK AND A MASSIVE TAIL WAG FROM THE CANINE WORLD TO CHRIS PACKHAM CBE

A PAW SALUTE, A SLOBBERY FACE-LICK AND A MASSIVE TAIL WAG FROM THE CANINE WORLD TO CHRIS PACKHAM CBE

Chris Packham awarded CBE

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WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE

WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE

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