Paws in the Park Leyland: Everything you need to know about the event this weekend
Tails will be wagging over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend as Paws in the Park returns to the Leyland Festival.
In partnership with Preston Agility Dogs, the popular event will take place in Worden Park on Thursday, June 2 from noon.
Have a go classes will be open to any pups and their owners who fancy taking part on the day. These dog agility, obedience and display classes will also be open for onlookers to enjoy.
The schedule also includes a line up of cute competitions for anyone to enter or cheer for, with categories including waggiest tail, best rescue and cutest puppy.
Rebecca Wood, Paws in the Park event organiser and member of the Leyland Festival Committee, said: “I hope anybody and everybody who loves dogs come along to Paws in the Park this year, whether you have your own pup or not.
"If you want to show off your dog’s best tricks, pick up a few obedience pointers, enter a competition or just watch on as dozens of good boys and girls strut their stuff, we’d love to welcome you on the day.”
She added: “As a dog person, I’m so excited to get to meet lots of new canine friends and talk all things dog ownership with everyone who comes along. I’ll be showing off my own two dogs as well as helping to judge the competitions and keep things running smoothly. It’s going to be a fantastic day.”
The full Paws in the Park line up will be as follows:
12.15 – Dog Agility, Obedience Display & ‘Have a Go’ Session
13.00 – Best Junior Handler (Under 12 Years Old)
13.15 – Golden Oldie (Dogs Over 8 Years Old)
13.30 – Best Rescue
13.45 – Dog Agility, Obedience Display & ‘Have a Go’ Session
14.15 – Waggiest Tail
14.30 – Cutest Puppy (Dogs 1 Year Old & Under)
14.45 – Dog Agility, Obedience Display & ‘Have a Go’ Session
15.15 – Prettiest Girl
15.35 – Best Trick
15.50 – Handsomest Male
16.10 – Dog Agility, Obedience Display & ‘Have a Go’ Session.
Participants are advised to arrive 10-15 minutes early for each session or competition, allowing for flex in the schedule needed to keep all dogs happy and engaged.