Paws for a Cause – Dog Show in aid of Bobby Van and Air Ambulance at Rainscombe Park

Is your dog a central (and very loved) part of your family or group? If so then the Paws For A Cause charity dog show at Rainscombe Park, Oare will be a great day out for you all – dog(s), family – everybody. It’s Wiltshire’s newest canine event and is in aid of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust. Next Saturday, June 21.

Described by organisers as a fantastic day out for owners and their four-legged friends it is being held amid the splendid grounds of Rainscombe Park, “the canine cavalcade will have something for everyone” said Bobby Van Director Jennie Shaw.

“Everyone loves to see dogs enjoying themselves and one of our biggest attractions on the day, K9 Aqua Sports, will have their amazing diving pool for the popular attraction of dog diving,” she said. “It’s all about having fun with canine friends and any breed, size and ability (over six months) can come and join in the soggy, doggy fun.”

Another popular attraction will be the Paws For Thought dog display team, who will be showing off their agility and intelligence with tricks and fun races. Among the highlights are dog races, fun agility, unusual retrieves, tricks and exceptional commentary and even a Jack Russell ladder walking.

The display will be followed by the opportunity for owners and pets to take part in have-a-go Flyball with the team.

Also in the display ring, Deliverance Dogs, led by experienced trainer Jenny Richards, will be demonstrating what can be achieved through relationship and play.

It won’t just be the display teams taking centre stage, every dog will have its day in our 12 Fun Family Dog show classes that are open to all dogs aged over six months. Judged by Alice Robinson of Robinsteck Boxers, there will be a chance for visitors to show off their beloved pet in a range of fun show categories to be in with a chance of a rosette and goodie bag.

Dogs can enter classes including precious pup (six to 12 months); golden oldie (seven years andover); most fabulous fella; most lovely lady; cutest couple (of dogs); junior handler (up to 12 years); junior handler (12 – 16 years); best rescue; dog with the waggiest tail; best condition dog; best condition bitch and dog the judge would most like to take home.

There is also a chance for owners and pets to test their skills in three have-a-go rings which will feature hoopers, where dogs navigate a course of hoops, barrels and tunnels working in a team with their handlers, agility, a fun obstacle course and temptation alley, a challenging course lined with enticing treats and toys where participants test their dog by calling them through it.

For anyone who needs a rest from walking, there will be two rare breed Suffolk Punch Horses pulling a carriage throughout the showground with plenty of space for dogs and their owners.

There will also be a children’s activity section, stalls and refreshments.

Mrs Shaw said: “We are looking forward to a wonderful day at Rainscombe Park and we are very grateful to Robert Hiscox for generously allowing us to use the grounds.

“This will be a great day out for dog lovers and families and as well as having lots to see and do, it will be a celebration of everything to do with our favourite pets. It will also help raise much-needed funds to support two much-needed charities that have to raise money to maintain their service.”

Paws For A Cause takes place at Rainscombe Park, Oare, SN8 4HZ from 10am to 5pm on June 21.  Tickets are £8 in advance or £10 on the day. Carers’ tickets are available at 50 per cent discount and under 12s go free. Tickets are available at wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk/future-events.