Top dog’s day out is back

Dog lovers will have the chance to show off their pet’s talents once more, at a fun event being held this weekend near Aviemore.

‘Top Dog’s Day Out’ organised by The Highland Council Countryside Rangers and the Forestry Commission Scotland and supported by the Cairngorms National Park Authority is back for its sixth year.

People will have a chance to put their trusty canine through its paces in a variety of activities including a wild and wacky agility course where, alongside normal obstacles, the dogs will have to walk through a line of sausages without eating any.

Additional activities include the ever-popular sausage race, the pets’ parade, the winning entries to our drawing competition and lots of other activities and interesting stalls. There are prizes galore too, all donated by local businesses.

Saranne Bish, The Highland Council Countryside Ranger for Badenoch and Strathspey North, said: “Glenmore is such a great spot for dog-walking and is also the ideal spot to hold our event for dogs and their owners. Everything’s geared towards having fun, including the competition course, which any dog can complete, whether they’re agility trained or not.

“Dogs are welcome to the Cairngorms National Park all year round, although it’s particularly important to keep them under close control during the summer months to protect our special wildlife.”

Miranda Whitcomb, Forestry Commission’s Ranger added: “The popularity of this event keeps growing and growing with folk travelling quite a distance to prove just how great their dogs are.”

Keep Scotland Beautiful Campaigns Officer, Rachel Kerr, said, “It’s fantastic that Keep Scotland Beautiful has been asked to be part of the Top Dogs Day Out at Glenmore again. We look forward to seeing you all on the day – look out for Keep Scotland Beautiful staff in our dog costume!”

The event, open to owners of all dog breeds and spectators, will take place on Sunday (July 31st) between 12 noon and 4pm at The Hayfield close to Glenmore Visitor Centre, eight miles east of Aviemore on the Cairngorm ski road.

Registration of dogs is from 12 noon to 12.30pm and will be on a first come, first served basis with a £2 fee.

For further information please contact Countryside Ranger Saranne Bish on  01479 873 914.
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