Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for a wag-tastic weekend of fun and learning over October 7-8 at Dogs Day Out, presented by Healthy Pets New Zealand.

The weekend kicks off with the Paws & Learn Seminars. Professor Nick Cave is speaking on raw feeding; Dr Jess Beer on post-Covid behavioural challenges; and Michelle Le Long of PD Insurance on pet insurance. Everyone is welcome but pre-registration is essential.

The following day is the Dogs Day Out carnival at the Tauranga racecourse where the whole family, including dogs, are welcome.

From agility courses to scenting and herding skills, watch in awe as amazing canines perform incredible tricks and jumps.

Your own pup will have a blast showcasing their skills and talent in the family fun events from waggiest tail, look-alikes, best ‘smile', spottiest dog, a red carpet dress-up ‘dogwalk' with lots of great prizes on offer.

There will also be a variety of stalls offering high-quality dog accessories, nutritious treats, innovative pet care products, veterinary advice, and much more.

By attending the Dogs' Day Out, you are supporting Healthy Pets NZ charity's mission to improve the diagnostics and veterinary care to Kiwi pets through research right here in New Zealand.

For more information, visit www.healthypets.org.nz

The Paws & Learn seminars will be held on October 7 from 6.30pm at Waikato Uni Tauranga Campus Lecture Hall, Durham St and costs $25 per person.

Dogs Day Out will be held on October 8 from 9am-2pm at the Tauranga Racecourse, Cameron Rd. Entry is a old coin donation at the gate, dogs come for free but must be on a lead.