Public events
Big Day Out for Dogs
Big Day Out for Dogs - Sunday 10 December 2023
Big Day out for Dogs is back for 2023 - This is a community event hosted by Dogs Victoria where our grounds are open to the public so everyone can come along and celebrate everything about our four-legged friends!
Held at our premises KCC Park in Skye, the event is aimed at showcasing Dogs Victoria affiliated clubs and their breeds and to present the sport of dogs and all the activities that you can get involved in. This event provides the opportunity for the public to come along with friends and family and meet Dogs Victoria members and their dogs, see the dogs in action and learn what Dogs Victoria is all about. The event also provides information and education about responsible dog ownership and the opportunity to meet and greet a range of different dog breeds.
The public are encouraged to bring their dogs (well behaved on a lead!)
Entry for non-members will be a gold coin donation on the day.
Dog Sports that will be on display on the day – chat to club members about how you can get involved in a range of dog sports and have the opportunity to ‘have a go’ at some with your pooch!
- Dances with Dogs
- Lure Coursing
- Obedience
- Rally
- Retrieving
- Scent Work
- Sledding & weight pull display
- Drafting (cart pull)
- Agility
- Flyball
- Earthdog
To check the full-day schedule, click here
To check the sports schedule and breed club schedule, click here
Meet and greet and learn about a range of different breeds from our breed clubs including;
| Airedale Terrier Club | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | L’Epagneul Breton Club | Shih Tzu Club of Vic |
| American Staffordshire Club | Chihuahua Club | Little Lion Dog Club | Siberian Husky Club |
| Australian Terrier Club | Dachshund Club | Newfoundland Club Vic | Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
| Basenji Club of Vic | Deerhound Club | Papillion Club of Vic | Tenterfield Terrier Club |
| Beagle Club | Dobermann Club of Vic | Poodle & Toy Poodle Clubs | The Hound Club |
| Bernese Mountain Dog Club | Golden Retriever Club | Pyrenean Mountain Dog Club of Victoria Inc. | The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club |
| Border Collie Club of Vic | Great Dane Club Vic | Rottweiler Club of Vic | Toy Dog Club of Vic |
| Borzoi Club | Griffon Bruxellois Club | Schipperke Club | Weimaraner Club |
| British Bulldog Club | Hungarian Vizsla Club | Schnauzer Club of Vic | Welsh Corgi Club |
| Bull Terrier Club | Keeshond Club | Shetland Sheep Dog Club |
The Canine Christmas Market will be the perfect place to do some Christmas shopping and pamper yourself and your dog with a range of stalls. A list of stalholders attending can be found on the Canine Christmas Market page.
Main Sponsor - Bendigo Bank
Secondary Sponsor - Petcover
Photographer for the event - Kellie Jane Photography
Showbags & raffle tickets available to purchase on the day.
Pre-purchase show bags here
Pre-purchase raffle tickets here
Silent auction items here
Companies that have donated raffle and showbag items are listed below:
| Company | Raffle/Showbag | Company Information | |
| Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation | Raffle Item | ||
| Barkers Bazaar | Raffle Item | Barkers Bazaar brings you a myriad of canine featured gifts ideal for family and friends. New items as well as breed specific, retro and vintage goods. | |
| Best In Show Photography | Raffle Item | Best In Show Photography creates custom designed pet portraits to become an art piece in your home. Jane creates moments that are worth framing for you and your pet. | |
| Cider and Basil | Raffle Item | Cider and Basil is an eco-friendly Australian lifestyle brand, where specially curated products and designs are made for dogs and their owners. With inner and outer wellbeing as our ethos, using natural ingredients, we create dog friendly grooming products, premium dog treats, and dog friendly candles for the humans. | |
| Clear Dog Treats | Raffle Items | Over the years, CLEAR Dog Treats has grown exponentially and is one of the biggest natural treat businesses in Australia. They service domestic and international retail and wholesale markets. There are a lot of raw suppliers and businesses drying treats out there, and a huge amount of imported low quality treats. They have developed a fantastic supply chain of high quality and consistent products over the years. | |
| Command Dog Training School | Raffle Items |
Command Dog Training School offers convenient, results-driven dog training spanning across St Kilda, Oakleigh, Doncaster, Hawthorn and Malvern. Command Dog Training School is one of the largest and most respected professional puppy and dog training companies in Melbourne. They offer a range of training solutions, including puppy classes, obedience, problem dog assistance, home dog support and other services. |
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| Crown K9 | Raffle Item | Do you have a destructive dog? Can’t keep a bed for more than a week or so? Try our Chew and Dig Resistant Hammock Beds. Australian Made. | |
| DOG By Dr Lisa | Raffle Items | We love dogs, but we know how confusing it can be to look after them. DOG by Dr Lisa is here to make things easier. | |
| DG Paws | Showbag Item | Dogs eat, adventure, sleep, and repeat all in style! Your dogs will be covered from a range of luxury calming beds, ceramic marble bowls, harnesses, collars, leads and all those essential accessories – hey they might need a wardrobe for themselves once they leave the DG Paws store. |
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| EAC | Showbag Items |
EAC Animal Care is an Australian family business based in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, established in 2017. Working alongside veterinarians, animal nutritionists and behaviourists, they create natural and functional products that are supported by science. EAC’s product range addresses gut, joint, skin, coat and other common concerns found in equine and companion animals. Their products are a nutraceutical solution to support and improve your beloved pets’ and horses’ health, well-being and vitality. |
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| Ella & Friends Photography | Raffle Item | ||
| Evia Designs | Showbag Item |
Evia Designs, is a local, small handmade jewellery business that lovingly crafts your jewellery in sterling silver and solid gold. One of our truly special pieces is our pet impression necklaces and bracelets. These heartfelt pieces help you celebrate the incredible bond you share with your beloved best friend by capturing their unique nose or paw print. Our kits will provide you with what you need to capture their unique impressions, and then on return we will transform them into your forever keepsakes, in your choice of sterling silver or solid gold. Look forward to seeing you on the 10th!
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| Give Paws | Raffle Item | At Give Paws, we do not put profits before quality. We use premium ingredients, process chemical-free and dry our treats guided by nature. | |
| Interpath - 4CYTE | Raffle Items | The only animal joint products in the world powered by our patented EPIITALIS®. A natural daily supplement, 4CYTE™ with EPIITALIS® is recommended for dogs, horses and cats experiencing reduced mobility and activity. | |
| Jetpets | Raffle Items | With over 30 years experience providing safe pet transport for fur babies in Australia and around the globe, Jetpets is widely regarded as Australia’s leading pet travel experts. Flying animals with trusted airline partners within Australia and to key destinations including New Zealand, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. They pride themselves in providing first-class comfort for dogs, cats, zoo and exotic animals alike. | |
| Kaye's Krunchies & Kraft | Raffle Item and Showbag Items | KKK provides a vast range of dried dog treats; homemade dog doonas, coats, and accessories. | |
| Kims K9 Cookies | Raffle Item |
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| KONG | Raffle Items and Showbag Items | the best since 1976. KONG has been innovating since 1976 to enrich the lives of pets with the highest quality pet toys and treats. The KONG product line provides mental and physical stimulation through encouraging play, appropriate chewing habits, and controlled feeding to help ensure pets are at their happiest and healthiest at every life stage. | |
| Lennys Kitchen | Raffle Item and Showbag Items | Lenny’s Kitchen Muesli is formulated in conjunction with renowned and respected Australian Vet, Dr Bruce Syme BVSc (Hons). He has been a passionate advocate for raw, natural feeding for over 30 years. Lenny’s kitchen creates Natural and complete muesli for dogs and puppies. | |
| LifeWise | Showbag Items | LifeWise is 100% Australian; Australian original science, Australian pure and clean raw ingredients processed in Australia by Australians for dogs around the world. | |
| Nature Dog Raw Dog Food | Raffle Prize | Nature Dog is aimed at improving the health and well being of your best mate by providing totally natural, raw dog food that is free of preservatives, colours, fillers, chemicals, and additives and is NOT cooked!!! | |
| Omlet Australia | Raffle Item | We’re Omlet and since 2004 we’ve been rethinking every aspect of keeping and caring for pets. Inspired by the magic when humans and animals connect, we watch, learn and ask so we can invent. Our products will make you wonder: why hasn't it always been done this way? | |
| Pack Shack | Raffle Prize | We offer a range of wholesome, gourmet treats crafted from top-notch, human-grade ingredients. Our treats are not only delicious but also gentle on sensitive tummies, proven by our satisfied customer | |
| Petbotanica | Raffle Items and Showbag Items | Pet Botanica is passionate about holistic pet care.
Australian owned and made, we've curated an all-natural, dog and cat wellness range. They work with beautiful ingredients from mother earth to nurture and nourish your best friend. Because Healthy Pets are Happy Pets. |
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| Pet One | Prizes | Pet One® provides essential products to care for your dog, cat or small animal with an emphasis on improving and enriching your pet's life. The extensive range, aims to provide your pet with a variety of quality made products that are not only great value for money but make pet keeping fun and enjoyable for both the pet and the owner. Pet One® - Nurturing Best Friends! | |
| Pets 247 | Raffle Item | Pets 247 is proudly Australian owned and operated. We personally assess each product to ensure it is worthy of being part of our product range.
While not all our products will be Australian owned, we will always focus on new and innovative brands from around the country. We also want to help educate our customers and bring you a wealth of knowledge from vets, breeders and pet enthusiasts from around the world. |
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| Presents for Paws | Raffle Items | Presents For Paws is a small Australian business built on a passion to connect paws with the best products - based on breed, temperament and stage of life. Our toy range includes thousands of products that we sell in customised boxes as well as at Dogs Victoria events. Presents For Paws also stocks a range of slow-feeders and enrichment toys and a range of 100% natural and Australian made multifunctional supplements range. | |
| Puparrel | Showbag Items | Puparrel is a one stop shop for pups, offering cute and stylish handmade collars, leashes, harnesses, and matching accessories for pets and people. Our size range is huge and will fit from the tiniest Chihuahuas to the biggest St Bernard’s! All items are high quality and sewn with love in Gippsland. | |
| Queenies Pawprints | Showbag Items |
Queenie's Pawprints is a Melbourne-based brand, founded by a dedicated pet lover and animal advocate, Marianna Delray.
It is a home to premium quality designer accessories for cats & dogs, stylish handmade pet apparel, eco-friendly toys, unique handmade collars, comfy pet beds, hand-felted cat caves and much more.
Whether you're searching for a unique piece of PAWdrobe for your four-legged BFF or a nice symbolic gift for your animal lover hooman friend, you'll find it at Queenie's Pawprints! The coolest part is - their collection is handmade right here, in Melbourne, using sustainable materials, and each piece can be customized to suit any pet's size and character!
And to top it all up, they donate 10% of the profit from every sale to support animal rescues!
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| Rainy Day Pets | Raffle Items | If you’re looking for the ultimate toy to spoil your pup, look no further than Rainy Day Pets! And for folks who love their furry friends, Rainy Day Pets is your go-to for cute gift ideas. We’re committed to providing happiness to you and your hound with our thoughtful and unique range. Dogs around the world are obsessed with our giant plush caterpillars and enrichment toys that are perfect for play time, naps and snuggles!Plus, a portion of proceeds are donated towards animal rescue groups across the globe. | |
| RIPT Furniture | Raffle Item | At RIPT Furniture, each piece of furniture that our RIPT team crafts is created with modern techniques so each is truly a one-of-a-kind piece. We are passionate about what we do and are grateful to be able to create works of art from our customers’ beautiful ideas. | |
| Royal Canin | Showbag Items |
A dog’s nutritional needs change throughout its life. A dog’s life stage or age is one of the most important considerations when choosing your dog’s food. Royal Canin provides tailored nutritional solutions for your dog at every stage of their life, from puppyhood through to their senior years. Discover how life stage can have an impact on their nutritional requirements. |
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| Sass Artworks | Raffle Item | Passionate about pointy noses. Original pieces by talented Melbourne artist, featuring loveable pets including Greyhounds. Our selection of gifts for Birthdays, Christmas or special occasions can be purchased today. | |
| Sassbai | Raffle Prize | ||
| Scratch Pet Food | Raffle Items and Showbag Items | Scratch Pet Food is the game-changing new breed of kibble that puts dogs and the planet first. We deliver premium dog food directly to your door on a personalised feeding plan tailored to your pup. 100% Australian made and owned, Scratch is made fresher on subscription using sustainably sourced local ingredients, premium human-grade Aussie meat, plenty of whole veggies and four nourishing oils for skin and coat health. | |
| Sew In The Moment | Raffle Prize |
I make faux leather, canvas but also specialise in making leather bags and accessories, which involves a whole new skill set. I'm a mum to 2 teenagers, I work part time at a financial planning firm, but my passion is in my sewing studio, creating unique and one of a kind items for my customers. My customers are involved in selecting colours, lining fabrics, and even the colour hardware they would prefer. I thoroughly enjoy the whole creative experience of making a customer's ideas turn into a magnificent bag. |
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| Thai Luong Fashions | Raffle Items | PT Viva Women show suit tailors. All suits are made in Melbourne and can be tailored to suit your shape. | |
| The Matching Crew & Co | Raffle Items | At The Matching Crew & Co, we love matching with our pets and believe that no one should be left out! We specialists in Bandanchie™, which is like a bandana but just slides over your pet’s head! Our matching accessories for the human includes bow ties, oversized scrunchies and many other things! | |
| The Settlement Hotel | Raffle Items |
Promoted as ‘The Newest Grand Old Hotel in Australia’, The Settlement Hotel Cranbourne is an exciting hospitality complex full of old-world Victorian comfort and charm. Careful reproduction of Victorian architectural features has created an appealing diversity of food, beverage, accommodation and gaming facilities that combine to form The Settlement Hotel. |
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| Tigrada (Ross Emmett Head Office) | Raffle Items and Showbag Items | A light touch therapy that anyone can learn and easily apply to help dogs who are in discomfort. Whether through injury or old age or you may want to improve how they move with better balance and fewer restrictions. | |
| Underdog Training & Behaviour Consulting | Raffle Items and Showbag Items |
Underdog trainers can help you with more than dog obedience- we have the experience to assist you with issues including aggression, anxiety, socialisation, enrichment, on and off leash manners and MORE! Underdog’s training services target both ends of the leash, without blame or judgement to help everyone live in the best possible way with the dog that shares their home. |
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| Wiggle Butts Pet Co | Raffle Item | Wiggle Butts Pet Co creates personalised gifts for pet lovers. We can add your pet's image to various products including drinkware, apparel, and jewellery. We also create other fun handmade products including breed-specific items. As we make all our items ourselves, we can always customise our products to your own pet. |
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