Can your dog bend it like Beckham?

Treibball is a great activity to play with your dog and you can give it a go at this years dog festival thanks to Tynewater K9. A relatively new sport, Treibball is great mental stimulation for dogs and it's particularly helpful for channelling the herding breeds, dogs with a strong prey drive and for any dog who likes to chase.

Treibball is great activity to play with your dog. The game consists of “herding” a number of large inflatable exercise balls into a soccer-like net. It’s also a competitive sport for dogs of all ages and sizes. It promotes better teamwork and communication between a dog and their handler. It’s great fun for any energetic dogs who work well off-leash and need a job. Don’t worry though - it won’t be quite so hard at the festival. You will be able to learn the skills you need to teach your dog - then we’ll get the stop watch out.

Visit the Tynewater K9 Activity ring to have-a-go and see if your dog has some footie skills fit for the premier league - rosettes and prizes for fastest goals!

The North East Dog Festival will be setting the stage for a doggy extravaganza like you’ve never seen before! Take a look below at some of things already on offer at this years festival. Its set to be a fantastic day out that the whole family can enjoy. Get your tickets online today.

When; Saturday 9th September

Where; Kirkley Hall, Northumberland, NE20 0AQ

Tickets; £5 per person with under 16’s free. Free field parking. Festival ticket also includes entry into Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens (no dogs allowed in zoo). Tickets available online and on the gate.

Get your tickets here