Rotary Club of Healesville
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Program - Dog's Day Out

EVENT PROGRAM

Welcome to the show!

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WHATS ON TODAY:

FUN COMPETITIONS | MARKET STALLS | ANIMAL FARM | FACE PAINTING + MORE!

HEALESVILLE Weather (current)

Rain ponchos available at the Rotary info booth near the market stalls

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Rain ponchos available at the Rotary info booth near the market stalls -

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KEY EVENT TIMES

11:00AM - Start of show & events begin
11:30AM - Animal Farm opens
1:25PM - Demonstration of dog handling by Healesville & District Dog Club
2:30PM - Animal farm closes
2:38PM - GRAND PARADE (free for all to join)
3:15PM - Event concludes

Event schedule for all 18 events can be found below!

A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

On behalf of the Rotary Club of Healesville, I take this opportunity to welcome everyone to our first ‘Dogs Day Out’ since 2019. This is an event we know will allow many people in our community to show they are proud owners of man’s best friend, the dog.

So many people from all over the world enjoy the company of dogs; They can provide companionship, help you be more active, make children calmer, more secure, and more responsible, all while bringing a smile to our faces.

Whatever role they fill in your lives, this is the day we recognise the part they play as our friends. So shower them in love and get involved in our fun competitions, buy them some treats and take lots of photos to remember the special day.

Should you have any questions about today, our Healesville Rotary team is here to help - Be sure to say hello to anyone in a high-vis Rotary jacket, including myself!

Thanks for joining us and supporting your local Rotary Club.

- Vinay Kumar
President - Healesville Rotary Club

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Please dispose of your dog poo in the bins - Doggy poo bags available from Rotary team in high-vis vests

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Please dispose of your dog poo in the bins - Doggy poo bags available from Rotary team in high-vis vests -

 

Register your dog for events at the registration tent!

(at entrance of main arena)

You can register your dog in up to 18 different events - Each entry is only $5.00! Cash and card accepted.

All proceeds go to help your local Rotary club - Serving Healesville and abroad for more than 45 years.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

1. Best Junior Handler (age 10-15)
Starts 11:00am sharp

2. Best Golden Oldie (8yrs and older)
Starts approx 11:12am

3. Most Alike (dog and Owner)
Starts approx 11:24am

4. Best Trick
Starts approx 11:36am

5. Longest Tail
Starts approx 11:48am

6. Cutest puppy (12 weeks - 12 months)
Starts approx 12:00pm

7. Gentle Giant
Starts approx 12:12pm

8. Best Smile
Starts approx 12:24pm

9. Shiniest Coat
Starts approx 12:36pm

10. Best Rescue Dog
Starts approx 12:48pm

11. Most Handsome Dog
Starts approx 1:00pm

12. Most Appealing Eyes
Starts approx 1:12pm

13. Waggiest Tail
Starts approx 1:50pm

14. Best Dog with a Difference (Disability)
Starts approx 2:02pm

15. Prettiest Pooch
Starts approx 2:14pm

16. Fluffiest Tail
Starts approx 2:26pm

17. Longest Ears
Starts approx 2:56pm

18. Smallest Dog
Starts approx 3:10pm

EVENT SPONSORS

These organisations help us put on this community event, so consider keeping your business local by supporting these fantastic businesses / organisations!

EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • All owners are responsible for their own dog.

  • All dogs must be over 12 weeks old and be up-to-date with vaccinations.

  • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times (unless when instructed otherwise by judges)

  • The Rotary Club of Healesville reserves the right to disqualify and/or remove dogs from any event entered, for any participant whose pet is showing aggression toward humans or any other animals.

  • Children under the age of 10 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the staging area.

  • Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.

  • All judges' decisions are final.

  • Do not dress your dog up in human-like attire, this will result in automatic disqualification.

    By entering your dog into any event, you accept the above terms and conditions.





GENERAL ENTRY CONDITIONS: 

  • All children under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

  • The Rotary Club of Healesville reserves the right to eject any dogs (and owners) from the event grounds, in any instance where a pet is showing aggression toward humans or any other animals. 

  • Dogs Day Out is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free event. 

  • All patrons must follow instructions/directions from event staff. 

  • By entering the event ground, you accept and agree that your face/image/likeness may be captured in event photographs/videos and shared online, in the media, or in future advertising materials, without notice or compensation. 

  • All event registrations/entries are non-refundable if unused on the day. 

  • In the event ‘Dogs Day Out’ is cancelled by the Rotary Club of Healesville prior to the event beginning for safety reasons, any online registrations made by entrants will be refunded.