There’ll be thousands of paws in the park this weekend.

More than 32,000 people visited the show near Maidstone last year – and most of them brought their dog with them.

From doggy entertainment acts to dog displays, there will be arena acts throughout the weekend.

If you’d like to be more than a spectator, enter the companion dog show, held with the Kennel Club, where there are rosettes and prizes to be won, whether your dog is a pedigree or a cross breed. You can enter your dog on the day.

There will also be appearances by TV stunt dogs and for those wanting some of the limelight themselves, there’s the ever-popular Dash ‘n’ Splash, where dogs take to the water. Stand back if you don’t want to get soaked!

Try the Mini Paws activity centre specially designed for tiny dogs and don’t forget to bring some money as there’s also every kind of dog accessory to buy, from beds to coats, collars to leads and treats to shampoo.

DETAILS

Paws in the Park will be at the Kent Showground in Detling, near Maidstone, on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 between 9.30am and 5pm both days. Parking is free.

For tickets and more details go to pawsinthepark.net or call 07952 971452