Dog Weekender 3-5 July
Despite being mighty cold down south this weekend, there are a number of things you and your dog can get out and do in Adelaide and Melbourne – and for the sun lovers, Brisbane also has some great options.
Melbourne
🐾 Paws & Pints Dog Lovers Social
Saturday 4 July | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Meet fellow dog lovers for a relaxed afternoon at The Angry Dog, one of Melbourne’s dog-friendly venues. This monthly social is a great opportunity to catch up with other owners while your dog enjoys the atmosphere.
Location: The Angry Dog, 435 Spencer Street, West Melbourne
Cost: Free (RSVP)
More information
https://www.theangrydog.com.au/whats-on
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/paws-pints-west-melbournecbd-dog-lovers-social-event-tickets-1980850718823
🐶 Shelter Open Day – Meet Your New Best Friend
Sunday 5 July | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thinking about adding a new family member? The Australian Animal Protection Society is opening its doors, giving visitors the opportunity to meet adoption-ready dogs and chat with staff about the adoption process.
Location: 26 Aegean Court, Keysborough
More information
https://aaps.org.au/events/
🏃 Border Collie Club of Victoria SprintDog Trial
Sunday 5 July | From 7:00 am
Watch dogs put their speed and enthusiasm to the test at the Border Collie Club of Victoria SprintDog Trial at KCC Park.
Location: KCC Park, Skye
More information
https://vicdog.com/events/20260705-border-collie-club-of-vic-sprintdog-trial/
https://dogsvictoria.org.au/media/7042/2026-dogs-victoria-events-calendar-v39.pdf
Brisbane
🏆 Championship Dog Show Weekend at Dogs Queensland
If you’re interested in pedigree dogs or canine competition, this is one of Brisbane’s biggest weekends of the year.
Across Saturday and Sunday, Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds at Durack hosts championship and open shows for:
- Labrador Retrievers
- Border Collies
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
- German Shepherd Dogs
- Welsh Corgis
- Old English Sheepdogs
- German Shorthaired Pointers
- Great Danes
- Hounds
- Poodles
Location: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack
Official schedule
https://dogsqueensland.org.au/media/55332/gazette-may-2026.pdf
Adelaide
🏆 Port Pirie Kennel Club Fundraising Championship Shows
Saturday & Sunday
David Roche Park hosts two days of all-breeds championship shows organised by the Port Pirie Kennel Club.
Location: David Roche Park, Kilburn
More information
https://www.dogssa.com.au/media/7359/pt-pirie-kc-fp.pdf
https://www.dogssa.com.au/events/upcoming-events/
🐕 Munno Para Dog Obedience Club Agility Trial
Saturday 4 July
Watch handlers and dogs navigate agility courses at MPDOC Grounds in Smithfield.
More information
https://www.dogssa.com.au/events/upcoming-events/
👶 Dogs & Toddlers Seminar
Saturday 4 July | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
A practical seminar designed for families with young children and dogs, covering safe interactions and preparing for the toddler years.
Location: Ngutungka West Lakes
More information
https://firstival.com.au/organiser/city-of-charles-sturt/
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/firstival-dogs-and-toddlers-seminar-with-canine-interaction-tickets-1990541946546
☕ Cars, K9s & Coffee
Sunday 5 July | From 7:30 am
A relaxed Sunday morning catch-up where coffee, cars and friendly dogs come together.
Location: St George’s Bakehouse, Kurralta Park
More information
https://www.facebook.com/events/st-georges-bakehouse-kurralta-park/st-georges-bakehouse-kurralta-park-cars-k9s-coffee/1478907420027043/
Have a Great Weekend
As always, we recommend checking the organiser’s website before heading out in case of any last-minute changes.