Weekender 31 July – 2 August 2026
This weekend’s dog calendar is a busy one, particularly if you enjoy obedience, rally, scent work or conformation. There are also a few easier social options, including dog-friendly drinks, a pub crawl, puppy yoga and the start of PAWGUST.
Every event below was checked against an original organiser or governing-body source at the time of publication.
Competition events are generally intended for entered dogs. Only bring a pet dog as a spectator if the organiser confirms it is allowed. Puppy-yoga sessions use puppies supplied by the organiser, so your own dog stays at home.
Across Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide
PAWGUST 2026
Saturday 1 August to Monday 31 August | Anywhere in Australia
PAWGUST starts this Saturday, giving you the month of August to walk or run 60 km, 100 km or 125 km while raising money for Guide Dogs. You can take part with your dog, without a dog or as part of a team. Registration is free through the official PAWGUST website.
Melbourne
Dogs Victoria OTEC State Trial Obedience
Saturday 1 August | Start time not published
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye
KCC Park hosts two state-level obedience trials on Saturday. The current calendar confirms the date and venue but does not publish the judging timetable, so check the Dogs Victoria events calendar before travelling.
Dogs Victoria OTEC Obedience Dogs of the Year
Saturday 1 August | Start time not published
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye
This invitational or qualifying obedience competition runs at KCC Park alongside Saturday’s state trials. Detailed judging times have not been released publicly. Event confirmation is available in the Dogs Victoria events calendar.
Toy Poodle Society of Victoria Members Competition
Saturday 1 August | Start time not published
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye
Toy Poodles take centre stage for the society’s members competition at KCC Park. Public access and session times have not been confirmed, so anyone interested in attending should check with the club through the Toy Poodle Society of Victoria website.
Walk and Wag: Make New Friends Social Walk
Saturday 1 August | 2:00pm–4:00pm
Brosnan Community Park, Coburg
This relaxed community walk combines dogs, a bit of exercise and the chance to meet new people. Dogs are welcome but not compulsory. Tickets are $5 and include snacks, dog treats and an optional coffee afterwards. Book through the official Humanitix event page.
Paws & Pints
Saturday 1 August | 3:00pm–5:00pm
The Angry Dog, 435 Spencer Street, West Melbourne
An informal afternoon at The Angry Dog for dog owners, prospective owners and anyone missing regular contact with a dog. Leashed dogs are welcome, although the organiser asks that aggressive dogs remain at home. Registration is free through the official Eventbrite listing.
Dogs Victoria OTEC State Trial Rally
Sunday 2 August | Start time not published
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye
Sunday at KCC Park turns to rally obedience, with two state trials scheduled across the day. The public timetable has not been released, so check the Dogs Victoria events calendar for any late details.
Dogs Victoria OTEC Rally Dog of the Year
Sunday 2 August | Start time not published
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye
Rally Dog of the Year adds another competition to Sunday’s KCC Park program. The date and venue are confirmed, but detailed judging times are not available publicly. See the official Dogs Victoria calendar.
Kensington Puppy Pub Crawl
Sunday 2 August | 2:00pm–5:30pm
Starting at Bonehead Brewing, 86 Parsons Street, Kensington
This 1.15 km pub crawl visits Bonehead Brewing, Bakery Hill Distillery and Hardimans Hotel, with refreshments and dog treats or doggie drinks along the way. Dogs are welcome and must remain on lead. Advance tickets are required through the official Eventbrite page.
Puppy Yoga Melbourne
Sunday 2 August | Session times shown when booking
La Encantada Collective, 69 Abbotsford Street, West Melbourne
A 60-minute beginner-friendly yoga class with supervised puppy interaction mixed in. The puppies are provided and cared for by Yoga Paws, so attendees do not bring their own dogs. Tickets are $59 through the official booking page.
Brisbane
All Breeds Tracking Club Tracking Trial
Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August | Judging from 6:30am daily
5532 Mount Lindesay Highway, Cedar Grove
An early start across all three days for dogs working through tracking tests 1 to 10. Vetting begins at 6:00am, with judging underway from 6:30am. The full program is in the Dogs Queensland official schedule.
Caboolture Sports Dog Obedience Club Scent Work Trial
Saturday 1 August | Judging from 8:00am
Devine Court, Morayfield
Dogs will work through master-level vehicle, exterior, interior and container searches at this scent work trial. Vetting begins at 7:00am. Check the Dogs Queensland official schedule for the full trial details.
Northern Classic Kennel Club Championship Show 1
Saturday 1 August | Judging from 8:30am
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack
The first of two Northern Classic all-breeds championship shows gets underway at 8:30am at Durack. Breed judging, classes and the running order are listed in the official Dogs Queensland schedule.
Northern Classic Kennel Club Championship Show 2
Saturday 1 August | Starting 30 minutes after Show 1
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack
The second championship show follows half an hour after the first show finishes, with junior handlers judged between the two programs. Full details are in the Dogs Queensland official schedule.
Queensland Against Greyhound Racing
Saturday 1 August | 10:00am–12:00pm
Queens Gardens, Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City
This peaceful greyhound-welfare rally meets at Queens Gardens before marching to Parliament House. The organiser specifically invites friendly greyhounds; attendance by other pet dogs is not confirmed. Updates and rally guidance are available from Friends of the Hound.
Ipswich Dog Obedience Club Double Rally and Obedience Trial
Saturday 1 August | Rally from 2:00pm; obedience from 6:00pm
131 Robertson Road, Raceview
Rally takes the afternoon session before obedience begins under lights at 6:00pm. The program covers two rally rings and obedience classes from CCD through to UDX. Times and class details are in the Dogs Queensland official schedule.
Puppy Yoga Brisbane
Saturday 1 August | Session times shown when booking
Eighth House, 43 Gladstone Road, Highgate Hill
Yoga Paws brings the puppies for this 60-minute beginner-friendly class at Highgate Hill. Your own dog stays home while you get the combination of yoga, puppy interaction and a fairly relaxed Saturday. Tickets are $59 through the official booking page.
Jimboomba Dog Training Club Working Pack Dog Trial
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August | Judging from 6:00am daily
Saturday: Plunkett Reserve, Steele Road, Logan Village
Sunday: 29 Monmouth Court, Jimboomba
Dogs and handlers take on 16 km Working Novice Pack Dog and Working Pack Dog classes across two venues. Vetting runs from 5:00am to 5:30am each day, so this one is for early risers. See the Dogs Queensland trial schedule.
Mentored All-Breeds Championship Show
Sunday 2 August | Judging from 9:00am
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack
Sunday’s mentored championship show gives trainee judges supervised ring experience, with entries capped at 60 dogs per group. The format and judging details are set out in the Dogs Queensland official schedule.
Puppy Yoga Bulimba
Sunday 2 August | Session times shown when booking
The Centre of Dance, 1/49 Godwin Street, Bulimba
Another 60-minute Yoga Paws session, this time at Bulimba, combining gentle movement with supervised puppy time. The organiser supplies the puppies, so do not bring your own dog. Tickets are $59 through the official booking page.
Adelaide
Dogs SA Junior Handler Committee Snowflake Spectacular
Saturday 1 August from 9:00am and Sunday 2 August from 10:00am
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
The Snowflake Spectacular fills the weekend with three championship shows and the Dogs SA Junior Handler State Final. Saturday’s shows begin at 9:00am and not before 12:30pm. Sunday’s junior final starts at 10:00am, followed by another championship show not before 12:30pm. The full program is in the official Dogs SA schedule.
Dover Gardens Kennel and Obedience Dog Club Scent Work Trial
Saturday 1 August | 10:30am and not before 1:30pm
Mitchell Park Sports Ground, Bradley Grove, Mitchell Park
Saturday’s scent work program includes advanced containers, excellent vehicles, novice containers and masters vehicles. The dedicated club schedule provides the most current judging and check-in times. See the official Dover Gardens schedule.
Adelaide Puppy Yoga
Saturday 1 August | Session times shown when booking
Eastside Yoga and Pilates, rear of 370 Kensington Road, Erindale
A beginner-friendly class combining yoga with supervised puppy interaction and socialisation. Yoga Paws provides the puppies, so attendees leave their own dogs at home. Tickets are $59 through the official booking page.
Dogs SA Earthdog Tests
Sunday 2 August | 10:00am, not before 11:00am and not before 12:00pm
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Three earthdog test sessions are scheduled at David Roche Park on Sunday. These tests give eligible small terriers and Dachshunds the chance to work through simulated underground hunting challenges. Times are confirmed on the Dogs SA upcoming events page.
Adelaide Puppy Yoga
Sunday 2 August | Session times shown when booking
Eastside Yoga and Pilates, rear of 370 Kensington Road, Erindale
Sunday brings a second Adelaide puppy-yoga session at Eastside Yoga and Pilates. It runs for 60 minutes and uses puppies supplied by the organiser, so your own dog stays home. Tickets are $59 through the official booking page.
Event details can change, particularly where weather, judging schedules or bookings are involved. Check the linked organiser page before leaving home.