Arena | Dog Lovers Festival Brisbane

Daily Timetable

Saturday & Sunday

10:00 am Watch daring dogs fly up the wall in the K9 Superwall Heats
About the Talk

One of the most iconic outback events is the Dog High Jump and this event – K9 Superwall – takes it to a whole new level – nearly 10ft (3 metres) to be exact!

Each daring dog, run by a handler, takes turns jumping up an ever-increasing vertical wall, until the winner is decided.

High-energy music will be pumping, and the audience will be on the edge of their seats.

Don’t miss this sky-scraping spectacle!
- Read Dave Graham's bio
Dave Graham is the visionary CEO and Co-founder of RuffTRACK – a youth engagement program for young people who have disengaged with school and the community to give them skills, education, a sense of self-worth and reconnecting them with their community. Dave’s journey as a dog expert has been both remarkable and inspiring. The secret ingredient to his work at RuffTRACK is dogs! The RuffTRACK program aims to empower young people by helping them establish trust and bonds with canine companions.

Each young person is paired with a dog, and they bond and work together to accomplish daily goals of manners, communication, overcoming challenges and building self-esteem. Participants join the RuffTRACK Muttley Crew which takes this knowledge on the road with their incredible community outreach programs and performances in schools and arena shows across Australia – like Dog Lovers.
11:00 am Release your inner Wonderdog with Australia’s smartest dogs!
About the Talk

Step into the VitaPet Arena and watch this delightful show where a team of talented Border Collies will showcase their tricks and entertain, inspire and remind us all of the incredible wonders that can be achieved when we unleash our inner Wonderdog!

Hosted by TV vet Dr Katrina Warren, and professional dog trainer Kelly Gill, the Wonderdogs are guaranteed to bring laughter, excitement and a lot of cuteness to the stage.
- Read Dr Katrina, Kelly Gill & The Wonderdogs's bio
Popular television vet, Dr Katrina Warren has teamed up with professional trainer, Kelly Gill and the Wonderdogs; a team of impeccably trained chocolate border collies. The Wonderdogs are seasoned performers and have appeared with Katrina on the Today Show, Morning Show, Funniest Home Videos, Saturday Disney and Talk to the Animals. They have also starred in numerous TV commercials and feature films and it’s a very rare opportunity to see them all perform here at the show in Melbourne.
11:45 am Feel your heart race at the fast action in Flying Fast Flyball shows
About the Talk

You have seen fit and agile dogs that can do things that most of us with two legs are incapable of, you have seen the clever dogs that can run rings around their humans… now you are going to see the most exciting of them all, the fast dogs!

Flyball is guaranteed to get the blood pumping in dogs and humans alike. Just like drag racing but this time with a little bit of pizzazz. Can everyone keep their head in the game to bring the ball back over the line for their team?! Can a Chihuahua run faster than a Border Collie?

You will have to come see for yourself! What will it take to to bring it home for the team. We will also have a quick masterclass on how you can start training your dog for flyball, both for those with adult dogs and puppies, we will take you through the basics of how you can have just as much fun with your dog!
- Read Lucy Karbowiak, Emily Lyons & The High Flying Team's bio
Lucy Karbowiak has been training and competing with dogs since she was 14 years old. She now has a colourful team of Border Collies that show us that it is possible to have good looks and brains all in one! Her dogs can be seen regularly at dog competitions on the weekends and on the odd TV Commercial here and there.

Combining with her best friend and fellow dog trainer, Emily Lyons who has been training and competing with her dogs since she was 13 with her own colourful team of 4 Koolies and a sassy Chihuahua mix. After a little break through the pandemic, they will finally be back in the ring competing regularly in flyball competitions across Australia, charming the competitors with their good looks and wowing them with their speed.
12:45 pm Release your inner Wonderdog with Australia’s smartest dogs!
About the Talk

Step into the VitaPet Arena and watch this delightful show where a team of talented Border Collies will showcase their tricks and entertain, inspire and remind us all of the incredible wonders that can be achieved when we unleash our inner Wonderdog!

Hosted by TV vet Dr Katrina Warren, and professional dog trainer Kelly Gill, the Wonderdogs are guaranteed to bring laughter, excitement and a lot of cuteness to the stage.
- Read Dr Katrina, Kelly Gill & The Wonderdogs's bio
Popular television vet, Dr Katrina Warren has teamed up with professional trainer, Kelly Gill and the Wonderdogs; a team of impeccably trained chocolate border collies. The Wonderdogs are seasoned performers and have appeared with Katrina on the Today Show, Morning Show, Funniest Home Videos, Saturday Disney and Talk to the Animals. They have also starred in numerous TV commercials and feature films and it’s a very rare opportunity to see them all perform here at the show in Melbourne.
1:30 pm See which doggo has the most will-power and the speed to match in Temptation Alley
About the Talk

Get ready to cheer! Get ready for Temptation Alley!

Imagine this: down one end of the arena is a dog, held back by a handler. At the other end, their human – behind the finish line.

Between them is the 10-metre long Temptation Alley: a course covered in plush toys, treats, balls, chew toys, tug ropes… basically every doggie favourite you could think of.

The clock starts, the handler releases the beast and pup is off like a rocket down the alley!

Will the dog head for the finish line and leap into the arms of their adoring fur-parent, in two seconds flat? Or will it u-turn to temptation, to the delight of the audience?

One thing’s for certain: the crowd will be cheering and laughing in equal measure as we see whether the dog loves its human or a soft toy more!

If you need a good K9-inspired belly laugh this year, then don’t miss this hilarious and entertaining competition, MC-ed by the always entertaining Lara Shannon & Farmer Dave Graham!
- Read Dave Graham's bio
Dave Graham is the visionary CEO and Co-founder of RuffTRACK – a youth engagement program for young people who have disengaged with school and the community to give them skills, education, a sense of self-worth and reconnecting them with their community. Dave’s journey as a dog expert has been both remarkable and inspiring. The secret ingredient to his work at RuffTRACK is dogs! The RuffTRACK program aims to empower young people by helping them establish trust and bonds with canine companions.

Each young person is paired with a dog, and they bond and work together to accomplish daily goals of manners, communication, overcoming challenges and building self-esteem. Participants join the RuffTRACK Muttley Crew which takes this knowledge on the road with their incredible community outreach programs and performances in schools and arena shows across Australia – like Dog Lovers.
2:30 pm Feel spine-shiveringly alive watching epic freestyle-agility-combo routines in Frizgility
About the Talk

A showcase of agility and disc through the fabulous sport of Frizgility, tunnels, jumps and a disc! What can go wrong?! And to finalise the Frizgility content we also have Canine Disc Freestyle routines because what is better than watching a dog catch a disc? That’s right: watching a dog jump off the back of a human to catch a disc!

These unique routines will show the audience the amazing capabilities of our four-legged friends and what you can do when you pair up with your dog and make a team.
- Read Lucy Karbowiak, Emily Lyons & The High Flying Team's bio
Lucy Karbowiak has been training and competing with dogs since she was 14 years old. She now has a colourful team of Border Collies that show us that it is possible to have good looks and brains all in one! Her dogs can be seen regularly at dog competitions on the weekends and on the odd TV Commercial here and there.

Combining with her best friend and fellow dog trainer, Emily Lyons who has been training and competing with her dogs since she was 13 with her own colourful team of 4 Koolies and a sassy Chihuahua mix. After a little break through the pandemic, they will finally be back in the ring competing regularly in flyball competitions across Australia, charming the competitors with their good looks and wowing them with their speed.
3:15 pm Witness K9s with the greatest in attitude & altitude as they soar in the Superwall Finals
About the Talk

One of the most iconic outback events is the Dog High Jump, and K9 Superwall takes it to a whole new level.

Run by a handler, each dog competes to jump up an ever-increasing vertical wall to decide a winner.

The audience will be kept on edge with their antics, coupled with the high energy music, and educational components.

Heights attained by the dogs near 10ft (3 metres)!
- Read Dave Graham's bio
Dave Graham is the visionary CEO and Co-founder of RuffTRACK – a youth engagement program for young people who have disengaged with school and the community to give them skills, education, a sense of self-worth and reconnecting them with their community. Dave’s journey as a dog expert has been both remarkable and inspiring. The secret ingredient to his work at RuffTRACK is dogs! The RuffTRACK program aims to empower young people by helping them establish trust and bonds with canine companions.

Each young person is paired with a dog, and they bond and work together to accomplish daily goals of manners, communication, overcoming challenges and building self-esteem. Participants join the RuffTRACK Muttley Crew which takes this knowledge on the road with their incredible community outreach programs and performances in schools and arena shows across Australia – like Dog Lovers.
4:00 pm See which doggo has the most will-power - and the speed to match in Temptation Alley!
About the Talk

Get ready to cheer! Get ready for Temptation Alley!

Imagine this: down one end of the arena is a dog, held back by a handler. At the other end, their human – behind the finish line.

Between them is the 10-metre long Temptation Alley: a course covered in plush toys, treats, balls, chew toys, tug ropes… basically every doggie favourite you could think of.

The clock starts, the handler releases the beast and pup is off like a rocket down the alley!

Will the dog head for the finish line and leap into the arms of their adoring fur-parent, in two seconds flat? Or will it u-turn to temptation, to the delight of the audience?

One thing’s for certain: the crowd will be cheering and laughing in equal measure as we see whether the dog loves its human or a soft toy more!

If you need a good K9-inspired belly laugh this year, then don’t miss this hilarious and entertaining competition, MC-ed by the always entertaining Lara Shannon & Farmer Dave Graham!
- Read Dave Graham's bio
Dave Graham is the visionary CEO and Co-founder of RuffTRACK – a youth engagement program for young people who have disengaged with school and the community to give them skills, education, a sense of self-worth and reconnecting them with their community. Dave’s journey as a dog expert has been both remarkable and inspiring. The secret ingredient to his work at RuffTRACK is dogs! The RuffTRACK program aims to empower young people by helping them establish trust and bonds with canine companions.

Each young person is paired with a dog, and they bond and work together to accomplish daily goals of manners, communication, overcoming challenges and building self-esteem. Participants join the RuffTRACK Muttley Crew which takes this knowledge on the road with their incredible community outreach programs and performances in schools and arena shows across Australia – like Dog Lovers.