Frequently Asked Questions

At the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, Melbourne. Visitors can enter the venue via Nicholson St entrance doors or the main entrance located opposite the Melbourne Museum.

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th May

9.30am to 5pm daily

We love all Dogs but as this is a partly indoor event, unfortunately we are unable to allow visitors to bring their Dogs into the Show. But when you get home they will be so happy to see you, as you’ll be loaded with treats & toys for them. You’ll also know so much more about him/her!  For more information regarding this policy, please click here.

Yes, visitors with accredited Assistance Dogs are welcome and able to bring their Dogs to the Show, however they will just need to show verification at the door.

Tickets to the 2018 Melbourne Dog Lovers Show are on sale now! Just click on the BUY TICKETS link throughout the website when it appears and follow the prompts. By booking tickets online you’ll save up to 20% percent off the door prices, ensure fast entry and that you don’t miss out if the show sells out! Plus don’t forget to join our community newsletter for all the latest K9 information and exclusive offers – just enter your details in the box down the right hand side of the Home Page.

Ample undercover car parking is available under the Melbourne Museum – entry is via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street. There is metered street car parking available around Carlton Gardens, but it is limited. We also have special deals and advance booking discounts with many of the other car parks in the precinct.

If you can, we recommend you also take advantage of the many public transport options and for this information including parking locations, prices and options please click here for all the information you need on getting to the Show.

ATM machines are located within the Royal Exhibition Building. Most exhibitors will be selling and launching an extensive range of fantastic new products and services at the event with Show Specials and great offers exclusive to the Dog Lovers Show. Most Exhibitors will accept credit card and EFTPOS payments but we also recommend you bring cash to the event just in case.

All the features at the event are free upon entry including the Royal Canin Arena shows, Pet Circle Stage presentations, Dog Adoption Zone & Stage,  Breed Showcase, Ask-A-Vet and Groomer Zones, Furbo Insta-Pooch stage, Pat-A-Pooch, Perfect Match, Dog Friendly Beaches and Parks wall, Funny Photo Wall, Face Painting and more.

Please note that there are limited seats for the Royal Canin Arena, Pet Circle Stage, Ask-A-Breeder Stage and Dog Adoption Stage sessions so we recommend you arrive early as spots will be allocated on a first-in-best-dressed basis.

No doubt this will be one of the most popular features at the show again and the Zone will be presented by one of Australia’s leading face painting companies. The team will have a range of fantastic breed designs specifically for the Dog Lovers Show. For more information please click here.

Absolutely! It’s like a huge doggy supermarket with 200+ Exhibitors showcasing and selling all the latest and greatest toys, treats, food and services to reward your pooch! Click here to check out the 2018 Exhibitors. Click these links to see details on Show Specials and New Products that are coming to the 2018 show.

Click here to view the attraction list & locations for the 2018 Melbourne show. A visual Show Map will be available soon.

We are governed by the Victorian Domestic Animals Act, which states that under no circumstances are we permitted to have any Dog adopted and/or sold at the event.  However all the information will be on hand to ensure you are very well informed on the best options.

The 2018 Breed Showcase will again be proudly presented by Dogs Victoria and visitors will be able to meet and compare a wide range of breeds at the Show. Click here to find out more and here to see the list of breeds attending this year. There will also a wide range of other breeds throughout the event in the Pat-A-Pooch area, Dog Adoption Zone, Furbo Insta-Pooch stage, Exhibitor stands, the all new Meet the Breeds Collective and more.

All 2018 timetables are available on their attraction pages:

Royal Canin Arena, Pet Circle Stage, Furbo Insta-Pooch Stage, and the Black Hawk DockDogs Pool.

If you have a business that Dog owners or lovers would love to know about, or know of a business you’d like to see at the Show, please contact Clinton Sullivan at EMI on (03) 9696 9961 or via email at: [email protected] or click here to visit the Book a Stand page of the website for details.

For any additional enquiries not covered on the website please contact the Event Management International team on 03 9696 9961 or email your query to: [email protected]

Applications for our volunteer program are open for 2018. Click here for more info and email [email protected] to receive the formal Application Form.