Frequently Asked Questions

Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park (Homebush)

Saturday 6 August, 2022 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday 7 August, 2022  9.30am – 5pm

9.30am to 5pm daily

We have received approval for our comprehensive COVID Safe plan, and are taking the safety of our patrons & exhibitors extremely seriously. For further information on our guidelines please click here.

We love all Dogs but as the name of the show suggests, this event has been set-up for ‘Dog Lovers‘ and not ‘Dogs’. So due to health and safety reasons (for Dogs and Humans!) and because it is mainly an 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 them and for this they will love you even more!  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.

Early-Bird Tickets to the 2022 Sydney Dog Lovers Show will go on-sale later this year and if you purchased tickets to the re-scheduled 2021 event these will be refunded in full. Due to Covid-19 we may need to restrict the tickets available for sale, so we recommend you buy tickets online in advance now to avoid missing out. Tickets may not be available at the door at this stage too.

There is lots of public parking in Sydney Olympic Park. Click here to view more about transport options.

Various ATM machines are located in Sydney Showground and found in the Show Guide. 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! View these products and specials here.

All the following features at the event are free upon entry including the Vitapet Arena shows, Main Stage presentations, PETstock Assist Adoption Zone, Dogs NSW Breed Showcase & Ask-The-Breeders Stage, Insta-Pooch (on Main Stage this year), Pat-A-Pooch, Bow Wow Meow’s Perfect Match, Funny Photo Wall, BlackHawk DockDogs® and more! The only activity that will carry a small charge this year is the Face-Painting.

Please note that there are limited seats for the Vitapet Arena and Main Stage sessions so we recommend you arrive early as spots will be allocated on a first-in-best-dressed basis. However there is still loads of standing room area!

No doubt this will be one of the most popular features at the show again and the Zone is being presented by one of Australia’s leading face painting companies Amplified Artistry. The team will have a range of fantastic breed designs specifically for the Dog Lovers Show and a small price will apply with details available on-site. For more information please click here.

Absolutely! It’s like a huge Doggy supermarket with 150+ Exhibitors showcasing and selling all the latest and greatest toys, treats, food and services to reward your pooch! Click on these links to check out the 2021 Exhibitors, Show Specials and New Products to see and buy at the Show!

The 2022 Show Map will be available later next year under the VISITOR INFO section of the website.

We are governed by the NSW 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 and you can certainly start the process and place orders with breeders and rescue groups at the show.

The Breed Showcase is proudly presented by Dogs NSW and sponsored by PETspot and visitors will be able to meet and compare a wide range of breeds at the Show. Click here to find out more about the showcase and here to see what breeds you could learn more about on the Ask-The-Breeders Stage! There are also a wide range of other breeds throughout the event in the Pat-A-Pooch area, PETstock Assist Adoption Zone and on Exhibitor stands.

Timetables for each feature will be available shortly for the 2022 show.

They can be found on the following links: Vitapet Arena, Main Stage, Insta-Pooch, (on the Main Stage this year), the Black Hawk® DockDogs® and the Ask-A-Breeder Stage.

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 Jason Humphris 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 2022 volunteer program will open early next year. Click here for full details or email [email protected] should you have any queries.