New festival for dog lovers set to make debut in Glasgow
From exciting agility classes and canine wellbeing sessions to live mural painting, Barklove organisers promise a tail-wagging good time for everyone – whether 'you're a proud pup parent or simply a big dog fan'.
The all-day event is taking place indoors and outdoors at the city's SWG3 complex on Sunday (July 6).
Founder Jenn Nimmo-Smith told What's On Scotland: 'I thought, why not combine my lifelong love of dogs and events, and the idea for Barklove was born.
'It's grown legs, paws and tails since then.' Michael Hunter Barklove is taking over Glasgow's SWG3 Michael Hunter
The event will feature a fun dog show, live DJ sets curated with canine comfort in mind and a range of independent traders.
Alasdair Macdonald, chairperson of Bearsden Dog Training Club, said: 'It's a good opportunity for dogs to get involved in things.
'The agility classes are open to all dogs – the emphasis is on fun and there's an opportunity to do some jumps, tunnels and sit-stays.'
If you need a 'paws', you can chill out in the quiet zone with volunteers and dogs from the charity Pets As Therapy.
Pets as Therapy local area administrator Lucy Miller said: 'We'll be providing a quiet space away from everything going on.
'We want to invite people in, meet our pet dogs and experience the joy and calm that they bring to people.'
Tickets are £12.50 plus booking fee and can be bought on Ticketmaster. Find out more about Barklove on the event's website.
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