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Pet Expo 2013 (Dublin)
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Would this be worth attending with my four year old? He's mad into dogs and all types of animals. I'd be travelling up from Cavan though so a good two hour journey up.
If you don't mind the drive I'd say yes - they usually have a petting zoo/pets corner for kids with all farm animals and then retiles, birds etc to look at Bring some snacks and drinks though - they cost €€€ inside the RDS! At least they have an ATM lol!
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Sorry to drag this up again but just wondering if there are going to be any displays this year? (ex: agility/flyball/anything) I was planning on going last year and had been looking forward to the displays (agility especially!) and I WILL be going this year (dog in tow! yay!) and was just looking at the site to buy tickets (or is buying them on the day just as good?) and cannot see any displays or schedules for them. Oh and since I'm here with annoying questions - what's it like bringing a dog (and yes, I know, all dogs are different!) but what are the conditions like for getting them out for potty breaks and the general chaos of it all. My girls gotten so amazing this year I'm thinking it'll be a joy to bring her (especially with the new harness!) and we were in a petstore the other day and she's gotten used to (ie - no longer goes mental
) the rabbits/guinea pigs who are usually there - but they'd a new treat of meerkats and she was facinated! A bit of joyous shaking, but not a peep from her so me think she'll have a blast at this! The boyfriend swears its HER day out not ours :rolleyes:
I know ye are all just stall holders and visitors - but any info from those who have been before would be great!
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Well it says there's an agility arena so I'm sure they'll have agility at least and there's a stage too - hopefully no kids talent shows this time :rolleyes: They should have a timetable up soon anyways but it's not always set in stone! They had outside areas at any of the ones I've been at so you can go outside for a break if it's too packed/warm inside etc I've never had a problem but some people bring dogs in that should NOT be there and there's the inevitable snapping/growling etc. Also people will just come over and pet your dog so be prepared to step in if you think your dog is overwhelmed. ALSO some people going there will not like dogs/other dogs/dogs of a certain size so be prepared for dirty looks if your dog so much as looks at them! My dog got tired at it one year and leaned against somebody's leg while we were standing at an agility display and the got pi$$ed off at us... :rolleyes:
Oh and bring water/a bottle to fill in the loo as there always seems to be a shortage of water bowls!
My friend was supposed to be going with me but doesn't think she can now so I'm a bit worried about taking the 2 dogs
Also a bit worried the pup won't make it out to the designated loo area and just let go inside...like her big bro did IN the agility ring a few years back!! The shame! 0 -
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baby and crumble wrote: »It's going to be weird going knowing there are boardsies about and not knowing who they are! Like a superhero convention or something!!!!
*Whispers randomly to person on border terrier stand* "Knine?"
*gets odd look*
Oh that made me laugh! Ps here is a hint - the other people on the stand are guys. :-)0 -
Oh god! I've painted a horrible picture of my girl! God no, no goat attacks! She's just overly happy about life (and no, I'm not looking through rose glasses at my own dog!) the worst she'd do is sit down and shake and whine (ok, loudly!) but she'd never attack or do anything horrible! She's a wuss however, so I do plan on packing some paper towels for the inevitable "wee of infiority" But that's to be expected with some dogs and pups, so hopefully shouldn't get us barred! :rolleyes: - Overall she should be fine for toilets (she's a bomb in that sense, would hold till she burst) but was thinking a few minutes out here and there might be welcome to her as its all bound to be intense for their hearing and senses etc - so figured a look at the map to make exit strategies might not be the worst idea!
Great thinking with the water bottle as well - I'd have thought of it on the day and too late I'm sure! But that's why she's been taught since a pup to drink out of all types of things (paper cups, a shoe once out of desperation ) so she's fairly adaptable in that sense 
Her biggest flaw WAS pulling on the lead but the new harness has eliminated that completely so am greatly looking forward to bringing her and she'll be delighted with all the attention from young and old - human and canine!
One last newbie question - what's the deal with parking? Is there parking at the RDS or where is good within a walking distance to the RDS to park. I've no bother paying, would rather pay than risk parking somewhere unwanted or unsafe!
I think those of us posting on this should have a secret "super hero" identification for the expo Something subtle that we can secretly spot another boardsie and give them the secret nod and wink - I'm crap at thinking these things up, but I dunno - something like a blue lead or shirt or I dunno - some version of that "I'll meet you there at blah blah time and I'll bet he one with the single rose" - lol something we can all spot! It would be like where's wally - but no wally and instead boardsies! 0 -
baby and crumble wrote: »It's going to be weird going knowing there are boardsies about and not knowing who they are! Like a superhero convention or something!!!!
*Whispers randomly to person on border terrier stand* "Knine?"
*gets odd look*
I'll be the one with all the cats :P0 -
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Knine should I assume your username is pronounced K9 as opposed to with a silent K? :P I'll definitely be introducing myself, and to you too SillyMangoX... I especially look forward to people hearing me say your username, lol!
I might recognise some of your pets before I recognise the people... that happened a few years ago at the RDS with TillyGirl and Lexi- I knew Lexi immediately 0 -
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The folks here probably go to enough events during the year to justify printing up some small badges with the Boards.ie logo and username. It can be done cheaply online or at home and the Boards.ie staff are fine with it as long as you tell them you are doing it.
Or we could go oldschool and just use the blank stickers that come on a roll.
I have a bad habit of frightening strangers when I walk up to say hello, so a friendly sticker might be a bit of an ice breaker
I'll be there on the Saturday. There are a few breeds on the list that I haven't met before, so I'm really looking forward to it.0 -
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Raminahobbin wrote: »I might recognise some of your pets before I recognise the people... that happened a few years ago at the RDS with TillyGirl and Lexi- I knew Lexi immediately
Her bat lugs are pretty recognisable alright! Was I speaking to you? Sorry my memory sucks 0 -
Her bat lugs are pretty recognisable alright! Was I speaking to you? Sorry my memory sucks
Have you changed your name?
I think I spoke to you very briefly, I had a bit of a chat with your partner. I was with the Tibetan Spaniel (might be much easier to remember the dog!) by the main ring when DTI were having their obedience display (I think). Quite a while ago so no worries 0 -
Raminahobbin wrote: »Have you changed your name?
I think I spoke to you very briefly, I had a bit of a chat with your partner. I was with the Tibetan Spaniel (might be much easier to remember the dog!) by the main ring when DTI were having their obedience display (I think). Quite a while ago so no worries
Ya I changed it a while back but haven't been on here much since.
Ah yes I do remember. Met so many people and dogs that day. Wish I could go this year but I am on a spa weekend with a friend :P0 -
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I'm after realising I've ever colour (and pattern!) lead except blue! The one I was (falsely) envisioning is purple not blue! :rolleyes: Haha - well Kali will be there in her red Julius harness and accessorised black lead
Every time the BF and I make plans for this, he keeps insisting this is HER day out. :rolleyes: Not sure which one will be harder to control! :P
I haven't posted much lately (but pop in to read when I can) and I remember TK123 giving me some great flexi lead advice when I joined and posted my first post - and I've memories of a few santa exchanges as well so it'll be interesting to see if I recognize anyone or if they recognize Kali/me! :P0 -
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