Fun dog show at Milton Ernest Garden Centre

Milton Ernest Garden Centre is hosting a fun dog show and other doggie activities to help raise money for Bedford charity Canine Partners.

By Amanda Devlin

Published 25th Jul 2013, 17:46 BST

Canine Partner trainee assistance dog, Parker. Picture by Steve Jones of Dogs and Mogs Photography.

The event, on Radwell Road in Milton Ernest, opens at 11am with judging of the fun dog show classes starting at 12.30pm. Mayor David Hodgson will be there to present the overall best in show winner prize.

As well as the dog show there will be a have-a-go agility course and a fastest recall lane as well as several stalls and attractions.

Canine Partners is a registered charity that supports people with disabilities by training assistance dogs to allow individuals to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life.

Volunteers from the charity will be there with assistance puppies to undertake a puppy training demonstration at 12pm.

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