Pets' Day Out

Pets' Day Out (PDO) is back, and this time we are headed to a brand-new venue – the recently opened Tampines Boulevard Park! ✨ Join us for an exciting day filled with engaging activities, informative workshops and a fantastic MarketPlace to stock up on all your pet essentials. Have a free chat with a behaviourist from the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) to better understand your pet’s behaviour. Little ones can also experience being a junior vet for a day through the Petzmania programme! You can also visit our adoption corner to meet some furriends that are looking for their fur-ever homes. Bring your family, friends, and beloved pets for an unforgettable day of bonding and fun at Pets’ Day Out! 🏠🐕🐈

Petzmania
10.00am to 5.00pm

Come join us for a fun and interactive session to learn about common tools that veterinarians use at work and what pet owners can do to protect our pet’s health. Our young participants will also get a chance to learn about basic dog behaviour and what training tools and welfare-friendly methods pet owners and dog trainers can use to train their dogs. This is a children-only programme, open for 5 to 12 years old. The sessions will be cosy with maximum of 12 participants and while slots last! 🐾
Registration here: https://go.gov.sg/pdo26jul-petzmania

Chat with a Trainer and Behaviourist
10.00am to 6.00pm

Feeling unsure about the behaviours of your pet? Or you want a better bond with your furry best friend? Come chat with us anytime during the event! Whether your pet is jumping, barking or meowing, we have got your back!

Workshop (walk-in): Dog-Friendly Tricks & Behaviour
10.30am to 11.30am

By Angie Tan, Puppylove Dog Training - Read more about her here!

Come cheer on the talented doggies as they show off their skills learned with dog-friendly techniques! Ask questions, pick up tips, and get inspired to try new things with your furry friend! Perfect for dog owners, enthusiasts, and anyone who loves seeing dogs thrive!

Talk (walk-in): “Help! My Dog Has Bitten!” – Treating Aggression with Non-Aggressive Training Methods (and Why That Works Better)
1.30pm to 2.00pm
By Anna Koo, Mutt Matters - Read more about her here!

When a dog bites, it’s not just scary — it’s deeply unsettling. It shakes our confidence and stirs up a storm of emotions: fear, guilt, confusion, even betrayal. “Can I ever trust my dog again?”, you wonder. “Why did this happen? He seemed fine — and then he lashed out.” Suddenly, the dog you thought you knew feels unpredictable and unsafe. In this talk, Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant Anna Koo sheds light on one of the most feared and misunderstood issues in dog behaviour: aggression. She’ll unpack what aggression really is (and what it’s not), the different forms it can take, and why punishment-based methods often backfire — making dogs more dangerous, not less. Anna will also share her experience on the cases she has dealt with — and the common mistakes dog guardians make that professional trainers wish they hadn’t.

Workshop (by registration only): 🥷Clicker Ninja: The Art of Silent Training (Train Like a Ninja – Silent, Precise, Force-Free)
Session 1: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Session 2: 4.00pm to 5.00pm
By Anna Koo, Mutt Matters

Learn how to train with Just One Tool — A Clicker (and some treats!). Humans only — no dogs needed! Got a reactive, shy, or anxious dog who can’t attend events? Or just want to level up your training skills without juggling leashes and distractions? This workshop is designed for you. Yes, you can train a dog without saying a word or moving a muscle! That’s the power of free shaping - a force-free training technique where dogs learn by offering behaviours voluntarily and getting rewarded for each small step toward a goal. No hand signals, no luring, no prompting needed!

💡 Learn clean clicker mechanics
🎯 Sharpen your timing, precision, and observation
🐾 Understand why dogs sometimes “refuse” cues or get stuck
🧠 Gain empathy and insights to become a better teacher for your dog

This is a rare chance to leave your dog at home — and come back a better trainer. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll never look at training (or your dog) the same way again.
Register here: https://go.gov.sg/dogworkshop-230pmto5pm

One-on-One Consultation (walk-in) for the following topics!

12.00pm to 1.00pm
1. Training & Behaviour Booth: Let's Talk Tails & Training

Struggling with training challenges or behaviour questions? Whether it’s pulling on walks, jumping on guests, or barking at the wind, our positive reinforcement trainers are here to help with kind, practical advice tailored to you and your dog.
2. Family Paws Booth: Parenting with Paws

Expecting a little one or already navigating life with a toddler and a dog? Come by and chat with Singapore’s first licensed Family Paws Parent Educator and learn how to set your family up for success! Pick up useful tips for preparing your dog for a new baby, supporting safe interactions, and building positive bonds between kids and pups from the start. Whether you're a parent-to-be or already in the thick of it, this space is for you!

Workshop (by registration only): Sniff & Seek
1.00pm to 2.00pm

Get ready to sniff out some serious fun at our Sniff & Seek scent work workshop—where your dog will learn to sniff like a pro using positive reinforcement techniques that keep tails wagging and confidence soaring. Led by an ex-military dog trainer who’s swapped his Red Beret and combat boots for clickers — this engaging hands-on session is all about turning your dog’s natural sniffing instincts into a rewarding game of hide-and-seek. Your pup will learn to channel their inner search dog through exciting scent games that tap into their natural superpower: their nose! Whether your dog’s a curious newbie or a seasoned sniffer, this workshop turns sniffing into a rewarding team sport and gives you both a new way to bond, laugh, and learn together. Build focus, confidence, and connection — one sniff at a time!

Workshop (by registration only): Loose Leash Legends
2.00pm to 3.00pm

Join us for a tail-wagging good time at our Loose Leash Legends workshop - a fun, upbeat training session where we teach your dog to walk comfortably with you without turning every walk into a tug-of-war! Using positive reinforcement techniques, we’ll teach you how to make learning a game your dog actually wants to ace. Think of it as turning your leash into a conversation, not a battleground. Whether your dog’s a puppy with spring-loaded paws or an older pup set in their zigzagging ways, we’ll guide you on how to build the kind of calm, connected walks that both of you can look forward to. Expect smiles, wags, and lots of “YES!” moments.

Consultation and workshops above from 12.00pm to 3.00pm are brought to you by the following dog trainers - Read more about them here!

Candy Lim-Soliano, Kaizen 4 Dogs Training & Behaviour
Joseph Lim, Kaizen 4 Dogs Training & Behaviour
Liu Xiaoxuan, Allies of Dogs
June Lim, A Smiling Leash

Conditions for dogs participating in workshops:

- Generally calm in crowded environments and able to mingle comfortably with unfamiliar humans and dogs

- Not on heat

- Participants to bring along their dog’s favourite treats

- All dogs must be vaccinated

Talk (walk-in): Fit Owner, Fit Dog!
3.30pm to 4.00pm

By Stephan Cranston, Barker & Pooch

This talk focuses on the physical health benefits of dog ownership, specifically through walking.

While owning a dog is often associated with emotional and mental well-being, research shows that the true physical health benefits largely come from the act of walking. This talk aims to help owners understand how they can maximise these benefits by being more intentional with how, where, and how often they walk with their dogs. Come learn about elevating the everyday walk!

Workshop: Rucking OR Fartlek?
4.00pm to 5.30pm
By Stephan Cranston, Barker & Pooch

Choose your pace:

🎒 Take it steady with a weighted ruck (ideal for low to medium energy dogs)

🏃‍♂️ Or turn it up with fartlek, or speed play (ideal for high energy dogs)
Register here: https://go.gov.sg/rucking-or-fartlek

✅ Ruck – walk with dog food, donate what you carry (Beginner-friendly)

Rucking is a form of fitness that involves walking with weight in a backpack. For this event, the weight will be in the form of dog food. Participants choose how much food they wish to carry - for example, carrying 2kg of dog food means donating 2kg to the shelter. The rucking route is approximately 1km, making it accessible for beginners. The adjustable weight and short route allow participants to tailor the activity to their fitness level, while contributing to a good cause.
✅ Fartlek – jog-walk intervals with your dog with incline

For more active participants, the fartlek option offers a mix of walking, jogging, and light running intervals with their dogs. This “speed play” style of exercise makes use of natural park terrain, including slopes, inclines, and varied pathways, to add challenge and variety. This route encourages cardiovascular conditioning, agility, and coordination, making it ideal for owners and dogs looking for a more dynamic workout.

Don't miss out on all the other fun activities happening! See you there!

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Looking to take up a booth at Pets' Day Out selling pet-related items? Fill in this form and we will add you into our vendor mailing list (subjected to review). You will hear from us on upcoming editions of Pets' Day Out when we do a call-out for MarketPlace vendors!

Missed the past Pets' Day Out Live Webinar? Tune in here!

4 Dec 2021
Get valuable tips from Dr Suria Fabbri (AVS) on preparing and providing for your pet with the best care in their final days, and learn about animal antimicrobial resistance from Dr Zhan Pei Heng (AVS)!

18 Sep 2021
Get valuable tips from Dr Audrey Chen from the Animal & Veterinary Service on what to expect when welcoming a new fur-mily member and what to look out for in a puppy. Equip yourself with the know-how to identify fake news on pet health! Hear from Dr Chow Haoting (Singapore Veterinary Association and vet at the SPCA Community Clinic) and learn how to recognise pet health truths.