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Event details

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Sunday 7 September 2025
Gates open 10.30am
No ticket needed and free entry*
*Some optional activities may have a small fee
On the day
There's so much​ to come and enjoy...


Our Sponsors
We are thrilled to introduce you to the fantastic sponsors that helped Paws in the Park 2025 happen!


Our main sponsor for Paws in the Park 2025! As a long-standing, trusted name in the Market Rasen area, Rase Motor Services has built a reputation over 35 years by offering honest advice, fair pricing and exceptional service.
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Their comprehensive range of services, from expert diagnostics, servicing and repairs to MOTs and skilled welding, ensures that every customer receives reliable care. Whether you're a local resident or need their convenient mobile service, you can always count on their dedicated team.
​The fact that owner Ian is also a huge dog lover makes their support for our festival even more meaningful. By backing Paws in the Park, Rase Motor Services is helping us create a brilliant day out while raising vital funds for spaniels in need. ​
We’re hugely appreciative of their support and proud to be working alongside such a valued part of our local community. Their dedication to both quality service and community spirit makes them the perfect partner to help make this year’s event a success!

A valued sponsor of Paws in the Park, Maultbys Animal Nutrition crafts expertly balanced diets using the most up-to-date ingredients, designed for working dogs and supporting older or less active companions. Committed to providing premium nutrition at accessible prices, they also stock a range of delicious grain-free dog treats. We are pleased to confirm they will be joining us at the event, where you can meet owner Rob and explore the full range of dog food, treats, and Sporting Saint dog training equipment available to buy on the day.

Based in Market Rasen, Lucavet provides compassionate and high quality care including preventative medicine, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency treatments. Their dedicated team is known for going above and beyond in patient care and community support. Lucavet has been a long-standing supporter of Spaniel Rescue Foundation, offering veterinary care for foster dogs in the Market Rasen area since the charity’s early days. They provide vital check-ups, treatments, and advice to prepare our rescue dogs for their forever homes.

We’re delighted to introduce The Grange Dog Park & Coopers Countryside Choice from West Torrington as a sponsor for Paws in the Park! This wonderful family-run business offers a secure two-acre dog park with agility equipment for off-lead fun, alongside a well-stocked countryside store full of natural treats, raw food, kibble, and toys. As dedicated dog lovers and proud supporters of Spaniel Rescue Foundation, they’ll be at the event—stop by their stand to say hello and explore their products!

This local, family-run business offers luxury dog boarding and daycare and their professional, caring approach ensures every dog enjoys a truly wonderful stay. They genuinely treat every dog like one of their own family, providing an abundance of love, care and attention. Their support for our charity makes them a truly valued sponsor!

Viking Hardware is a leading supplier of architectural ironmongery and building materials. Trusted by industry professionals, they're committed to quality, innovation and expert service, supporting projects from grand commercial developments to individual self-builds We are truly grateful for all the support Viking has given our event.

Tanks R Us, is a family-run business that has built a stellar reputation nationwide for its steel and plastic tanks, boilers, and fuel solutions, serving customer needs with expertise. Beyond their OFTEC-registered engineering services and emergency callouts, Tanks R Us is deeply rooted in the local community. Their support for our event reflects the same dedication they show customers: reliable, professional, and always going the extra mile.

This innovative company, based in Middle Rasen, specialises in cutting-edge liquid fertilisers, helping British farmers achieve world-record yields and sustainable, profitable farming systems. Their Director, Mark Carter, has been exceptionally supportive of our charity from the start, making this partnership even more meaningful.

It’s an honour to shine a spotlight on The Annex Café in Market Rasen -a truly invaluable sponsor! Alongside their delicious food and cosy, inviting atmosphere, they go above and beyond for our charity, from fundraising to even giving one of our rescue dogs a loving home last summer. Their unwavering commitment makes them a cornerstone of Spaniel Rescue Foundation’s community here in Market Rasen.
What's on
Who will be joining us at Paws in the Park 2025


Flyball


Since 2008, this award-winning team has grown from just four members to a lively squad of 20—ages 4 to seniors—earning eight Crufts qualifications and multiple championship shields. Their demonstrations showcase fast-paced flyball action, and you can even try it yourself in their ‘have a go’ sessions! Above all, they’re about fun, teamwork and happy dogs—come join the excitement!
Canicross
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Specialists in the exhilarating sport of canicross! This fantastic activity involves running cross-country with your dog attached to you by a bungee line, promoting fitness, fun, and an incredible bond. K9 Trailtime provides expert advice, specialist equipment, and training support to help you and your canine companion get started safely and enjoy the trails together. Discover a new way to connect with your dog and experience the joy of running as a team!
Therapy Dogs


A national charity where visiting volunteers take their own dogs into establishments to provide comfort, distraction, and stimulation. Our volunteers have the unique privilege of working with their own temperament-tested Therapy Dogs; some have over 10 years of experience and are always focused on benefiting people in the community.
Nutrition & heelwork to music


​Jackie will be joining Paws in the Park with her team of cocker spaniels offering spaniel-specific training advice and support (with some demonstrations thrown in too). She is an experienced spaniel handler in a range of disciplines from gundog work, to agility, heelwork to music, canicross and rally. Jackie is the author of 'Canine Nutrition - Food, Feeding and Function' and 'The Spaniel Survival Guide' - an essential guide for any spaniel caregiver. Jackie will also be offering canine nutrition support and guidance for canine caregivers, to help make navigating the nutritional maze a little clearer. Pop along to meet Jackie and her team and find out more about spaniel training and canine nutrition and feeding. Jackie will also be signing copies of her books which will be available for purchase at the event, or are available here.
Lure coursing


Offering a wide range of bespoke pet care services, including dog walking, grooming, and daycare, for animals within a 10-mile radius of Lincoln. With over 30 years of experience, the highly qualified and insured team specialises in handling various animal temperaments and provides unique services including Fun Lure Coursing.
Scentwork


Enhancing dogs' lives through nose work, applying our expertise as trainers and scent instructors. Our programme empowers owners to provide positive scent experiences—teaching scent recognition, searches, and indication training through practical exercises in different environments, while also using scent to address behavioural challenges.  The Power of Nose Work is endless!
Rally


Sarah Dalton is an esteemed IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) qualified trainer based in North Scarle, near Lincoln. She is dedicated to building rewarding and trusting relationships between dogs and their owners, focusing on positive reinforcement and real-world skills. She offers a fantastic range of classes, including Puppy Club, Youth Club (Adolescent), Dog Agility, and Rally, helping dogs of all ages thrive. Visit Sarah to learn more about her expert approach to training!


Dog Show
Pay in the ring - £2 per class
Main Judge - Michelle Major
Guest Judge - Cllr Stephen Bunney
(Dog the Judge Would like to Take Home)



Times & categories
Time | Class | Description | Sponsor |
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11.00am | Puppy Love | Puppies 12 weeks to 12 months | Bella Lottie Fetch |
11.15am | Marvellous Mix-Ups | Best mixed breed | The Grange Dog Park |
11.30am | Lovely Ladies | Prettiest girl | Lucavet Veterinary Practice |
11.45am | Cool Dudes | Most handsome boy | Foster & Sims Motor Engineers |
12.00pm | Parading Pedigree | Best pedigree (all breeds) | Maultbys Animal Nutrition |
12.15pm | Radiant Rescues | Best rescue dog | Rase Motor Services |
1.30pm | Dog the judge would like to take home | Open to all dogs | Mrs B’s Traditional Outside Catering |
1.45pm | Paws & Pals | Best young handler (up to 16 yrs, plus adult if needed) | Lincoln Lane Kennels |
2.00pm | Golden Oldies | Any dog 7 years + | The Annex Cafe |
2.15pm | Happy Doggies | Waggiest tail | Viking Hardware |
2.30pm | Splendid Spaniels | Best spaniel | Lisa & Dan Jamieson-Bailey |
2.45pm | The Entertainer | Best trick | Tanks R Us |
3.00pm | Last Chance Saloon | Dogs entered classes above but have not won a rosette | Bionature UK Ltd |
3.15pm | Championships | Free entry for all first-place winners - BIS & RBIS awards |
Raffle prizes

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