The popular Wānaka Dog Walk is set to make tails wag later this month and provide an opportunity to celebrate dog ownership in the Upper Clutha.

The event will feature competitions and giveaways, sausage sizzles, stalls run by local animal experts, and plenty of pooches enjoying a day out together, sniffing everything there is to sniff, and heading off for a walk.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) regulatory manager Anthony Hall encouraged those with dogs and anyone interested to come and enjoy the walk.

“Our community dog walks provide an excellent opportunity to celebrate dog ownership in the Queenstown Lakes District and have a bit of fun together,” he said.

“We’ll also be joined by staff from around the organisation looking to discuss a range of council initiatives with those interested.”

The walk is designed to be a gentle stroll and an opportunity to meet fellow dog owners, and to treat pups to a social day out. 

The Wānaka Dog Walk will be held at Station Park on Sunday March 26, with Upper Clutha canines meeting at 10.00am then heading down to the lakefront and along towards Edgewater Resort, before doubling back.

Anyone planning to attend is asked to bring a lead for their pooch and a disposable bag for their dog’s droppings.

“We have an impressive range of giveaways thanks to our supporters, who have all generously donated treats to go to the best dressed pooch on both days, the most pimped out leads, and our lucky dog tag bingo draws,” Anthony said.

The Wānaka Dog Walk is free and all are welcome to attend.

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