DOGGY DAY OUT AND GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

WHAT: PURINA® BARK IN THE PARK®
WHEN: Saturday 22nd September 2012
WHERE: Princes Park, Carlton, VIC 3054
TIMES: 10am – 2pm

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:
Thousands of dogs of all shapes and sizes will be bringing their owners along to the fabulous PURINA® BARK IN THE PARK® in Melbourne – the doggie social event of the year!

Photo Ops Include:

* • Steve Jacobs (Ch9, Today Show) and Dr. Lisa Chimes (Ch10, Bondi Vet)
* • Guinness World Records, Record Attempt (see below)
* • Doggy Fashion Show
* • Dog and Owner Lookalike Competition
* • Funny Pet Tricks
* • Dog Washing
* • Grooming Classes

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT – FIRST-TIME ATTEMPT IN AUSTRALIA

TAKING PLACE @ 12.45pm @ PURINA® BARK IN THE PARK®

For the very first time in Australia, the dogs and their owners will also be attempting to break the Guinness World Records® record for the Loudest Bark by a Group of Dogs. The record is being facilitated by celebrity animal behaviourist Dr. Joanne Righetti and visitors will be able to participate by gold coin donation with all funds going to the Lort Smith Animal Hospital and Animal Welfare League Australia. This will provide some great angles and filming opportunity for news teams.

PURINA® BARK IN THE PARK® is presented by Steve Jacobs from Channel Nine’s Today Show and Dr. Lisa Chimes from Channel Ten’s Bondi Vet and will feature a range of completely free and fun doggie activities which will provide some great shot opportunities including:

* • 11.10 – 11.20am – Wagwear Doggie Fashion Parade on the ‘Dogwalk’
* • 11.25 – 11.35am – Dog / Owner Lookalike Competition
* • 12.15 – 12.25pm – Best Dressed Pet
* • 12.45pm – World’s Loudest Bark Record Attempt
* • 1.40 – 1.55pm – Funny Pet Tricks

Throughout the event there will also be the following filming opportunities:

* • Dog Washing
* • Grooming Classes
* • Family Photo with your Dog
* • Expert Advice on Dog Behaviour, Feeding and Training
* • Live Entertainment from Rising Stars Toucan