Farmer Dave, the professional animal behaviourist and media personality, will be this year’s star turn at Paws in the Park early next month.
And a better friend of dogs you would not find anywhere in the world than the co-founder of Rufftrack, a youth engagement program that helps young people reconnect with their communities,
Hailing from South West Queensland, Farmer Dave, pictured above, says dogs are his world.
“They have been my faithful work companions in the harsh Australian outback and have helped me in educating people across the globe about their nature and behaviour,” Farmer Dave said.
“Dogs are more than just animals – they are our loyal friends, protectors, and healers, and I feel privileged to work with them every day.
“As Australians, we have a rich culture of celebrating our dogs as loyal companions. We owe it to ourselves and our furry friends to keep pushing the boundaries and finding new ways to enrich our lives with their boundless love and unwavering loyalty.”
Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli said Farmer Dave’s journey was one of incredible strength and resilience.
“Dave’s younger years were spent on his family’s huge station, managing and for his family’s many working dogs. He came to understand from a very young age that, aside from being so important to the running of the farm, dogs really were man’s best friend,” Cr Fedeli said.
“That’s what made him a perfect fit for our fantastic event.
“Make sure you don’t miss the chance to meet him and hear his inspiring story.”
The much -loved, four-legged festival will be held from 9am to 1pm, on Sunday, May, 7, at Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park.
The free event will be made up of a combination of live and online activities, including a two-kilometre dog walk, pet information and product stalls, an agility course for dogs, doggy competitions, roving entertainment and activities for kids.
For more information, go to bit.ly/camdenpaws
