February 2018 | Dog Events in London Not To Miss

Facebook’s Gallery of Groups (Dog-Friendly Exhibition – PAWtraits on offer for any visitors who bring their dog to the gallery!)

From sausage dogs to older than usual skateboarders, Facebook celebrates communities across the UK with new exhibition.

Facebook is opening its first ever exhibition, celebrating the diverse passions of the great British public.

Taking place at Coin Street’s Gallery @ Oxo, on London’s Southbank, Facebook’s Gallery of Groups will showcase a collection of real-world communities that have been brought together online, giving people who live all over the UK the opportunity to share their passions and interests with others.

The free exhibition will take visitors on a journey through six unique groups that range from Quidditch and older than usual Skateboarders to Rock Art purveyors. Facebook has worked closely with each of the groups to bring their vibrant communities to life and showcase how Facebook groups make it easier for people to find passions and interests that they otherwise would not have been able to enjoy due to location or circumstances.

With 29 million Facebook Groups in the UK, ranging from sausage dogs to panini stickers, the exhibition is shining a light on how people are connecting and building relationships with people over their shared interests. The exhibition is also a celebration of the people who lead these groups – the Group Administrator or ‘Admin’ – who help grow and manage these mainstream and niche British passions. Visitors can also take some time to explore groups on Facebook that might be of interest or relevant to them.

Head down to Facebook’s Gallery of Groups exhibition from 8 February to get inspired by all different types of passions and hobbies and meet some of Britain’s most diverse community groups.

Your pooch now has a choice of where to go to the pictures with a new dog-friendly cinema at Whirled Cinema Brixton. Whirled Cinema have announced their own series of dog-friendly “Its a Dogs’ Whirled’ cinema screenings starting with the highly acclaimed WHITE GOD on February 8th 2018.

WHITE GOD is a 2014 Hungarian film directed by Kornél Mundruczó about what happens when eleven-year-old Lili is forced to abandon her beloved pet after moving into her father’s small apartment. As Lili’s dog, Hagen, tries to find his way back to his home, he befriends other feral dogs and starts leading a canine revolution against the dogs’ human oppressors.

This beautiful and thought-provoking film won the Prize Un Certain Regard at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Tickets are £8 per person (including a dog treat on arrival) and dogs go free.

All Dogs Matter Valentines Dog Walk 2018 – Share The Love!

Share the love this Valentines and join All Dogs Matter for their 8th annual Valentines Dog Walk on Hampstead Heath in aid of the All Dogs Matter dogs looking for their forever homes. £5 per dog to participate with the most loved-up human and hound winning a prize!

More info coming soon, in the meantime see the love in the air in our blog post about last year’s Valentines Dog Walk.

You can can pre-register your dog by emailing info@alldogsmatter.co.uk.

Fetch & Follow’s Canine Cupid Market for Dogs & Dog Lovers

Whether married, co-habiting or happily single, chances are if you own a dog, your four-legged friend is still your favourite ‘other half’. With Valentine’s and Love Your Pet Day (20th February) just around the corner, what better way to reward their unconditional love with a special gift from Fetch & Follow’s Canine Cupid Market for Dogs & Dog Lovers on Sunday 11th February 2018 at East London’s Netil Market.

All for the love of dog, expect the coolest in urban petwear, a smorgasboard of lip-smacking treats and fun play-things plus an edit of contemporary gifts for humans dedicated to doggos. Sharing the love, a percentage of the stalls’ hire will also be donated to London rescue charity All Dogs Matter, giving back to dogs less fortunate.

A true doggy-love in, visitors will be able to shop from leading pet lifestyle brands including Fetch & Follow – #1 for stylish, functional and expertly fitted collars, leads and petwear for the urban dog; LEAD THE WALK for hipster pet swag; outspoken Growlees who will ‘charm’ their way onto your dog’s collar with expressive tags such as Free Hugs, Lover Not A Biter and Emotional Support Dog; Edwyn UK for hand-printed, applique style dog neckerchiefs, treat bags, zip pouches and more plus Hiro + Wolf, famed for gorgeous collars and leads crafted in fabrics from far away.

Love your dog? Pine to spend more time with your pooch? Well we might just have the paw-fect activity for you and your dog to enjoy together…DOGA or Yoga with dogs. DOGA is the latest and must-try activity to hit London. Founded in the UK by Mahny Djahanguiri, DOGA works on the natural symbiotic relationship that exists between you and your dog. The classes promote bonding with your dog through yoga meditation, breathing and some pawsome yoga / DOGA poses that relax you and benefit your cute canine.

The best thing is you don’t need to be good at DOGA or even yoga. In fact, you don’t even have to own a dog! The class promises you will have a furry companion to share your yoga mat with during the session – so everyone is welcome! And as if you needed another reason to check it out…2018 is the Chinese Year of the Dog – so what better way to kick off 2018 than with a little downward dog!

Experience DOGA for yourself on Sunday 11th February @ Sink London. Tickets  – £25 (see below).

Event text and image courtesy of event organiser

Love your dog? Pine to spend more time with your pooch? Well we might just have the paw-fect activity for you and your dog to enjoy together…DOGA or Yoga with dogs. DOGA is the latest and must-try activity to hit London. Founded in the UK by Mahny Djahanguiri, DOGA works on the natural symbiotic relationship that exists between you and your dog. The classes promote bonding with your dog through yoga meditation, breathing and some pawsome yoga / DOGA poses that relax you and benefit your cute canine.

The best thing is you don’t need to be good at DOGA or even yoga. In fact, you don’t even have to own a dog! The class promises you will have a furry companion to share your yoga mat with during the session – so everyone is welcome! And as if you needed another reason to check it out…2018 is the Chinese Year of the Dog – so what better way to kick off 2018 than with a little downward dog!

Experience DOGA for yourself on Sunday 11th February @ Sink London. Tickets  – £25 (see below).

Event text and image courtesy of event organiser

Goat Chelsea is hosting a brunch party where guests are encouraged to bring their puppies (or small dogs).

The event, which is in support of the DOG’S TRUST will take place on Saturday, 17th February from 12pm to 3pm at the venue’s Fulham Road location.

Welcomed by a red carpet, our furry friends will arrive in style. Making their way to the funky upstairs bar, guests will enjoy music from the restaurant’s resident, Reggaetón DJ.

Owners will enjoy an endless supply of delicious canapes (think mini pizzas, goujons and gorgonzola croquettes), whilst puppies feast on Lily’s Kitchen treats.

Included in the price of the ticket is bottomless prosecco throughout – it wouldn’t be brunch without it! – and a ‘doggy bag’ to take home, filled with goodies provided by Fletcher of London – a luxury wholesaler for premium pet products.

Puppy Brunch Goat Chelsea – Tickets cost £40 and include canapes, bottomless prosecco and a doggy bag. An optional, additional £5 can be added to the ticket to support DOG’S TRUST

Love your dog? Pine to spend more time with your pooch? Well we might just have the paw-fect activity for you and your dog to enjoy together…DOGA or Yoga with dogs. DOGA is the latest and must-try activity to hit London. Founded in the UK by Mahny Djahanguiri, DOGA works on the natural symbiotic relationship that exists between you and your dog. The classes promote bonding with your dog through yoga meditation, breathing and some pawsome yoga / DOGA poses that relax you and benefit your cute canine.

The best thing is you don’t need to be good at DOGA or even yoga. In fact, you don’t even have to own a dog! The class promises you will have a furry companion to share your yoga mat with during the session – so everyone is welcome! And as if you needed another reason to check it out…2018 is the Chinese Year of the Dog – so what better way to kick off 2018 than with a little downward dog!

Experience DOGA for yourself on Sunday 11th February @ Sink London. Tickets  – £25 (see below).

Event text and image courtesy of event organiser