Toronto Area Dog Events

Our Events page lists upcoming dog events in Toronto and surrounding area. These include festivals, seminars, special interest classes, dog charity events, and more. Please contact us if you would like to add your event to our listing.

September 1, Scarborough
BOTANY HILL DOG PARK GRAND OPENING
The grand opening of Scarborough’s first legal off leash dog park

September 6, Scarborough
THOMSON MEMORIAL DOG PARK GRAND OPENING
Grand opening ceremonies of Scarborough’s second legal off leash area and the largest dog park in Toronto.

September 12, Etobicoke
19TH ANNUAL DOG WALK-A-THON FOR THE ETOBICOKE HUMANE SOCIETY
Come join the fun! Features include Who’s Walking Who, All About Dogs, dog sports presentations, games, first aid demos, rafles, music, BBQ, and more!

September 12, Mississauga
ANNUAL WESTIE WALK AND FAMILY FUN DAY FOR WESTIES IN NEED
Hosted by the West Highland Terrier Rescue Group, there will be games, races, contests, BBQ and more fun for the entire family! The day begins with registration at 11:00 am, followed by pictures taken of each participant, then a short walk around the park, led by our very own Bagpipers. Next we participate in some really fun Westie Games such a Wiener Dunkin, Musical Hoops and of course our Westie Terrier Races!

September 19, Toronto
TERRY FOX RUN – RUN WITH YOUR DOG
Dogs and their families from the Beaches Community will walk together for the 30th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Join the Toronto Beaches Dog Association in their effort to raise money for this cause. Facebook Page.

September 26, Toronto
WORKING DOG SALOON WALK 4 RESCUE WALKATHON
Join the Working Dog Saloon in raising money for homeless animals. First 100 registrations will receive a Walk 4 Rescue T-shirt, a Working Dog Bandana and gourmet Working Dog home-made dog biscuits. Enjoy a day filled with local vendors, rescues, weight pull, carting and scootering demonstrations, musical entertainment, good food and cold beer. Prizes will be awarded for top pledges, best dressed, best singer, and best trick. Money raised will go directly to help Helping Homeless Pets, Alaskan Malamute Help League, and the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. You do not need a dog to participate.

September 25-26, Port Hope
GANARASKA SCHUTZHUND CLUB TRIAL

October 2, Bowmanville
SECON ANNUAL BOSTOBERFEST
Rain or shine in the new indoor and outdoor newly renovated play areas at SuperDog Central in Bowmanville. Loot bags, games, contests, raffles, agility and flyball, for for people and pets, and much more. All proceeds go to support Boston Terrier Rescue of Canada.

October 17, Markham
THE CANINE CONDITION, DR. JEAN DODDS SEMINAR
Dr. Jean Dodds is a noted California veterinarian and educator, a foremost authority on health & behavior problems associated with thyroid and autoimmune disorders. This seminar will be slide intensive with new statistics and a broad scope of information regarding the autoimmune system. Dr. Dodds will discuss thyroid related problems; Immune-mediated diseases; vaccinations; genetics; alternative treatments and therapies; nutrition and how all these affect our canine companions. The material covered will include the latest new information updates, especially on nutrition.

October 28, Toronto
PAWS FOR THE CAUSE
A dog fashion show and cocktail party benefiting the Ontario SPCA. Visit their Facebook Page.

October 30-31, Toronto
WEBB ANDERSON AGILITY SEMINAR
The seminar will be held at the fantastic new indoor training location for All About Dogs located in Toronto near Keele Street and the 401. There will be two 4 hour workshops offered on Saturday, October 30th. Each workshop will cost $145 or the fee for registering for both is $250. We will also be hosting 1 hour private lessons Webb on Sunday and have 5 spots open.

November 27 – 28, Toronto
WINTER WOOFSTOCK
North America’s largest festival for dogs, now indoors at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place. Over 150 vendors and exhibitors, breakfast with santa, fashion show, stupid dog tricks and other contests, Ms and Mr K9 Canada pageant, VIP lounge.