National Geographic Channel’s Doggy Day Camp

Over a thousand dogs and their owners to scout, relax and gather in the games, competitions and activities lined up for them in the first Doggy Day Camp last Sunday at the Bonifacio Global City Ampitheatre courtesy of National Geographic Channel (NGC) .

Free massages and grooming services, getting Pedigree treats in the kibble buffet set-up of Treats Café and mingling with the other dogs in the open playground at the Wilderness Pupplay were some of the activities during the event sponsored by Pedigree, the dogs enjoyed going around the campsite to rest in spots like Furrr-fect Grooming .

Meanwhile, owners had the chance to learn valuable tips and tricks from world-renowned dog behavior expert Cesar Millan during the special screening of the new season of Dog Whisperer, which airs Wednesdays at 10PM on NGC.

This was complemented by informational forums led by Born to be Wild host Ferdz Recio who explained how to properly feed dogs and give them the right nutrition, Pawsitive Education resident veterinarian Joy Uy who discussed the common behavioral issues of dogs, as well as Philippine Animal Welfare Society’s May Angela Felix who shared the responsibility of pet ownership.

The star of GMA7’s primetime television show Aso ni San Roque, Princess the dog, was also present in the festivities of the Doggy Day Camp along with her co-stars and celebrity dog lovers Mona Louise Rey, Gardo Versoza, Rich Asuncion, Ervic Vijandre and director Don Michael Perez.

A parade and mini agility race by Urban Sports K9 highlighted the dogs’ participation in the event. The Doggy Day Camp also put up a photo exhibit that featured ten of the best submitted heroic dog feats across the country.

Overall, NGC translated its advocacy to promote the importance of being responsible pet owners through the talks and forums of the event. With the activities that centered on the dogs and their owners’ needs, NGC’s first Doggy Day Camp captured and developed a better companionship between man and his best friend.

Doggy Day Camp updates can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Geographic-Channel-Philippines/178004392209695?ref=ts&fref=ts.