Northern Ireland retail park's free pooch friendly ‘Barket Market’ returns this weekend - you'd be barking mad to miss it!

The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim is delighted to announce the return of the Barket Market this weekend for pups and their owners.

This follows the huge success of the first ever doggy markets last January.

Pampered pooches visiting The Junction’s ‘Barket Market’ this Saturday, January 11 can expect a paw-some day filled with tail-wagging delights.

There will be free specialist talks from pet experts including Jess Browne, clinical animal behaviourist, experts from the Dogs Trust Dog School, and Dr Helen Beattie from Holistic Pet NI, who will talk about quality of life and recognising pain in older pets. These talks will be hosted in Dobbies Antrim store.

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There will be a wide range of local traders and products for your furry friends, plus some for the humans too, including Murphy & Bailey, Woofternoon Tea, Ted Shearing and Amber Cakes.

There will also be meet the rescue puppies of Cavaliers in Need Charity and the PSNI Dog Handling Unit will be in the mall.

Experts will also be on hand to give valuable tips and advice on pet care, nutrition and training. Plus Dobbies’ Garden Centre has a fantastic dog friendly area in their café and restaurant, and there’s also the chance to take home a keepsake photo at the Doggy photo booth.

Finally Glen Craig Canine Training will also be hosting live demonstrations of their dog agility courses plus free live performances from talented local singers and tons of entertainment on the mall including special guests Bluey and Paw Patrol to keep the little ones entertained.

Don’t forget, Dobbies is also hosting a brand-new dog event My Paw-fect Valentine at its Antrim and Lisburn stores from Friday, February 14 to Sunday 16 in support of Dogs Trust.

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The Junction’s Barket Market will take place from 11am – 4pm at The Junction, Antrim.

Entry is free, with free car-parking also available – you'd be barking mad to miss it!

Visit The Junction’s website for more information and a full list of traders visit here.