DOG lovers will love our competition this week.

We have teamed up with Paws in the Park - the UK’s largest outside event for working, trained and pet dogs – to give away camping packages and family tickets to five lucky winners, as well as a doggy goody bag worth £25 for a star winner.

Whatever your dog’s age or ability, there will be a whole host of ‘have a go’ events and fun competitions at Paws in the Park at the Kent Showground in Detling on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22.

These include flyball, agility and fun scurries.

An area will have displays, film and TV stunt dogs, a huge companion dog show with special classes for cross breeds and the popular K9 Aqua Zone featuring Dash N Splash.

Dash N Splash is a fantastic attraction where dogs can sprint along a 30ft ramp and jump into a 40ft pool to compete for World record distances.

Other attractions include:

  • The Dogstable obstacle course
  • Terrier racing
  • K9 athletics
  • My Dog’s Got Talent

And an indoor entertainment zone with arena displays, shopping and cafes.

Head of Paws in the Park’s owner, MDS Shows, Anton Wittwer, said: “Every dog is special to their owners and all 4 legged visitors to Paws in the Park deserve a special dog day out.

“With that in mind the 2013 show will include the widest range of dog sports for them and their owners to try and experts will be on hand to give help and information. This year there are even more have a go activities for you and your best friend”.

All dogs whatever their age, ability or breed are welcome.

Many of the attractions will have a small extra charge, with proceeds going to a number of canine charities.

Camping and day tickets are on sale now and there are lots of exciting new attractions for 2013.

A camping ticket includes entry to the show and free evening entertainment. Go to pawsinthepark.net

For your chance to win a Family Camping Package or a Family Ticket for Paws in the Park, simply answer the following question:

How long is the Dash ‘N’ Splash pool at Paws in the Park?

A: 40ft

B: 4ft

C: 60ft

Text your answer to 80360, starting your message with NSPAW, leave a space and then put your answer, name, number, email and address.

Or send your entry with your name, address and contact phone number on a postcard or a stuck-down envelope to: Paws in the Park Competition, News Shopper, Mega House, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, Kent BR5 1BT.

Closing date: August 23.  Terms & conditions: Texts cost 50p plus your normal operator text charge. Lines close  August 22, at 11.59pm. Full terms at newsquest.co.uk/terms