Walk and Talk

Ballymaloe Walled Garden Tour with Head Gardener Mags Coughlan

Ballymaloe Festival of Food Walks and Talks

Saturday

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11.30am

This is a ticketed event - booking is essential:

Entry to this event is included with your General Admission Ticket.
Please get to the event early to avoid disappointment.

Join our head gardener Mags as she takes you on a tour of the Ballymaloe Walled Garden.

SpeakerS

The speaker(s) involved in this event:

Mags Coughlan

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This is a ticketed event - booking is essential:

Entry to this event is included with your General Admission Ticket.
Please get to the event early to avoid disappointment.

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Schedule of Events

April 7th

Eco-Friendly Dog Day Out Snap: Perfecting Your Instagram Photo

Eco-Friendly Dog Day Out Snap: Perfecting Your Instagram Photo

Pawfluencer Tips: How to Get Your Dog’s Content Seen

Pawfluencer Q&A: Tips and Tricks for Your Dog’s Social Media

Meet the Pawfluencers: Behind the Scenes of a Dog’s Social Media Journey

Styling for Instagram: Grooming & Posing Tips

Eco-Friendly Dog Day Out Snap: Perfecting Your Instagram Photo

Pawfluencer Q&A: Tips and Tricks for Your Dog’s Social Media

Meet and greet with In-House Canine Photographers

Meet the Pawfluencers: Expanding Your Dog’s Social Media

Welcome to The Green Paw Carpet

Close & Thank You

Sound Bath Workshop (Add-On)

Q&A: Alternative Remedies for Your Dog

Body Conditioning Workshop (Add-On)

Paw Casting: Large Breed Workshop (Add-On)

Pawlates (Add-On)

Doga Class (Add-On)

Making Dog Cookie Dough Workshop

Paw Casting: Puppies & Small Dogs Workshop

Welcome to The Zen Den

Closing Remarks & Final Grooming Tips

Coat Changes and Grooming for Seasonal Transitions

Meet the Expert Groomers: Q&A and Career Advice

Career Change: Considering a Career in Grooming?

Ears and Eyes Grooming Session

Nail Care Workshop

Coat Care and Health-Related Issues

Difficult Cuts and Grooming Challenges

Large Dog Grooming Display

Medium Dog Grooming Display

Small Dog Grooming Display

Meet the Expert Groomers: From Groomers to Groomer Tutors

Welcome to The Brush and Shed

Close & Thank You

Wind Down & Free Play Session

Puppy Breed Meet-Up: Dachshunds

Small Dog Play Session

Puppy Play Session

Tricks Workshop for Medium & Large Breeds (Paid Add-On)

Puppy Breed Meet-Up: Poops

Break & Free Play Session

Puppy Obstacle Course Fun

Tricks Workshop for Puppies & Small Dogs (Paid Add-On)

Small Dog Play Session

Puppy Free Play Session

Welcome to the Puppy Play & Display Arena

3.15pm - 4.30pm

Whole Dog Wellness: Holistic Vet Care & Cooperative Handling for a Happier, Healthier Dog

2.30pm - 3.15pm

Snip Happens! The Pros and Cons of Grooming; How to Prepare Your Dog for Grooming

1.45pm - 2.30pm

Let's Get the Hump: Understanding 'Cringy' Behaviors in Dogs

12.30pm - 1.15pm

Chasing Dreams: The Role of Dog Sports in a Dog’s Life

11.45am - 12.30pm

Muzzles; Fit, Training and Dog Support

11.00am - 11.45am

The Dirty Truth: Nasty Bugs from Dog Fouling, Even Dog Kisses

10.15am - 11.00am

Covered or Clueless? The Importance of Dog Insurance

9.30am - 10.15am

From Couch Potato to Canine Athlete: Motivating Your Dog to Move & get the best nutrition

Event Close & Thank You

Mantrailing Demo & Have-a-Go

Scent Detection Demo & Have-a-Go

Break & Breed Meet-Ups

Hoopers Demo & Have-a-Go

Dog Training Equipment Demo

Tricks Demonstration & Have-a-Go

Bootcamp Demo & Have-a-Go

Welcome to Dogs Day Out 2025!

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