Prized pooches and cunning canines will line up for fabulous competitions, agility demonstrations and behaviour training workshops at this year's Northern Beaches Dog Day by the Bay.

Each year this Northern Beaches Council event attracts over 3000 participants and their pups to Rowland Reserve in Bayview.

The line-up features demonstrations from the NSW Siberian Express Sled Dog Club, behaviour tips from animal behaviourist Dr Jo Righetti, a pooch kissing booth, and the ever-popular Canine Fancy Dress Parade.

Specialist Dog Trainer Ryan Tate will conduct exciting educational demonstrations of detector dogs, dangerous dogs, trick training and TV dogs to highlight the amazing things our canine companions can do.

"Responsible pet ownership and understanding your dog's behavior is the most important thing to remember," said Mr Tate

"To set our dogs up for a safe and happy life is what I love to do, and as a passionate conservationist, I want people to understand the responsibility of owning a dog and its potential impact on the surrounding natural environment."

Free microchip checks will be carried out by a host of friendly Council rangers and there is free parking and entry.

For the kids, there is free face painting and a range of fabulous activities in the Kids' Corner.

Dog Day by the Bay
Sunday 13 November, 10am-3pm
Rowland Reserve, Bayview.
For further information: 9970 1194 or pittwater.nsw.gov.au.