Fun with Dave and his dogs

FARMER Dave Graham will be at this year’s Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show along with his Muttley Crew educating children around having safe and fun interactions with dogs.

This interactive show involves Mr Graham and his group of rescued puppy dogs taking audience members on a journey where they learn about the history of dogs and how to communicate with them.

“The Muttley Crew is a rag tag mob of dogs, and some of them are rescue dogs, from all over Australia,” said Mr Graham.

“There are also kids who have done it tough and people in the community who have done things with their dogs.”

The show will be an entertaining experience for all audience members, encouraging the public to better understand their dogs.

“It’s all about bringing joy to the public,” said Mr Graham. “The inspiration is simple, it’s about getting people out and about and doing more with their dogs.

“It’s stuff you can do anywhere, anytime and it’s about using the environment to train your day, have fun with your dog and to understand that no dog is broken.”

Mr Graham said he hopes people leave the show feeling inspired by some of the stories to get out and do things with their dogs.

“They’re called a man’s best friend for a reason, and they make the best personal coaches to get us up and get us moving,” he said.

“It’s a whole lot of fun and inspirational as you’re going to be seeing kids who have broken through challenges and dogs who’ve got inspirational stories.

“It’s also got stuff that you can do yourself with your dogs.”

Dave and the Muttley Crew will be performing all three days of the Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show running from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 November.