Ask the Expert

Dr Alex – The Net Vet

Dr Alex is a Chief Vet at The Net Vet – the revolutionary new app that allows pet owners to contact vets easily, at a fraction of the cost.

Dr Alex graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2019 and has a passion for educating pet owners.

Come along to his talks in our new Wellness Zone and learn how to examine your dog and learn to pick up on issues early in his ‘Nose to Tail Guide’ at 12pm.

Does your dog itch? Does your dog have allergies? Learn how to manage your dog’s allergies in Dr Alex’s ‘Nutrition and Your Dog’s Allergies’ talk in the Wellness Zone at 2pm.

Kassie Woods

Kassie is a Cetificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, running Surrey Dog Behaviour which offers everything from gundog and scentwork training, basic obedience support and behaviour consultations both in person and virtually. 

Kassie has always had a passion for dog behaviour which led her to complete her first degree at the Royal Veterinary College as well as a Masters degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour. She also has a qualification in veterinary education as she is a guest lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College. 

Speak to Kassie at the show and watch her Scentwork Demo (11am) and GunDog Demo (2pm) in the Main Arena. Plus listen to Kassie’s talk in our new Wellness Zone on the Three Most Common Dog Behaviour Issues at 11.45am.

Nicci Hindson

Nicci Hindson and her dog Elsa are six times Crufts Winners and have represented team GB eight times in total. The duo have had many successes including three Team Golds, three team Silvers and an individual Vice World Champion. In addition, Nicci’s dogs have appeared in several adverts and TV shows. Milo has done two seasons of panto and appeared in the UK tour of La Boheme Opera. 

Come and meet Nicci at the show in our have-a-go Heelwork to Music area and see Nicci performing with her dog Elsa in the Main Arena at 1.15pm.

Laura Knapp

Laura is the proud owner of Kingsclere Veterinary Surgery, a different kind of vets. The Kingsclere team provide state-of-the-art care, and a wide range of preventative and curative treatments to ensure the best possible wellbeing of your pet throughout all stages of life.

As an independent Veterinary Surgery they can offer a very personal service, taking the time to ensure every pet and pet-owner receives the time and attention they deserve.

Laura Knapp will be at our Newbury show make sure you pop along and say hello!