We're open to the public for the next three weekends in a row starting from tomorrow at 10am and SANTA will be here on Sunday at 13:30.

We'll be offering Kennels Tours every day until 4pm and you can pop in to buy your Christmas Tree as well as hand crafted Christmas wreaths and centre pieces for your Christmas Table.

While visiting our Kennels you can leave a Christmas Wish for your dog on our "Merry Message" tree created by Kennel's Assistant Catherine Gallagher.

Here's a timetable of what to expect on Sunday if you are visiting us for our Santa Day.

1:30:  Santa Arrives (Don't forget to bring your camera)
2pm:  Bijou Quartet sing a selection of favourite Nursery Rhymes
3pm:  Noteperfect perform Christmas Carols
1pm - 5pm: Puppet Show, Facepainter, Gingerbread Man Decorating competition, colouring competition, and Christmas Movies.

We'll also have a selection of our own cards, calendars and cuddly toys for sale. Tanya Schleich will be selling a selection of beautiful handmade hats for €15. All of the proceeds go towards training Puppy Roxy.

Tickets for SANTA's visit cost €10 per child and can be purchased on the day.

Below are some behind the scenes photos taken today but for the real spirit of Christmas....make sure to visit us in person on Sunday. If you can't why not book a tour next year by calling 1850 506 300.

Christmas Tree Oh Christmas tree oh Christmas Tree..We have Christmas trees on sale right now at our National Headquarters and Training Centre.