The Pawsome Pooch event will be held at the Somerset shopping outlet on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September, with the hunt to find the region’s top dog to become its next CEO – Canine Executive Officer.

As well as offering free professional photo shoots for pups, Clarks Village is hosting complimentary pet pampering, dog trick training, have-a-go agility sessions, and pick ‘n’ mix treats – all promising to get tails in a spin.

Plus, for the first time, Pawsome Pooch will be introducing a ‘dog walk’ for freshly pampered pups to strut their stuff as well as the chance for single owners to find love. Pawfect Match will invite single owners to pick up a free red bow for their dog and let them sniff out a potential love match.

The event will also welcome back three VIPs (Very Important Pups) to Clarks Village; current CEO Archie the golden miniature dachshund who won the Pawsome Pooch competition last year, former CEO Dudley the three-legged Hungarian Vizsla, along with Bailey the whippet - the original Pawsome Pooch winner. The trio will be invited onto the dogwalk to unveil newly-commissioned portraits to be installed in a new Hall of Fame for the outlet’s CEOs.

All activities at the Pawsome Pooch event are free as Clarks Village celebrates its canine guests. Plus, one dog will be crowned the outlet’s next CEO and win a prize package worth up to £500 – including shopping vouchers, dog toys and treats, and vouchers for Bill’s restaurant, Prezzo Italian, Sweaty Betty, Raging Bull, Jack Wolfskin, and Hallmark.

Mike Jones, Centre Director of Clarks Village, commented: “Due to popular demand, we’ve made Pawsome Pooch bigger and better than ever before with a full dog-takeover of Clarks Village for an entire weekend. Jam packed with free, tail-wagging activities, it’s our way of celebrating our canine companions and showcasing our dog-friendly facilities and ethos where every member of the family is welcome.”

The full line-up at Clarks Village’s Pawsome Pooch, from 11am-4pm on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September:

• CEO Competition: Professional pet photo shoots where you’ll be gifted a free digital image and automatically entered into the competition. The shortlist will be revealed on Clarks Village’s social channels after the event for a public vote to pick the ulti-mutt winner. Book a photo shoot by signing up to Clarks Village’s free member rewards scheme PLUS+ or visit one of our two additional roaming photographers at the event.
• Pawfect Match: Looking for love? Pick up a free red bow for your dog and let them sniff out a match!
• Tricks and agility: South West dog trainersPassion for Pets will host trick and hoopers agility sessions as well as showcasing demonstrations.
• Pampered Pooch: Somerset grooming studio About the Dog will offer free spruce ups, including paw-dicures and face trims, with a spritz of dog fragrance.
• Pet Paw-traits: Illustrator Alan Snow returns for quick-fire sketches of pooches – charitable donation encouraged to the Guide Dogs.
• Dogwalk: A fashion-inspired dogwalk for pooches to strut their stuff in style, rewarded with treats from the pick ‘n’ mix station, hosted by the part-human, part-canine Pedigree Panel characters.
• CEO Hall of Fame: Receive a pawshake from Clarks Village’s past and present CEOs as they unveil their paw-fficial portraits for the outlet’s new Hall of Fame.  

As the UK’s most dog-friendly shopping centre – as voted for at the DogFriendly Awards – Clarks Village is an outdoor outlet featuring wide, paved walkways, stunning landscaped gardens, and plenty of shady spots, making it ideal location to bring furry friends.  With water bowls throughout, dogs receive a warm welcome across the outlet, within most brands, and at selected cafes and restaurants.

For more details on Pawsome Pooch, and how to secure an exclusive pre-bookable photo shoot, visit the Clarks Village website: www.clarksvillage.co.uk

And to help Clarks Village to retain its DogFriendly title, vote now in the 2026 awards: tinyurl.com/dogfriendlyCV