Visitors

To be entertained

The Houston World Series of Dog Shows is one of the best entertainment values around. For only a few dollars, you can spend an entire day admiring thousands of beautiful dogs, shopping the vendor booths and enjoying such action-packed events as Flyball, Frisbee® dogs, Canine Musical Freestyle and more.

To be educated

Everything you want to know about buying, training and caring for your dog is presented under one roof. You can also talk face-to-face with experts on any dog-related topic and learn about more than 80 different breeds at Meet the Breeds. Every year, the events for nonregistered dogs vary. We encourage you to bring your pets and participate in these happenings.

To see top competitors

Many of the top-winning show dogs in the country, representing virtually every breed recognized by the American Kennel Club, will compete at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. Here’s your chance to see rare breeds and extraordinarily well-trained performance dogs.

Park in the North Fannin Lot (Orange), which you can reach from Fannin via the Holly Hall entrance. The parking fee is $12 per day (CASH ONLY). To avoid this expense, we encourage you to ride Metro Rail and get off at Holly Hall stop to reach NRG Center.

Get the full list of parking options here.

Houston World Series of Dog Shows will take place at NRG Center July 18-22, 2018. To see when specific events take place, check out the Show Schedule to see times and locations within NRG Center.

TICKETS – Available at the Door

WEDNESDAY ONLY

Free Admission

THURSDAY ONLY

$10.00   Adults 13 to 54 years of age

$  5.00   Seniors age 55 and older

$  5.00   Active and retired military personnel and family with ID

Free      Children age 12 and younger with an adult

FRIDAY – SUNDAY

$15.00   Adults 13 to 54 years of age

$10.00   Seniors age 55 and older

$10.00   Active and retired military personnel and family with ID

Free      Children age 12 and younger with an adult

While the entirety of the Houston World Series of Dog Shows is family-friendly and appropriate for adults and children of all ages, there are some specific events that may be of extra interest to children because they include music, movement or fast-paced competition. Some of the best ones to look out for include:

• Flyball
• Canine Frisbee™
• Canine Musical Freestyle
• McScotty Market

Yes. To reserve ahead of time, please call 832-667-1482. See rates below. If guest goes over the 4-hour mark, it simply goes to a daily rate.  Visa, Master Card, and Discover are accepted forms of payment. (Cash & Checks will not be accepted.)

• 1 hour: $10 for wheelchair, $20 for scooter
• 2 hours: $16 for wheelchair, $32 for scooter
• 3 hours: $20 for wheelchair, $40 for scooter
• 4 hours: $24 for wheelchair, $48 for scooter
• Daily Rental: $35 for wheelchair, $70 for scooter

Security Checkpoints: All items allowed into NRG Park facilities are subject to inspection. Bags larger than 11″ x 17″ and all backpacks will not be allowed. Lockers and storage areas are not available. Purses and diaper bags are subject to inspection.

Prohibited Items: For the safety concerns of patrons, NRG Center may refuse entry of individuals in possession of prohibited items including, but not limited to: video or audio recorders or similar devices, professional camera equipment or lenses over 12” in length, laser pointers, weapons/firearms, air horns/whistles or other noisemakers, sealed packages of any kind, bottles or cans, coolers or containers, fireworks, inflatable objects, outside food or beverage (Exceptions are made for medical reasons and children) No remote controlled vehicles, including cars and unmanned aircraft (drones), are authorized to operate on NRG Center property.

For the safety concerns of patrons, NRG Center may refuse entry of individuals in possession of prohibited items including, but not limited to: weapons/firearms.

NRG Center does not allow any outside food or drink because of an exclusive contract with ARAMARK. ARAMARK’s concession stands, however, offer a wide variety of food (including vegetarian) and drink.

Water fountains are available at NRG Center.

ARAMARK’s concession stands will be available and offer a wide variety of food (including vegetarian) and drink.

If you think your dog companion may become hungry while you are at the Shows, you may bring some of your own dog food and a bowl. As with water, collapsible bowls are recommended. Also, be prepared to clean up after your dog if necessary.

The competitions at our show are only for dogs that have been pre-entered. If you are coming to receive a PAL evaluation, you must bring your dog. You may also bring your dog for special fittings of canine sportswear or collars. We do not offer any “social” activities for family pets so please do not expect to find the equivalent of a dog park.

Every year, the events for non-registered dogs vary. We encourage you to bring your pets and participate in these activities.  If you do bring your pet, please remember that many of the entered dogs have been exposed to many other dogs at shows around the country before arriving here. For your dog’s safety and health, he should be at least 6-months-old and have all the proper vaccinations including the new strain of canine influenza. They must be under control at all times. For good animal husbandry reasons, “community” water bowls are not provided. If you bring your family pet, please bring your own water bowl or cup and be prepared to clean up after your dog. Flexible leads are not allowed.

Before interacting with anybody’s dog at the Shows, you should always ask its owner’s permission. The owner will share any concerns about touching or interacting with their animal. If the owner says you cannot pet his dog, please respect his wishes. This is particularly important if the dog is a service animal.

Spectators may take their own photos at the Shows, and share them personally with family and friends via email or social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Selfie sticks are allowed, as long as they do not obstruct any walking traffic or interfere with a competition. We also ask that you limit the use of your camera’s flash while photographing competing dogs, as this may distract them from performing at their highest level.

If you share your photos on Instagram or Twitter, we’d love it if you would hashtag your photos with #hwsds or #comesitstay so we can see your photos and share them.

Anybody who is present in NRG Center may be photographed or featured in videos on social media without their express consent. If you see yourself in a photo online and wish it to be taken down for personal reasons, please contact the Show directly.

We do not allow dogs to be sold or adopted at the Show. We do encourage you to meet reputable breeders at Meet the Breeds or visit the numerous rescue societies and clubs, and make an appointment to either purchase or adopt a dog.

The McScotty Market features vendors who travel from all over the country, bringing pet-related products as well as more general home products for you to see, test and purchase. Every year the vendor breakdown is unique, but you should expect to find vendors who sell products like:

• Home goods focused on animals (signs, key rings, bandanas, shirts, etc.)
• Clothing for dogs
• Specialty baked goods designed specifically for dogs and their nutritional needs
• All kinds of collars and different types of leads and leashes
• Dog and animal carriers
• Supplies for cleaning up after your dogs

Selfie sticks are allowed, as long as they do not obstruct any walking traffic or interfere with a competition. We also ask that you limit the use of your camera’s flash while photographing competing dogs, as this may distract them from performing at their highest level.

No remote controlled vehicles, including cars and unmanned aircraft (drones), are authorized to operate on NRG Park property.

Commercial photography and video are generally not allowed at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. If you are a photographer who is interested in taking photos at the Shows, you may apply for media credentials. If approved, you will be able to take photos and videos by appointment and in coordination with Show staff.

Unless otherwise specified, tripods of any kind are not allowed, nor are drones or unmanned aircraft with video cameras attached. Lighting kits may be approved on a case-by-case basis, even if they are hand held.