Dog owners are being encouraged to bring their four-legged friends to celebrate Easter in West Somerton.

Two Norfolk business owners have paired up to bring an Easter egg hunt for dogs at the village near Great Yarmouth this Saturday (April 1).

Holley Mayhew, of Ruff Dog Training, and Victoria Sims, owner of Pet Paradise Norfolk, are providing a canine-friendly egg hunt, allowing pups to use their noses to sniff out plastic eggs brimming with tasty treats.

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Three egg hunts are planned to set tails wagging and they run from 10am, 11.30am and 1pm at the Ruff Dog Training Centre at Somerton Hall, West Somerton.

Plastic eggs filled with delicious treats will be hidden in a marked-out area by the venue and dogs are encouraged to sniff the eggs out with their owners.

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There will also be three golden eggs to be found on the day with each egg granting the finder to a free 1-2-1 training session or other dog services.

The event aims to bring a bit of Easter fun to those who would love to have their furry friends enjoy the Easter holidays too. Dogs are also welcome to dress up to have a chance of winning the 'Best Easter Pooch'.

Ms Mayhew said: "I can't wait to welcome dogs of all shapes and sizes to the fields.

"It's a fun day out doing something different while supporting local businesses on the day."

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Stalls selling food, drink, crafts and pet treats - including Pawsome Bites n Bakes -  will also be at the event. The organisers would also like to welcome other local pet businesses to set up a stall on the day.

Tickets for the egg hunt are £6 per dog.

For tickets, visit www.ruff-dogs.co.uk/events or contact Holley at 07817525320.