Britian's Got Talent star dog Trip to headline Birmingham National Pet Show

Dog trainer Lucy Heath and her pet dog Trip - known as Trip Hazard - will open the show's highlight SuperDogs Live over the two day event.

It takes place from November 5 - 6 and will be hosted by BBC TV presenter Michaela Strachan.

Lucy and Trip, along with their new addition to the family, Trip's 20-week old niece - Dizzy a Pomeranian Maltese - will perform brand new, specially choreographed routines in front of a 2,000-strong audience.

Lucy said: "Trip and I can't wait to be part of SuperDogs Live at the National Pet Show this autumn. The show means a huge amount to me as I've taken part since the start in 2014 and three of my dogs have won SuperDogs Live awards - Indie, Foxy and Trip Hazard, who was a finalist in Britain's Got Talent. This year we're going to see some of the UK's most amazing and entertaining dogs and I'm very excited to be part of it."

SuperDogs Live sees the nation's most talented, heroic and entertaining dogs take centre stage.

Speaking about the event, animal fan Michaela Strachan, said: "I am a huge dog lover and having just got an incredibly cute, rescue puppy, I know how hard any

training is. We're on week three of puppy training and we've only just mastered it! I'm so impressed with anyone who can train their dog to do a routine - I hosted SuperDogs Live in London earlier this year and loved it. It was an inspiration to see the talent of the dogs and the patience of the owners and a privilege to meet the heroic dogs. Coming to the show is a real highlight, so make sure you don't miss it."

The event attracts up to 20,000 visitors over two days.

There are hundreds of animals to interact with plus informative talks and demonstrations from leading pet experts, hands-on features plus of course, amazing animal action displays. Dogs that dance and birds of prey displays are just some of the memorable experiences on offer also.

Other events at this years show will include an appearance from Guinness World Record holder Hagrid the Leonberger whose record is for the 'most items caught by a dog in 30 seconds'.

For more information or to book tickets visit the National Pet Show website at www.thenationalpetshow.com