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 Bark at the Park is Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 10 am to 5 pm
(Rain or shine)

Free Admission
Polite, leashed dogs welcome (No retractable leashes) Dogs must be current on all necessary vaccinations
Location: Lancaster City Park, 43011 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster, California
Planned for this year:
 Disc Dog, Kyra Sundance & Chalcy, Pet Fashion Parade, Splash Dogs, Race the Wind, All Breed Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Agility Demos, Man's Best Friend Contests, Games, Urban Sledding, Lure coursing, Skateboard demo, Protection demo

Please consider becoming a volunteer for Bark at the Park

Watch dogs jump off a dock into a pool of water.  They LOVE it!  And you will, too. 


photo by Liz Breault

Splash dogs will host a Fun Jump
Your dog may try out and practice all day for a reasonable fee (refunded if your dog says, "NO WAY!").  There will be 2 entrance/exit ramps this year so everyone gets a chance.

Tony will do training all day long and introduce new people to the sport.

Crusty Classic Golden State Disk Dog Championship on Saturday AND Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4,  2009

Registration starts at 8:30am with the competition starting at approximately 9:30am both days.

Photo by Liz Breault

KYRA SUNDANCE & CHALCY

Photo courtesy of Kyra Sundance

Kyra Sundance and Chalcy have amazed audiences worldwide in person and on TV with their high-flying acrobatics and incredible teamwork. High-energy stunts choreographed to techno music dazzle the audience! The "World's Smartest Dog" routine (as performed on Jay Leno) will leave them scratching their heads and wanting more!

PET FASHION PARADE
See some of the cutest, most loved dogs around! The Pet Parade, sponsored by Girl Scouts - Joshua Tree Council is open to all participants who want to show off their dogs in all their best or funniest finery. Come join the parade and win prizes.

Categories:
The Cutest Girl Scout Dog Uniform, Peppiest Pet, Prettiest Pooch

Photo by Liz Breault
Print and fill out the registration form and bring it with $1 to the park before the parade to be a part of the fun!
Or fill out the form and mail it with a check for $1 to:
Girl Scouts - Joshua Tree Council,
attn: Kay Chilson
2330 Mall Loop Rd. #119
Lancaster, Ca. 93536

 Questions?  Email Kay or call 661- 723-1230.

ALL BREED OBEDIENCE MATCH
Presented by High Desert Obedience Club
Just beginning or seasoned veteran -  all are welcome.
Sub-Novice, Novice, Open, Utility and Rally divisions.  
AKC rules apply.
Experienced judges


Photos by Kathleen McGrath
 

SKATEBOARD DEMONSTRATIONS

Bony Hawk is an English Bulldog that will do skateboard demonstrations throughout the day.
 

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AGILITY DEMONSTRATIONS & TRY-OUT RING
Hosted by Impawsible Feets Agility

Have you always wondered if you and your dog would enjoy Agility?
Well, now you can find out.  For a nominal fee you and your dog can try out the agility course under the supervision of an experienced instructor!
Have fun and a bit of exercise watching the agility demos and giving the ring a try.




Photos by Kathleen McGrath

PROTECTION DEMONSTRATIONS
by AV Dog Sport Association

 

LURE COURSING
Any breed is welcome to try chasing the plastic lure.  It's great fun for all.
Presented by
Tired Dog Good Dog
www.tireddoggooddog.com
 

URBAN SLEDDING

 sponsored by the SoCal Working Snow Dogs  

This year for a nominal fee, have your dog hooked up to a scooter and see if he enjoys urban sledding!

 

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ALL-BREED CONFORMATION PRACTICE MATCH
hosted by High Desert Australian Shepherd Club
$6.00 per dog
Movement class: $1.00 @ ringside
Puppy classes: $4.00
Junior Handlers: $1.00 @ ringside
more information: Jamara@roadrunner.com

  
Photos by Liz Breault

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST
presented by the High Desert Obedience Club

The CGC Test is to demonstrate that the dog as a companion of man, can be a respected member of the community, and can be trained and conditioned to always behave in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs in a manner that will reflect credit on the dog. To qualify, a dog must pass each of the ten test categories listed below.  Cost for the CGC test is $10 for the first dog and $8 each for any additional dogs.  (Please Note: CGC is not an official AKC title and will not appear on a dog's registration certificate or pedigree. It is meant to reward dogs for having good manners, which enhances public acceptance of dogs. It is the first AKC program ever opened to non-purebred dogs.)  For more details, please see: http://highdesertobedienceclub.org/pages/cgctest.htm

1. Accepting a Friendly Stranger
2. Sitting Politely for Petting
3. Appearance and Grooming
4. Out for a Walk (walking on loose leash)
5. Walking Through a Crowd
6. Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place
7. Coming when Called
8. Reaction to Another Dog
9. Reactions to Distractions 
10. Supervised Separation

Photo by Kathleen McGrath

Photo by Kathleen McGrath

Photo by Kathleen McGrath

Man's Best Friend Contests
Just good fun!
Get ready to participate in one or all.  The emcee will be Barry White, owner of Carpeteria.
Esteemed judges are Bill Warford and Rich Breault.

Best Trick - Use your imagination. You never know what might be the best trick. Each contestant will be limited to 2 minutes.

 

Photos by Liz Breault

What is a "Poo Station"?

Look-a-Like - Do people often mistake you for your dog or vice versa?
This is the contest for you!


Photo by Liz Breault

Best Singing Dog - Does your dog
give Pavarotti a run for his money?
Quick, sign him up for this contest!

  
Photo by Liz Breault Photo by Kathleen McGrath

Best Dressed Dog - Does your dog
get into your closet and play
dress up? Here is his/her chance
to shine!


Photo by Liz Breault  Photo by Kathleen McGrath

Best Human Barker - Can you
out-bark your dog? Let us hear you!

Dog Games
Your favorites are back and we've had fun thinking up new ones.  There will be a nominal fee to play, which benefits the group running it.

BARKS & CRAFTS

Make a functional and attractive memento (a tote bag or kerchief) of the fun you'll have at the Bark at the Park.  You'll use stamps/ink or paint to decorate the bandana for your dog to wear, or the tote to carry all his stuff. 
DUCK HUNT

A cute game based on the
clothespin fishing game we played as kids at our grammar school festivals!
Retrieve a rubber ducky and win a prize.
(Hosted by So. CA Labrador Retriever Rescue)
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DIVA DOGS

Does your dog long for the spotlight and roar of the crowd? Select from different dress-up items, props, and backdrops and let your dog be photographed like the star he or she is!  (Hosted by Westside 4H Dog Program)

FINDERS KEEPERS TREASURE YARD

For a nominal donation, take your dog into the Finders Keepers Treasure Yard and remove the leash.  Extra special treats and toys have been hidden in the yard and your dog can hunt for his favorite.  Whatever he chooses, he gets to take home!!  Your pup will definitely want to do this more than once!
(Hosted by
A.V. Guide Dogs Club)

 

RACE THE WIND

Photo by Liz Breault       Photo by Gaylen Dahle

See how fast your dog really is!  We have a long, fenced off area. You are at one end and your dog is at the other.  Call that puppy and we will clock him with a radar gun! Any breed is welcome.  (Dogs are ranked in different classes according to their size--dachshunds, for example, are not competing against a greyhound's speed!)

CHASE YER TAIL
 is a Wheel of Fortune type game. The owner spins the wheel and wins their dog a prize. (Hosted by Edwards Air Force Base Pet Rescue-A Pet 4 You)


Photo by Kathleen McGrath

 

CAT-A-PULT
is a bean bag tossing game. The dog triggers the catapult by pressing a lever with his paw, flinging a toy cat onto a grid of numbered squares.  Dogs win the prize corresponding to the number the cat lands in.  (Note: we love cats too--none are harmed in this game!) (Hosted by Pilot Dogs)

 

BOBBING FOR TENNIS BALLS

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Does your dog go hysterical for tennis balls? He will have a lot of fun at this game! (Hosted by American Brittany Rescue)


      Photo by Liz Breault         

Have fun with CANINEINSTEIN. Test your dog's IQ with this silly test.  (Hosted by Joshua Tree Australian Shepherd Club) 

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