Bark at the Park
Activities
Bark at the Park is Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9 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
NEW THIS YEAR:
Hound Handlers of Caid
"Hound Handlers of Caid is a guild that promotes the
research, study and recreation of hound-related arts and
science activities from the SCA medieval time period.
We partake in everything hound related from lure coursing
to carting to hound costuming and armoring.
All are welcome to join us!"
Also Planned for this year:
Disc Dogs Crusty Classic
Kyra Sundance's Precision Stunt Dog Team
Pet Fashion Parade
Splash Dogs
Race the Wind
All Breed Obedience
Canine Good Citizen
Agility Demos
Man's Best Friend Contests Sponsored by Blue Buffalo
Games
Urban Sledding
Lure coursing
Skateboard demo
Protection demo
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 and his crew will do training all day long and introduce new people to the sport.
Disc Dogs in Southern California
SKATEBOARD DEMONSTRATIONS
Bony Hawk is an English Bulldog
that will do skateboard demonstrations
throughout the day in the north end
of the parking lot.
KYRA SUNDANCE with CHALCY & Jadie
Photo courtesy of Kyra Sundance
Kyra Sundance's world famous acrobatic stunt dog team 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!
In the Bow Wow Arena
PET FASHION PARADE
See some of the cutest, most loved dogs around! The Pet Parade, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles 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:
Best Girl Scout Costume
Most Perky Pet
Silliest Costume
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 of Greater Los Angeles,
attn: Kay Chilson
2330 Mall Loop Rd. #119
Lancaster, Ca. 93536
Questions? EmailKay or call 661- 723-1230
ext. 2359
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
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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
LURE COURSING
We are so excited this year-
We have an ENTIRE OUTFIELD just for lure coursing!!
Many of our dogs thoroughly enjoyed their first experience at this
sport last year and now they can look forward to
chasing the bunny again!
ALL dogs are welcome to try chasing the fake "bunny"-
it's great fun for all!
(This activity will be cancelled if it rains or if too hot for the machines.)
We will offer 3 ways to register -
1) Pre-pay for those that have run with us previously or competed in Lure Coursing - $5 per run
2) Request a time slot online - $5 per run
3) Walk-Up in person October 1st - $7 per run or 3 for $18 (cash only)
We are strongly recommending our new prepay option for dogs that ran at last year's event or any of our events in order to avoid the 2+ hour wait time experienced by some of the Walk-Ups.
The pre pay invoice option is only for dogs that have chased the bunny with us or compete in Lure Coursing, newbies are not eligible. The form will be posted until 11pm PT Sunday, September 25th or earlier if the time slots fill up at
www.tireddoggooddog.com/Calendar.htm
Please note this activity will cancel if it rains!
We will donate $1 per run to the Bark at the Park Lancaster
(A Proud 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charity).
These donations join the larger pool of donations which ultimately benefit the
LA County Animal Shelter in Lancaster.
Thank you very much to the Bark at the Park committee for inviting us once again.
We look forward to seeing our lure coursing "addicts" and meeting newbies!
photo by Lauren of TDGD
URBAN SLEDDING
This year for a nominal fee have your dog hooked up to a scooter and see if he enjoys urban sledding!
Sponsored by the SoCal Working Snow Dogs
PROTECTIONDEMONSTRATIONS
by AV Dog Sport Association
HOMELAND SECURITY
Officer Michelle Schliskey demonstrates agriculture protection with a beagle, Aruba.
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
Photos 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.
Our esteemed judges will be 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.
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 like to 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!
DOGGIE GAMES
Your dogs favorites are back!
There will be a nominal fee to play, which benefits the DOG RESCUE or COMMUNITY GROUP running it.
BARKS & CRAFTS
Make a functional and attractive memento (a tote bag, placemat, 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.
(Hosted by Westside 4-H.)
Duck Hunt
A cute game where your dog grabs a duckie floating in a pool.
The dog wins a prize that correspondes with the number on the duckies bum!
(Hosted by So. CA Labrador Retriever Rescue.)
DIVA DOGS
SPONSORED BY BLUE BUFFALO
Does your dog long for the spotlight and roar of the crowd?
Select from different dress-up items and props and let your dog
(or your entire
family!)
be photographed like the star he or she is!
This year's theme will be Holidays!
This year you will receive a lovely full color print of your photo PLUS an electronic copy
(sent to you via email) so you can make
your holiday cards staring your dog!
All for only $5.00.
Proceeds will go to help the Bark Committee when planning next year's event.
(Hosted by the Bark at the Park Committee)
RACE THE WIND
Photo by Liz Breault
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!
(Hosted by Littlerock High School Cheerleaders.)
CHASE YER TAIL
This is a Wheel of Fortune type game.
The owner spins the wheel and wins THEMSELVES a prize.
(This is our only game where the DOG does not win a prize!)
(Hosted by Edwards Air Force Base Pet Rescue-A Pet 4 You)
Photo by Kathleen McGrath
CAT-A-PULT
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 for Pilot Dogs by
Gray Signs + Graphics,
owner Joshua Harder
41725 22nd Street West
Palmdale, Ca 93551
(661) 948-4499
BOBBING FOR TENNIS BALLS
Does your dog go hysterical for tennis balls?
He will have a lot of fun at this game!
(Hosted by American Brittany Rescue)
CANEINSTEIN
Photo by Liz Breault
Have fun with CANEINSTEIN.
Test your dog's IQ with this silly test.
(Hosted by Joshua Tree Australian Shepherd Club)
PAWCASSO
Photo by Kathleen McGrath
Is your dog a budding artist?
Find out here!
Your dog will have the chance to paint you a picture using his paws and tail!
Be sure you hang it on the fridge with all your other masterpieces!
(Hosted by So. Ca. Alaskan Malamute Club)
Pawprints in Stone
You place your dog's paw in clay and make a permanent casting!
(You can alsoinscribe the dog's name, date, etc. in the clay)
We will place a hole in it so you can hang it with a ribbon after it dries.
(Hosted by Mojave Desert Golden Retriever Club)
SUPER DOG
Take your dog through this obstacle course and see if he is faster than a speeding bullet,
able to leap tall buildings with a single bound
and stand up for truth, justice, and the American Way!
(Hosted by the Bark at the Park Committee)
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 byA.V. Guide Dogs Club)
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(Rain or shine)
Free Admission
Polite, leashed dogs welcome
Hound Handlers of Caid
"Hound Handlers of Caid is a guild that promotes the
research, study and recreation of hound-related arts and
science activities from the SCA medieval time period.
We partake in everything hound related from lure coursing
to carting to hound costuming and armoring.
All are welcome to join us!"
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 and his crew will do training all day long and introduce new people to the sport.
Disc Dogs in Southern California
SKATEBOARD DEMONSTRATIONS
Bony Hawk is an English Bulldog
that will do skateboard demonstrations
throughout the day in the north end
of the parking lot.
KYRA SUNDANCE with CHALCY & Jadie
Photo courtesy of Kyra Sundance
Kyra Sundance's world famous acrobatic stunt dog team 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!
In the Bow Wow Arena
PET FASHION PARADE
See some of the cutest, most loved dogs around! The Pet Parade, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles 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:
Best Girl Scout Costume
Most Perky Pet
Silliest Costume
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 of Greater Los Angeles,
attn: Kay Chilson
2330 Mall Loop Rd. #119
Lancaster, Ca. 93536
Questions? EmailKay or call 661- 723-1230 ext. 2359ALL BREED OBEDIENCE MATCH
back to top
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 McGrathAGILITY 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
LURE COURSING
We are so excited this year- We have an ENTIRE OUTFIELD just for lure coursing!!
Many of our dogs thoroughly enjoyed their first experience at this
sport last year and now they can look forward to
chasing the bunny again!
ALL dogs are welcome to try chasing the fake "bunny"-
it's great fun for all!
(This activity will be cancelled if it rains or if too hot for the machines.)
We will offer 3 ways to register -
1) Pre-pay for those that have run with us previously or competed in Lure Coursing - $5 per run
2) Request a time slot online - $5 per run
3) Walk-Up in person October 1st - $7 per run or 3 for $18 (cash only)
We are strongly recommending our new prepay option for dogs that ran at last year's event or any of our events in order to avoid the 2+ hour wait time experienced by some of the Walk-Ups.
The pre pay invoice option is only for dogs that have chased the bunny with us or compete in Lure Coursing, newbies are not eligible. The form will be posted until 11pm PT Sunday, September 25th or earlier if the time slots fill up at www.tireddoggooddog.com/Calendar.htm
Please note this activity will cancel if it rains!
We will donate $1 per run to the Bark at the Park Lancaster
(A Proud 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charity).
These donations join the larger pool of donations which ultimately benefit the
LA County Animal Shelter in Lancaster.
Thank you very much to the Bark at the Park committee for inviting us once again.
We look forward to seeing our lure coursing "addicts" and meeting newbies!
photo by Lauren of TDGDURBAN SLEDDING
This year for a nominal fee have your dog hooked up to a scooter and see if he enjoys urban sledding!
Sponsored by the SoCal Working Snow Dogs
PROTECTIONDEMONSTRATIONS
by AV Dog Sport AssociationHOMELAND SECURITY
Officer Michelle Schliskey demonstrates agriculture protection with a beagle, Aruba.
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.htm1. 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
Photos 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.
Our esteemed judges will be 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.
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 like to 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!
DOGGIE GAMES
Your dogs favorites are back!
There will be a nominal fee to play, which benefits the DOG RESCUE or COMMUNITY GROUP running it.
BARKS & CRAFTS
Make a functional and attractive memento (a tote bag, placemat, 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.
(Hosted by Westside 4-H.)Duck Hunt
A cute game where your dog grabs a duckie floating in a pool.
The dog wins a prize that correspondes with the number on the duckies bum!
(Hosted by So. CA Labrador Retriever Rescue.)
DIVA DOGS
SPONSORED BY BLUE BUFFALO
Does your dog long for the spotlight and roar of the crowd?
Select from different dress-up items and props and let your dog
(or your entire family!)
be photographed like the star he or she is!
This year's theme will be Holidays!
This year you will receive a lovely full color print of your photo PLUS an electronic copy (sent to you via email) so you can make your holiday cards staring your dog!
All for only $5.00.
Proceeds will go to help the Bark Committee when planning next year's event.
(Hosted by the Bark at the Park Committee)
RACE THE WIND
Photo by Liz Breault
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!
(Hosted by Littlerock High School Cheerleaders.)
CHASE YER TAIL
This is a Wheel of Fortune type game.
The owner spins the wheel and wins THEMSELVES a prize.
(This is our only game where the DOG does not win a prize!)
(Hosted by Edwards Air Force Base Pet Rescue-A Pet 4 You)
Photo by Kathleen McGrath
CAT-A-PULT
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 for Pilot Dogs by
Gray Signs + Graphics,
owner Joshua Harder
41725 22nd Street West
Palmdale, Ca 93551
(661) 948-4499
BOBBING FOR TENNIS BALLS
Does your dog go hysterical for tennis balls?
He will have a lot of fun at this game!
(Hosted by American Brittany Rescue)
CANEINSTEIN
Photo by Liz Breault
Have fun with CANEINSTEIN.
Test your dog's IQ with this silly test.
(Hosted by Joshua Tree Australian Shepherd Club)
PAWCASSO
Photo by Kathleen McGrath
Is your dog a budding artist?
Find out here!
Your dog will have the chance to paint you a picture using his paws and tail!
Be sure you hang it on the fridge with all your other masterpieces!
(Hosted by So. Ca. Alaskan Malamute Club)
Pawprints in Stone
You place your dog's paw in clay and make a permanent casting!
(You can alsoinscribe the dog's name, date, etc. in the clay)
We will place a hole in it so you can hang it with a ribbon after it dries.
(Hosted by Mojave Desert Golden Retriever Club)
SUPER DOG
Take your dog through this obstacle course and see if he is faster than a speeding bullet,
able to leap tall buildings with a single bound
and stand up for truth, justice, and the American Way!
(Hosted by the Bark at the Park Committee)
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 byA.V. Guide Dogs Club)
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