Join the fun on August 29, 12-4p.m.

Cherry Street East Village
(@ 111 Cherry Street)

Paws Parade, 12-4 pm.
Calling all dogs! Leash up your owners and come to downtown New Canaan to enjoy a celebration specially designed for your four-legged paw-someness! Stroll the festival, meet up with your canine friends and greet new ones. Stray humans without canine guidance are welcome too!

Kid's Activities begin, provided by:

   

Register your pet for any two contests for a requested donation of $20. Download the registration form. Entries must be received by August 22, 2010.

 

Canine Contests and Activities Schedule:

Canine Cooling Patch opens,
provided by

 

   

Human treats available from:

Club Sandwich
Gelatissimo
TASTE by karla sorrentino
Zumbach's Coffee
New Canaan Pizza

Adoptions by Strays and Others:

"Ask the Trainer" booth opens

Dunkin' for Hot Dogs
– Ring 1 –
(sponsored by The Filling Station Company)
How fast can your dog grab a floating hot dog out of a tub of water?

“How to Choose a Safe, Quality Daycare Facility for Your Dog”
– Lecture – Ring 2 –
by Joyce Diamond, CPDT,
director of Bandilane Training Center

“Energy Work for Dogs”
– Lecture and Demonstration – Ring 3 –
by Jacqueline Ruskin, DVM, Smith Ridge Veterinary Center

“Come and Try Rally Obedience”
– Demonstration – Ring 4 –
You are invited to try this fun new sport and even compete!  There will be a small course set up for everyone to try.  Featuring a demo with certified trainer Mary Horne and her Rally Obedience Champion, ARCH Radiance Love That Spice, RN, CDX-H, CD-H, RL.1X, RL.3, WC, CC, CGC, “Pepper”. 

Family Resemblance
Ring 1
(Sponsored by Amore Dei Cani)
Which canine looks most similar to their owner?

“How Do You Choose a Good Dog Training Class?”
– Presentation – Ring 2 –
Joyce Diamond, CPDT, director of Bandilane Training Center

“All About Acupuncture”
– Lecture – Ring 3 –
and demonstration by Michael Bartholomew, DVM, Smith Ridge Veterinary Center

“What Is Clicker Training?”
– Demonstration – Ring 4
Have you been hearing about a fun, force-free way to train your dog?  Something about a clicker?  Join certified trainer Mary Horne for a session that will show you what clicker training is all about.  There will be an opportunity for some of the dogs and handlers to try it.

Book Signing
Marty Goldstein, DVM, Smith Ridge Veterinary Center will be in the Smith Ridge booth signing his book  The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide

Doggie Duets
(Sponsored by The New Haven Symphony)
– Ring 1 –
Which dog is most harmonious with their singing partner owner?

“All About Dog Therapy Work”
– Lecture and TDI Test Demo – Ring 2 –
Joyce Diamond, CPDT, director of Bandilane Training Center

“What Is A Canine Good Citizen?”
– Lecture and Mock CGC Test – Ring 3 –
Does your dog have basic obedience skills and good manners?  Your dog may be qualified to earn an AKC (American Kennel Club) certification called a “CGC”.  Certified trainer Mary Horne will tell you all about the CGC program, give a demonstration with Pepper, her own “canine good citizen”, and administer a mock test.

Agility Demonstration with Shorty the Wonder Dog
– Demonstration – Ring 4 –

Wag Away
(sponsored by L'Armoire New Canaan)
– Ring 1 –
Who has the most enthusiastic tail wag in town?

“The Nature of Animal Healing”
– Lecture – Ring 3 –
by Martin Goldstein, DVM.  Dr. Goldstein will also be signing his book after the lecture.

Smooching with Your Pooch
(Sponsored by Lisa Corrado Nutrition)
Ring 1
Who deserves the title of best canine kisser?

"What you May Not Know about Regulations"
Ring 3
Officer Mary Ann Kleinschmitt, New Canaan Animal Control



New Canaan's Dogs Have Talent!
(sponsored by L'Armoire New Canaan)
– Ring 1 –
Does your dog have talent? Show us his best trick!

K-9 Police Unit
- Ring 3 -
- Presentation and Demonstration -

"Teach Your Dog a Trick”
– Hands on Training Session – Ring 4 –
Come and join certified dog trainer Mary Horne for a fun session of trick training.  Bring a hungry dog and lots of small, training treats.  Amaze your friends with your brilliant dog.

Last chance to Ask the Trainer
– Ask the Trainer Booth –

Musical Sits
(Sponsored by The New Haven Symphony)
– Ring 1 –
When the music stops, how fast can your dog sit?

Event Closes