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paws in the park 2009 ~ cirque du pawrade

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN - Speaker schedule updated 9/18

JOIN US Saturday, September 19!!!!!!!!!!

Come Join Us!

Activities, Food & Fun for all!

Bring your canine companion!

Saturday, September19 at the
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center Campus
1401 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78613
east of 183A toll road and 1431 - behind Target

11:30 - Parade and Dog Costume Contest
$5 entry fee includes event t-shirt
(while supply lasts)

Costume Not required for parade

Prize baskets awarded in these categories:

  • most original
  • scariest
  • best interpretation of circus theme
  • prettiest and
  • best owner/dog theme
Registration opens at 11:00

Noon - 4:00 - FREE entry to all the fun!

Paws in the Park is an event designed to celebrate dogs in our community.  It will feature five Circus rings of activity designed for every member of the family, including your dog.

To see the schedule, please Click Here!

New this year:  Dog Health information at our Dog Health Booth. See the schedule for more information.

New this year:  Live Bands!!!!!!  Come enjoy the music of Double R Nothin, the Detentions and Backtrax.

New this year:  Austin Dog Alliance Bow Wow Reading Dog tent – Enjoy storytime and dog themed crafts with our Bow Wow Reading Dogs in the Children's Ring..

Children's Ring Trainer's Ring Dog Olympics Ring

 

  • Free Jumpy Jumpy
  • Free Face Painting
  • Story Time - Bow Wow Reading Dogs
  • Free Crafts

Some carnival games and crafts hosted by our local girl scouts will have nominal fees. Girl Scouts can work on their Pet Care Badge.

Austin area trainers who support positive training methods will provide presentations on various dog training skills:

12:30 Tiffany McCalla - Canine Hilton
–“Quit jerking me around! A Guide to Loose Leash Walking”

1:00 Cheri Voellman
– “Help! My dog won’t calm down! Getting Your Dog to Stop and Smell the Flowers”

1:30 DogBoys
– “My, what big teeth you have! Dealing with “Mouthiness” and Play”

2:00 Marilyn Hammond
– “Keep your paws off me! Teaching Appropriate Greeting Manners.”

2:30 Debby Abigt – Paws4Freestyle
– “Dog’s just want to have fun! Teaching an Old (or New) Dog New Tricks!

3:00 Kim Donnell – Waggin’ Tails
–“You’re eating me out of house and home – literally! Controlling Your Dog’s Chewing Habits”

3:30 DogBoys
– “Greetings, I come in peace. Introducing Your Dog to Other Dogs”


Join our Austin Dog Alliance trainers for some fun doggie games from 12:15 - 3.

  • Bobbing for Hot Dogs
  • Rover Relays
  • Hurdle Relays
  • Musical Chairs
  • Put Out the Fire
  • Caca Capades
  • Most Sits/Downs/Spins in 30 sec.
  • Agility Ability
  • Staying on the Straight and Narrow
  • Canine Talent Show
  • Doggy Fishing Contest
  • My Dog is a Genius

Free Activity - Prizes

3:15 Austin Dog Alliance – Agility
– “Don’t Let Any Obstacles Stand in Your Way” by Lacy Browning, Jenny Kerwick, Su Tu

 

Rescue & Adoption Ring Dog Sport Demonstration Ring

Would you like to add a new dog to your family?  Meet dogs of a wide variety of breeds in our Rescue and Adoption ring.  Pure breed and mixed breed rescue groups will be on hand to introduce you to their foster dogs.

Austin Dog Alliance
Austin German Shepherd Rescue
Austin Pets Alive!
Austin Sheltie Rescue Inc.
Central Texas Dashound Rescue
Happy Endings Dog Rescue
Heart of Texas Lab Rescue
Paws of Austin
Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas
Chris Rescue Angels (Yorkie Rescue)
Central Texas SPCA
Texas Alaskan Malamute Rescue
Texas German Shorthair Pointer Rescue

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

See demonstrations of a wide variety of dog sports and activities.  Presentations will include:

12:15 K9 Police
– “Paws that Protect”

12:45 Paw4Freestyle – Freestyle Demonstration
– “Dancing with the Canine Stars”

1:30 Ron and Pam Capelli – Carting
– “Pulling on my Heartstrings”

2:00 Texas Hearing and Service Dogs – Dog Sports are for Everyone
–“Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better”

2:30 Happy Tails 4-H Dog Training Club – Rally
– “All Signs Point to Fun”

3:00 Travis County Search and Rescue - Search and Rescue
– “Ready or Not, Here I Come”

3:30 George Yanker and Einstein – meet a rescued border collie
“Have fun with Einstein the Jeep Dog”

Vendor Booths Sponsors

A variety of local dog related vendors will have booths.  Many will have give away items, games and presentations.

Action Pack Dog Center
Animal Trustees of Austin
Anderson Mill Animal Clinic
Austin Wings Baseball
Bow Wow Hair Salon
Canine Academy
Dips and Clips
Divine Canines
Dogdillo
Doggie Doo Dads
Doggy DayOut Kennel & Daycare
Doggie Deli
Dog Wash Cedar Park
Doody Free
Farmers Insurance
Happy Rover
Happy Tails Pet Resort
Baskin Robbins
Invisible Fence
Mud Puppies
Oxyfresh
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Travis County Search and Rescue
Texas Hearing and Service Dogs
Texas Humane Legislation Network
Vista Ridge HS Cheerleaders

 

 


 


Capital Area Veterinary Specialists


Tomlinson's Pet Supplies

emergency vet logo

Animal Emergency Clinic of Central Texas

 

Prizes and other event items provided by: Austin Pets Directory, Nicole Mlakar Photography, Lofty Dog, Pet Lovers Publications, 360 Signs, Precious Paws Photography, Lara Gale, Backtrax and Double R' Nothin, KLBJ, American Laser Centers