Saturday Fun & Games
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Registration
12:30 pm – Opening Ceremony & Lighting of the Olympic Flame
12:45 pm – Let the games begin!
WHAT, NO DUCKS? Ball Toss
Retrieving. Handler throws a ball to a desginated spot. Once the dog retrieves the ball, the handler throws another for a total of 3 balls.
Best time wins. Divided into 3 height categories.
NADIA COMANECI Agility
Agility. Up the ramp to balance beam across to down ramp, teeter-totter, slalom, Hoop Tunnel (Handler must go through the tunnel with the dog).
Best time wins. Divided into 3 height categories.
RIP VAN WINKLE SLEEP OFF
Dog lying down the longest without moving (up to 60 sec.) wins. Heads cannot flop, ears cannot wiggle or tails wag. Handlers can pet, stroke and coo to their dogs during competition.
Open to all sizes and ages.
DUNKING FOR (HOT) DOGS
The first to eat all their hot dog chunks wins. Float chunks of hot dogs in a small tub; 5 for large dogs, 3 for medium and small dogs. As soon as dog finishes, handler stands up and raises hand Handler cannot hand feed pieces to dog.
Divided into 3 height categories. First 3 win.
FILLA FULLER BRUSH SHEDDING
Best Shedder – Handlers have one minute to brush their dog. One handler holds plastic bags (we furnish) while other brushes and passes hair. Handler supplies their own grooming tool. No Furminators!
Divided into 3 height categories
LUCIANO PAVAROTTI COMMEMORATIVE SING-OFF
What more is there to say? Handlers can use any non-physical means to help their dogs sing. Winners based on popular vote.
Open to all sizes and ages.
BABE RUTH OBEDIENCE BASEBALL
Dogs complete a command at each base to score. To start dog & handler stand at Home Plate. Judge says “go” and dog & handler move to 1st Base. Handler commands dog to sit. When dog sits, dog & handler move to 2nd Base. Handler commands dog to lay. When dog obeys, dog & handler move to 3rd Base. Handler commands dog to sit/stay & handler walks to Home Plate with their back to dog. When handler reaches Home Plate they release dog.
3 best times win. Divided into 3 height categories.
I’VE GOT RHYTHM MUSICAL SIT
Think musical chairs. For your dog. When music starts, handlers with dogs on leashes, walk in a circle. Music stops, handler commands dog to sit. Last dog to sit is out till 3 dogs remain & compete for medals.
Open to all sizes and ages.
PEANUT BUTTER LICK
Who can empty the spoon of peanut butter the fastest? Did we mention the spoon’s handle is in the owner’s mouth? No hands allowed! Handler kneels in the sand and on the signal of the MC puts the padded spoon in their mouth. As soon as the dog has finished, stand up and hold the spoon in the air. Spoons must be empty of peanut butter.
First 3 win. Divided into 3 height categories.
FRISBEE THROW
The dog with the furthest catch wins (Furthest distance thrown and caught).
Divided into 3 height categories.
WHO’S YOUR DADDY?
Most interesting looking offspring from combination of parents. Winner based on popular vote. Vote for the dog, not the handler.
Open to all sizes and ages.
DOGGIE DASH
Just like in 4th grade, only the dogs do the running. Dog and handler line up at starting mark. Second handler kneels at finish line. On a signal, the dogs are released. Handler stands as soon as their dog reaches them.
First 3 dogs to reach finish line wins. Divided into 3 height categories.