Other Events & Exhibitions
Doggie-Do-Right Test
The public is invited to bring their well-behaved dog to test their agility
skills in addition to having their dog demonstrate a few basic obedience
behaviors. With each pet's owner in control, they will be asked to demonstrate
a sit, down and come-when-called, three essential behavioral traits that
are useful when being groomed, visiting the vet or when greeting guests.
Upon completion of these exercises, under the one-on-one supervision of
an expert trainer supplied by Rescue-A-Golden of Arizona, the owner and trainer
will introduce the dog agility obstacles to test each dog's temperament
for dog agility. The fee for this activity is $3.
Dock Jumping - Splash Dogs
Jumping from the pier into water has been a common pastime among lake-dwellers. In sport form, it is not much different - get the dog to run the pier and launch from the end, jumping as far as they can into the water. Sound difficult? Come out and give it a try on the practice pier and then test your dog's ability on the official pier. The competitor's dog with the longest jump is the winner.
At the Cynosport World Games, Splash Dogs will offer rounds every two hours - 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm each day of the event. The winners from each wave are invited back to a final "wave" on Sunday, as they jump for Top Dog honors.
Activity fee in addition to admission applies, and includes both practice time and competition jump.
Course-a-Lure
The public can also enter their dogs in this exciting sport. The dog runs
on an enclosed course consisting of a few hoops, chutes, jumps, tunnels and turns
while chasing a rabbit-like lure. Dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes get
to run their hearts out chasing after what appears to them to be a rabbit.
The thrilling experience of this course will be the most exciting thing
your dog will ever do, and you'll love it, too! Come join in on the hoopin'
and hollerin'. Sign up at the event between 9am and 5pm Friday through Sunday. Cost is $15 per run. For more information contact coursealure@xmission.com.
Canine Freestyle
The Arizona Canine Freestylers invite you to bring your well-behaved dogs to move to the music. Canine Musical Freestyle features precision team work incorporating left and right side healing, spins, twists, weaves, distance work and tricks all done to music. Patty Wiedeman from California will be presenting FREE seminars and demonstrations daily, Thursday through Sunday, 10 am to 4pm. A fun match will be offered Saturday and Sunday for $10 per run.
Wednesday, 10/31 - sign-up, move to music with your dog, videos will be presented, lots of dog-talk
Thursday, 11/1
10am - warm-up, evaluations & demonstrations
11am -
circular moves
1pm - parallel moves
2pm - practice sessions - bring your music or use ours.
Friday, 11/2
10am - warm-up, evaluations, demonstrations
11am - show & go - practice for the fun match. Choreographic help from Patty
1 pm - a look at canine dressage
2 pm - move to a variety of musc, polish routines, help is available
Saturday, 11/3
10am - warm-up, demonstrations, evaluations. Choreographic tips from Patty.
11am - group routines
12 am - matching music
1 pm - demonstrations, advanced moves and transitions
2 pm - fun match - $10 per run
Sunday, 11/4
10am - warm-up, demonstrations, evaluations
11am - fun match - $10 per run
1 pm - advanced questions and help to bring it all together.
For more information contact Cindy Hicks at 602/547-9682 (akita85306@gmail.com) or Christy Powers at 928/476-2239 (cpwrather@earthlink.net)
Herding
The Arizona Herding Association will present a herding instinct test available to both herding and mixed-breed dogs Friday through Sunday. Does your dog have what it takes to herd sheep? Here's your chance to give it a try under the expert supervision of a professional herder and trainer. Entries will be taken at the event only (fee in addition to admission applies).
Sheep herding demonstrations using
their well-trained trialing dogs will be interspersed between the testing times. These expert handlers and dogs
will
guide a small herd of sheep through penning fences using whistles and other
commands. If you haven't seen dogs work stock, this is NOT to be missed.
Demonstration and testing times will be throughout the day, with specific times posted at the event. For information about
the Arizona Herding Association visit them at www.azherding.com.
Rally Obedience
Paws for Reflection will present morning and afternoon APDT Rally trials on November 2nd, 3rd and 4th between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
Rally offers a more interesting twist to the standard obedience test. Rally competitors navigate a course with numbered signs, each indicating one of several dozens different exercises to perform, such as Sit-Down-Sit, Straight Figure of 8, Send Over Jump, Recall Over Jump, etc.. Teams navigate the course at a brisk, continuous pace without direction from the judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the performance. All dogs, regardless of breed, are welcome to enter.
Pre-entry only for dogs not currently registered with APDT - day of show entry for dogs with current registration numbers. . Contact: Troy Ballard at (602) 318-0714, or DOWNLOAD the entry forms.
Scottsdale Police K-9 Unit
The Scottsdale Police will present their K-9 officers in working demos on Saturday. Half-hour demonstrations of these invaluable 'dog cops' will be presented at 11, 1 and 3.
Sergeant Christopher Coffee will also have a Scottsdale PD squad car available for the public to get up-close and personal with one of these modern marvels in a friendly atmostphere.
Vendor Trade Fair & Exposition
Check out dozens of vendors and exhibits to find what's available in the dog world, your favorite craft, or what services may be available to you and your family pet.
Other Activities
Check back periodically for additional
activities that might be offered at this year's Cynosport® World Games.
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