Hi All!
Just wanted to share with you some FUN summer events for doggies & dog parents in the LA area*. Take advantage of these opportunities to get out and spend some fun quality time with your dog, socialize with other dogs & pet parents, and escape from the hot LA "dog days of summer" ;)
1) Teacher's Pet Dog Training "Doggie Social"
& Welcome Home Party
( TBA - Look out for your email invite soon!)
2) Muttropolis Newport Beach
Sat. 7/12 11 AM - 3 PM
Summer Olympic Chomp-ionship Event and Wag-a-thon
Compete to win prizes in prestigious time trials.Competitions include an Eat-off, a wagging contest, ice cream eating contest and howling contest.
Fri. 8/8 7 PM
Summer Night Pug Party
Grab your Pug and come on down for a fun meet-up! Meet other Pug’s like you! At the pug party enjoy 10% off your purchase, tray passed treats and pugs and kisses.
Sat. 8/23 11 AM
Chihuahua Meet-Up
Grab your Chihuahua and come on down for a fun meet-up! Meet other Chihuahua’s like you!
Muttropolis Newport Beach, CA
Fashion Island Mall
865 Newport Center Dr.
949-717-MUTT (6888)
3) Los Alamitos Race Course "Wiener Races"
Sat. 7/19 6:15 PM
The 13th running of the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals
& Benefit for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center
Sign up your Dachshund to compete NOW for this year or 2009!
(FOR PEOPLE & DACHSHUNDS COMPETING IN THE RACES ONLY -
NO NON-COMPETING DOGS ALLOWED)
Come see doxie races in between the horse races and help raise money for the SBACC. Come watch the hilarity of pet wiener dogs running on the horse track! You can meet the stars of the night - the mighty wiener dogs - and their trainers/owners on the grandstand area. All concession stands will be open, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, Mexican food, popcorn, sodas, and beer etc.
Please click here for more info. and to contact the SBACC to buy tickets and donate the proceeds to their organization.
LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE
4961 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA., 90720
(714) 820-2800
4) 2008 LA County Fair BARK PARK
9/5-9/28 (Hours Vary)
Enter a world where man’s best friend is deemed king of the hill and everyday house dogs are considered royalty. Where is this magical place, you might ask? Welcome to Bark Park!
Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show
Wednesdays – Fridays; 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
Saturdays – Sundays; 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 7:00 pm
Soccer Collies Family Fun
Friday, Sept 5; 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm, and 6:00 pm
Wednesdays – Fridays; 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 5:30 pm
Saturdays – Sundays; 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, and 5:30 pm
Canine Kitchen
Daily, 6:30 & 7:30 PM
Woof Fashion Show
Sat. 9/13
Enter your dog fashions in the Woof Fashion Competition for a chance to win a spa day for you and your dog.
Maddy’s Doggie Health & Beauty Spa
Dog grooming demonstrations daily 3 PM & 6 PM
Dog training demonstrations daily 5 PM
Doggie Sewing Room
Daily.
Barket Place
Daily.
PawPrints Art Gallery & Photo Competition
Enter our PawPrints Photo Competition and win really cool treats for your dog! See the winning entries at the PawPrints Art Gallery in Bark Park during the Fair.
2008 LA County Fair
Pomona Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 623-3111
* Please contact each event sponsor to confirm event dates and times. Enjoy!
