How to Participate

Have fun with your dog!

All registrants will have an All Access Pass to the games that are happening during the day. An All Access Pass allows you and your dog to participate in all contests and all interactive booths throughout the day.

NEW! Participants who register with $250 or more are upgraded to Fast Paws. Raise $250 or more to help the homeless dogs of the DCSPCA and get your All Access Pass upgraded to Fast Paws. No more waiting in long lines. As you visit each booth, look for the special Fast Paws sign and go right to the head of the line.

There will be many activities and of course...The Walk. Choose from these two walks:

The Husky Hike is about a 40 minute trek through the woods with some inclines. Great for active dogs and their people with just the right amount of challenge and some great scenery.
   
The Poodle Promenade is about a 25 minute stroll around the soccer fields on a fairly level track. Great for older or less active dogs.
   
  There will be rest and refreshment stops at several places along both walks.

Interactive Activities      Contests      Pet and Health Info      
Demonstrations      Vendors: Food and Shopping

Interactive Activities

Puppies of the Caribbean
Aaarrrrghhh... Ahoy there me hearties! Search for buried treasure if ye dare as you walk the plank. Be ye dog enough to crawl through the Cave of Bones? Or too much of a landlubber to cross Davey Jones' Locker in search of lost treasure? Shiver me timbers matey.
   
Tail-adega Nights
Start your engines and race on over to this fast paced booth based on the sport of Rally-O. Your dog will accelerate as he navigates the course, but will he receive a yellow flag or make it to the Finish Line in record time and claim the checkered flag?
   
Agility Course Fun Run — For Beginners
If you've ever wanted to try this fun sport with your dog, let the experienced team of Contact Agility guide you.
   
Catcher’s Mutt
We pitch, your dog catches. A prize for the dog that catches three balls.
   
Madame Crystal Bone
Is fortune in your dog’s future? Is your dog destined to become the next “Benji”? Stop by for some wise words and perhaps a peek into the future.
   
Pet Pawtraits by On Location Studios
A beautiful color 5x7 portrait of your dog on their big day.
   
Test your Dog’s IQ
One of our most popular booths because everyone knows that their dog must be a genius.
   
 
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Contests

Kanine Karaoke
Let your dog’s inner Pavarotti out, as they sing, howl or bark along
   
Owner/Dog Look-a-like
Our judges will select the best-matching dog and owner (costumes encouraged)
   
Best Costume
Bring a costume for your dog to model for our judges
   
Best Tail Wagger
May the best tail win!
   
Best Beggar
If your dog “ain’t too proud to beg”, bring along their favorite treat
   
Poop Raffle
Your dog provides the Poop, you get a raffle ticket for a chance for a prize (the park sure is clean when we leave!)
   
Straw Raffle
Buy a straw and inside you’ll find a prize number that matches a prize. Everyone is a guaranteed winner.
 
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Pet and Health Info

Aussie Rescue
   
Greyhound Friends West
   
Mid-Hudson Kennel Association
   
Puppies Behind Bars
   
Top Notch Dog Training
   
Flyball Demonstrations by Infurno Flyball Team
 
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Demonstrations

Pam’s Pet Bears & Puppies
Dog Fur Yarn Spinning
   
Police K-9 Demos with Search Dogs
   
Top Notch Dog Training
Teach your dog a new trick
 
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Vendors: Food and Shopping

Le Bone Appetit
A Canine Café and Barkery offering take home treats for your Best Friend
   
K-9 Kanteen Snack Bar
Offering beverages and featuring burgers, cheeseburgers, bratwurst and hot dogs from East Fishkill Provisions Smoke Haus & Deli and My Brother Bobby's Salsa and chips.
   
Pam’s Pet Bears & Puppies
Unique gifts of hand spun dog fur crocheted into wonderful soft little keepsakes
   
Paws and Browse Boutique
Stop by to pick up a new collar, a collectible or a souvenir of the event for you or your dog
   
Paws of Distinction
   
The Beacon Barkery
 
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