Attractions

ALL ABOUT DOGS EVENTS!

Vendor and Demonstration Tent
Located by the Ag-Venture Barn
Different Events Each Evening

Daily Events Schedule

Friday, August 17 – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Animal & Associates Dog Obedience
Demonstrate dog obedience.

Friday, August 17 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Vickie Harris - Healthy Cooking for Pets Demo
Dr. Smith - Natchez Trace Veterinary Specialists demo on holistic ways to take care of your dog.
Carrie O'Brien - Dog training and tricks made easy - behaviors you can teach your dog at home.

Saturday, August 18 – 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Canine Good Citizenship
a Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) certificate is good for you and your dog. Watch testing or bring your dog for a free CGC test. Dogs being tested must have proof of current vaccinations and would benefit from a little basic obedience before being evaluated. Information on CGC can be found at www.akc.org.

Saturday, August 18 - 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. - Dancing With Dogs
Canine Freestyle, the newest competitive activity for dogs and owners. See a demonstration of dogs and handlers dancing together to choreographed music designed to show the training, grace and athletic ability of the dogs.

Saturday, August 18 – 5:00 p.m. – Close – Teacup Agility
Watch these fantastic toy dogs run through an agility course of diminutive equipment. You have seen agility on TV, now come watch these little guys do their times. For more information go to tn-tuckylowriders.org.

Sunday, August 19 - 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Wilson County Sheriff Department

Sunday, August 19 - 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Canine Rehabilitation of Nashville

Sunday, August 19 - 5:00 p.m. - Close - Parade of Show Dogs
You have seen them on television. Now come and meet them, pet them and talk to them and their owners. Learn about the different breeds from the experts. Find out which breed might be best for you and your family. Sponsored by Nashville Kennel Club.

Monday, August 20 – 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Dog Obedience
Contact Kim Bradley to preregister at 403-4699.

Monday, August 20 – 7:00 p.m. – Close - Confirmation Dog Show
Chairman: Hettie Lee Richerson – 615-443-3423
Use information that is now in catalog on Page 53.

Tuesday, August 21 – 6:00 – Close – Paws 4 Health
Paws 4 Health is an organization committed to encouraging pet owners to provide healthy meals and healthy alternatives for their pets. Founder, Vickie Harris, has written a cookbook "Healthy Cooking, Healthy Living for Your Dog" and has been featured on several television networks and provides cooking demonstrations at the Whole Foods Market and other local stores & festivals. PAWS 4 HEALTH - IMPROVING THE LIVES OF OUR PETSONE RECIPE AT A TIME!!

Wednesday, August 22 – 6:00 – Close – National Airport Canine Unit Explosive Detection Dogs
The Nashville International Airport has its own Department of Public Safety on property. One of the divisions within that department is their Police K-9 Unit which consists of four teams, each including an individual Officer and their canine partner. These teams have extensive training in explosive detection under the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration. Each team of canine and handler are educated and certified through the National Canine Explosive Detection Program (NCEDP), located on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The unit's continued daily training is the most important tool in helping to keep the flying public safe. Current odor recognition and canine response behaviour is the key to successful detection during yearly NCEDP evaluations, which ensures confident day to day patrol. These working dogs are trained on many odors and in every part of the airport to include areas such as terminal, aircraft, cargo, baggage, vehicles, open spaces and the public themselves. Presently all the dogs in the unit are German Shepherds, who at the end of the day go home with their human partners...but who are happiest at the beginning of their day, when they are at work helping to deter and detect against the potential threats of terrorism.

Thursday, August 23 – 6:00 – Close – New Leash on Life / DART

Friday, August 24 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – TBA

Friday, August 24 – 7:00 – Close – Linda McGuire - AKC Conformation
A beginner's insight into how to present a Show Dog at AKC Dog Shows.  Live demonstrations of various breeds.

Saturday, August 25 – 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. – For Social Graces Dog Training
For Social Graces  doggies will demonstrate the skills  they have attained in "Manners for Life's Situations" class.  Hear their testimonies and watch them show off!  Chelle Ziegler will talk about her new flexible class training program and  different topics about dog training such as the importance of early socialization and why she says that it is "Training for Dogs AND their People". 

Saturday, August 25 – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Flyball Demonstrations
Dogs relay racing in teams to retrieve balls and return to the starting line. See these high strung athletes joyfully and noisily demonstrating their flyball skill in this fast paced competitive event.

Saturday, August 25 - 5:00 p.m. - Close - Parade of Show Dogs
You have seen them on TV, now come and meet them in person. A large variety of show dogs will be highlighted in a parade followed by an opportunity for the public to meet the dogs and owners. This is a great opportunity to learn about various breeds and find the best dog for your family.