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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 to close

Schutzlund Demo - Harpeth Valley.

Saturday, August 18 - 1-5 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 showcase the grace and athletic ability of the dogs.

Saturday, August 18 - 5 to 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.

Sunday, August 19 - 1-5 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 competition event.

Refer to the dog section under Competition, Animals, Dog Show for the 5-6:30 p.m. - Obedience Trials and 7 p.m. - Conformation Dog Show

Monday, August 20 - 6 to close

J&M Shepherds - Obedience Training

Monday, August 15 - 7-9 p.m.

The Wilson County Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) is made up of volunteers with different levels of animal experience. The Team is certified by the State of TN, and all Disaster Response Training is provided. The DART Team responds to animals in disaster situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, overturned trailers on the interstate, man-made or natural disasters. The Team has the ability to respond to animal rescue situations as well. The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency deploys the Wilson Co. DART Team as needed.

Tuesday, August 21 - 6 to close - Vickie Harris - 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 to 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 behavior 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 - 5 to close

New Leash on Life

Friday, August 24 - 5 to close

Demonstrations on CPR for Dogs

Friday, August 19 - 8-Close

The Wilson County Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) is made up of volunteers with difference levels of animal experience. The Team is Certified by the State of Tennessee, and all Disaster Response Training is provided. The DART Team responds to animals in disaster situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, overturned trailers on the interstate, man-made or natural disasters. The Team has the ability to respond to animal rescue situations as well. The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency deploys the Wilson County DART Team as needed.

Saturday, August 25 - 1-5 p.m. - Canine Weight Pulling

A demonstration of strength and resolve by American Staffordshire Terriers. Dogs have historically been bred to pull weight on sleds or in carts or small wagons. These dogs are no exception. A chance to appreciate another of the many talents our dogs have and their desire to please us by using them.

Saturday, August 25 - 5 to 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 thing. Agility is a wonderful sport for you and your canine companion to engage in. Here is an opportunity to find out more about it.