June 13 & 14, 2009
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Buckeye DockDogs Demonstration
Working Dog Weekend at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

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Photos by Steve Bacon

8800 Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 256-2122/(800) 366-3276
www.lakemetroparks.com

Jumping, flying, splashing pooches will take over the Lake Metroparks Farmpark pond when members of Buckeye DockDogs demonstrate dock jumping during Working Dog Weekend, June 13 and 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dog/handler teams will exhibit their different techniques for success in Big Air, the long jump equivalent for canine athletes in DockDog® competitions. Those new to the sport can get tips from club members, and learn the benefits of joining Buckeye DockDogs, the Ohio chapter of the international organization DockDogs.

Event information
Working Dog Weekend showcases how man’s (and woman’s!) best friend works alongside people in jobs including law enforcement, hunting, therapy, and daily living. Watch versatile, hard-working canine companions, including retrievers, Border Collies, and hounds perform demonstrations on search and rescue, police work, herding, agility and obedience.

Admission

• Ages 2 - 11, $4
• Ages 60+, $5
• Ages 12 - 59, $6
• Children younger than 2, Free
• Farmpark members, Free

Presentations:

• American Temperament Testing Society test pre-registered dogs each day, watch and discover which breeds score highest.
• Buckeye Dock Dogs return to demonstrate the meaning of Big Air.
• Buckeye Retrievers & Carronade Retrievers demonstrate their field and hunt skills.
• Hampton Hills Newfoundlands perform water rescue.
• 4-H Drill team performance
• Horse and hound relay
• Parade of breeds
• Cart pulling dogs
• Rescue groups
• Service dogs
• Kids’ activities
• Vendors

Demonstrations:

• Police K-9 units - Suspect apprehension
• Farmpark's Border Collie sheep herding
• Horse & Hound
• Obedience
• Sled dogs
• Fly ball
• Agility
  
  Directions to Lake Metroparks Farmpark
  Take I-90 to the Rt. 306 exit. Head south on Route 306 five miles to Chardon Road (Route 6), turn left on Route 6, and head east one mile. Entrance to Farmpark is on the right.
  
  Due to the nature of this event and facility, do not bring your pets.