The 2011 Avalon Park Doglympics has expanded its program of Contests and Races. The event consists of a vast array of Novelty Classes and Races designed to give everyone in the family, including mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, kids, and family pet an opportunity to shine and win an award.Event Schedule for Saturday November 5, 2011
Companion Dog Novelty Events
• 9:00 a.m. Fastest Recall: Two teams of 4 dogs paired up to race against each other, with the winning team advancing to the next round. Handlers walk across the field, approximately 10 yards away while their dogs are instructed to Sit and Stay at the start line. The command to go is given and the first dog across the finish line wins. If the dog needs assistance to stay, the handler can hold the dog at the start line. Any team that has three false starts will be disqualified.
• 9:20 a.m. Longest Stay: For well-trained dogs, this event is a breeze! Handlers command the dogs staying either a Sit or Sit/Down position. Winner is the dog that stays in the position the longest.
• 9:40 a.m. Filla Fuller Brush Shedding: Handlers work with partners; handlers have one minute to brush their dogs and fill a bag with the hair. One handler brushes the dog, removes hair from brush and passes hair to second handler who then takes hair and places it in a plastic bag. The team who collects the most hair in allotted time wins. (Note: handlers use their own grooming tools, no Furminators! Plastic bags will be provided by event.
• 10:00 a.m. 6 Legged Egg & Spoon Race: Handler holds an egg on a spoon in his/her mouth while running together with his/her dog for a distance of 50 meters. Winner is first team to make it to the finish line without dropping spoon and/or egg.
• 10:20 a.m. Potato Sack Race: Dog is placed at the Start/Finish Line while Handler, standing in a potato sack, is 50 meters across the field. At Go, the dog races across the field to Handler. Handler then has to jump back to Start/Finish Line in the sack. First one across the line wins.
• 10:50 a.m. Luciano Pavarotti Sing Off: What more is there to say? Handlers can use any non-physical means to get their dogs to sing! Winner is based on popular vote.
• 11:10 a.m. Musical Chairs: Does your Dog have rhythm? This is musical chairs, but for your dog! When the music starts, Handlers and their Dogs on leashes, walk in a circle. When the music stops, Handlers command their dogs to sit. Last dog to sit is out. This will continue until 3 dogs remain. Final 3 will compete for medals.
• 11:30 a.m. Babe Ruth Obedience Baseball: Batter Up! Handler and Dog stand at Home Plate. When the Judge says “Go” Dog and Handler move to 1st Base. Handler commands dog to sit. As soon as the dog sits, the handler and dog move to 2nd Base. Handler gives dog a different command like Lay. As soon as the dog performs this command, the pair moves to 3rd Base. Handler gives dog a different command like, Sit/Stay. Handler then proceeds to Home Plate with back to dog. As soon as Handler reaches Home Plate, the Release Command is given to the dog. If the dog moves from 3rd Base prior to Handler reaching Home Plate or before given the Release command, the pair returns to 3rd Base to repeat the command again. Best 3 times win.
• 11:50 a.m. Hot Dog Dunk: Handlers place Dogs in front of Tub which contains chunks of hot dogs. The first Dog to eat designated number of chunks wins. Small and Medium Dogs need to eat 3 chunks of hot dogs while Large Dogs need to eat 5 chunks. As soon as the dog finishes, handler stands up and raises hand. Handlers cannot feed hot dog pieces to dogs and will be disqualified if they do. First 3 dogs to finish win.
• 12:40 p.m. Toilet Paper Wrap: Handlers place Dogs in front of Tub which contains chunks of hot dogs. The first Dog to eat designated number of chunks wins. Small and Medium Dogs need to eat 3 chunks of hot dogs while Large Dogs need to eat 5 chunks. As soon as the dog finishes, handler stands up and raises hand. Handlers cannot feed hot dog pieces to dogs and will be disqualified if they do. First 3 dogs to finish win.
• 1:00 p.m. Rip Van Winkle Sleep Off: Handlers command Dogs to lie down. The dog who lies down the longest without moving (up to 60 seconds) wins; but there’s a catch! The dogs cannot have heads flopping; tails wagging; or ears wiggling. Handlers can pet, stroke, and coo to their dogs during the competition. The Winner is the dog who “sleeps” the longest.
• 1:20 p.m. Agility: Handlers and their dogs follow a course consisting of going up a ramp; across a balance beam; down a ramp; jump on a teeter-totter; slalom; and finally both go through a hoop tunnel together. Best time wins.
• 1:40 p.m. What? No Ducks!!: Handlers throw balls to designated spots for their dogs to retrieve. Each handler throws a total of three (3) balls. Best time wins.
• 2:30 p.m. Frisbee Throw: Handlers throw Frisbees into the field for their dogs to catch. Winner is Handler/Dog duo that has the farthest Frisbee thrown and caught.
• 2:50 p.m. Doggie Dash: Pairs of dogs race against each other. Handlers hold their Dogs at the Start Line with partner handler at the Finish Line. First Handlers hold dog sand releases them as soon as the Judge says, “Ready, Set, Go!” First dog to cross the finish line to other handle and sits wins. Winner advances to the next round. Dogs will be disqualified if they leave their racing lane. This event will continue until only two dogs are left. The final two will run one more race to determine the ultimate winner.
• 3:10 p.m. Waggiest Tail: Handlers and Dogs compete to see whose dog has the happiest, waggiest tail!
• 3:30 p.m. Most Like Owner: Which Dog resembles his/her Handler the most? Best pair of look-a-likes wins.
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Event Schedule for Sunday November 6, 2011
Companion Dog Races
• 9:00-10:00 a.m. Italian Greyhound Races
• 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dachshund Races
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jack Russell Terrier Races
• 2:00-3:00 p.m. Yorkshire Terrier Races
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