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  October 2010
Paws in the Park - 2010
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Paws in the Park
 
Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome! 
 
Sunday, October 3rd 2010
11:00am - 4:00pm
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center Campus
(east of 183A toll road and 1431 - behind Target)  


11am - 1pm  Aviator's - Kid Rock Band

11:30am    Dog Costume Contest and Parade ($10, includes t-shirt)  Costumes NOT required to participate in the parade.  Registration opens at 11 AM. 
Prizes awarded for Most Original, Scariest, Prettiest and Best Owner/Dog Theme. 

1:00pm      Austin Dogs Got Talent Contest ($10, includes t-shirt) 
Prizes awarded for Most Original, Most Difficult, Funniest and Best Owner/Dog Theme.
 
1:30 - 3:00pm  Headling Band - The Kopy Kats  

Kopy Kats Logo12:00 - 4:00pm   FREE
"Pawsport" Adventure for Kids  - Collect Stickers at Booths and Win a Prize
Demonstrations - K9 Police, Travis Country Search and Rescue, Dachshund Races, Agility with Hearts & Paws, Austin Dog Alliance Trainers
Games for Kids and Dogs
Story Time, Crafts, Food and More Food
Moon Walk, Face Painting, Carnival Games, Dog Wash 
Meet Dogs Available for Adoption


Be sure to stop and Thank our TOP SPONSORS

tomlinsonsCedar Park Regional Medical Center Logo  Emergency Vet logo

Emergency Pet CarePremier Animal Hospital 

Premier Resort and Spa
 

 

 

Vendor Booths with Representatives to Help You:
 
 
Austin Boxer Rescue
Austin Humane Society
Austin Regional Clinic
Austin Vet Care
Autism Society of Greater Austin
Bentley's Biscuits & Bones
Canine Academy Training Center
Capital Area Veterinary Specialists
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue
Colibri Cuisine
Crossing Animal Clinic
Dogadillo
Doggy Day Out Kennel & Daycare
Evangers Dog Food
Front Door Pet Store
Greening Law Firm
Happy Tails Pet Resort
Heart of Texas Lab Rescue
Helping Hands Basset Rescue
Hey Cupcake
Hill Country Kettle Korn
Hot Mama's Caf�
Invisible Fence
Jami Osterlund-PartyLite
Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions
Mud Puppies
Natura Pet Products
Nature's Logic
Pet Allergy Laboratory, Inc.
Pets America
Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry
Short Bus Subs
Southern Lights Team-Scentsy
Texas Alaskan Malamute Rescue
Texas German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner Rescue of Texas
Woofstock at Waterloo


Outdoor signs by www.Buildasign.com    Pawsport prizes by www.DogBreedStore.com    A Costume contest prize by www.OliveGreenDog.com  Volunteer lunch by Chipotle Grill on Lakeline
Upcoming Training Classes - see website for dates and times 
 

trainingAnnouncing K9 Kids Club - Grades 4 - 6.  This popular program starts on Tuesday evening, October 19th.  K9 Kids Club is designed for children  who love dogs. Each week we will explore different dog related topics with speakers who are experts in their field. Kids learn all about dogs through activities, demonstrations, projects and games!    Read more K9 Kids Club details here.  

Dog Manners I  - The focus of this course is teaching your dog to be calm and well behaved both inside and outside the home. We emphasize bonding with your dog and using positive rewards (treats, praise, petting, toys) as incentive to learn new skills. Students are also taught how to interpret their dog's body language to better understand how to approach new situations. We will cover basic dog manners and teach you and your canine buddy basic skills such as leash walking, sit, down, come, leave it, people greetings and stay.  The entire family is welcome.    
 
Pet Therapy Seminar -  Bring your well trained and friendly dog to the seminar for a mini-assessment of your readiness to begin volunteering as a team.  Seminar will be held Saturday, October 9th at 1:30 - 4. 
 
Therapy 6 week Class - This class will prepare you for volunteering in a variety of pet therapy environments with your dog. This class is unique in that we are not just going to refine your dog's obedience skills, but we are also going to help you and your dog become a team and feel confident in a variety of challenging situations.
 
Puppy Manners I (7 weeks - 15 weeks) -  Socialize your puppy and train him to have manners at home and in the community that will make you proud.

Tricks, Tricks and More Tricks - Learn dozens of new tricks to impress your friends. Training and having fun are great for bonding with your dog. 
 
Dog Manners II
- You've laid the groundwork. Now it is time to crank it up a notch. Learn new, fun ways to practice your basics and make them reliable. We will add distractions, distance and duration to "sit", "stay", "down" and "come" in fun ways that you and your dog will enjoy. Loose leash walking skills will be honed."Go To Bed" and ringing a bell to go outside will be added and just to keep things interesting, we will be adding more tricks to your repertoire!  A fun class that the whole family will enjoy. 

Barking and Growling Dog Class- Does your bark or growl at other dogs while out for a walk. These dogs are often called reactive. Learn what's triggering your dog's response and how to control it. Learn about leadership, getting your dog's attention with distractions and improving your basic skills such as leash walking and stay when out in public.
 
Secrets to Leash Walking- Learn how to keep your dog focused on you when passing distractions such as strollers, joggers, bikers, and other families
walking their dog. Learn how to master the use of a hands free leash so that you can walk fast or jog to get exercise while walking your dog. Learn which
equipment choices make leash walking easier. Discover how to motivate your dog if treats are not enough. Learn to ENJOY walking your dog.
 
All of our training classes meet inside at 12129 RR 620 N in NorthWest Austin.  (HWY 183 and RR 620 area) Unless otherwise noted, classes are 6 weeks in length for one hour each class.  For more information and to register, please see our website at AustinDogAlliance.org or call the Training Center at 335-7100.
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Austin Dog Alliance
is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, with the mission of making dogs an integral part of our community through the use of positive, science-based training methods and the human-canine bond. This special bond improves the lives of families and benefits the community through hospital and nursing home visits, reading dog programs, and educational programs that enhance the self-esteem of our children.
 
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 Executive Director
 
Romp N Run Ranch

 Pet Therapy and Paws for Alert Director

Trainer/Volunteer Coordinator

Lauren Conrad
Dogadillo

Dr. Susan Culp, DVM
Hiway 620
Animal Hospital

Dr. Allen Codding, DVM
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Animal Clinic

David Manzer
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The Sage Closer

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