Dogs at Devon? Yes – On the first day of competition at the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, after the horses leave the ring, the dogs will take over and compete in equestrian-like classes.
What A Good Dog Halo Awards
What a Good Dog will be extending their appreciation to the community by presenting the 1st annual “What A Good Dog Halo Awards” to outstanding dogs that have served their owners and the community in exemplary ways. Awards will be presented to dogs that have exemplified superlative service in four classifications:
- Search and Rescue/Uniformed Service K9’s
- Service
- Therapy
- Exemplary Companion Dogs
Click here for information and nominations.
What A Good Dog will lead the “Dog Show at Devon” in classes including Walk, Trot with Me; Jumpers; Tricks; and a Lead Line Costume Parade.
DETAILS
Walk-Trot with Me Class: (Juniors and Adults): Handler dog teams will be asked to move at different paces. The class will include circle lefts, circle rights, about turns, stop and sit, stop and down.
The Juniors Class is for handlers 11 and younger.
Jumpers Class: On leash, dogs will compete in an obstacle course that includes tunnels, cones with distractions such as balls, toys, and treats, and broad/high jumps. The handler can either go over or around the jump while the dog jumps. This will be a timed event with classes divided based on dog height which will determine jump height.
Handler must be 12 or older.
Tricks Class: The number of tricks entries is limited. Entrants will be chosen prior to the show based on a short, no longer than 1 minute video.
The Lead Line Class – Costume Parade: Dress your dog like your favorite part of Devon – a Pony, the Ferris wheel, or a French Fry.
Handlers of all ages welcome – Ribbons for all entrants.
Fun for the whole family!
OTHER INFO:
All dogs must be leashed at all times – classes will all be held on-leash.
Ring attendants and/or judges may excuse a dog for any reason including undue stress.
A crating area will be designated. Please bring your own crate.
For information and entry form
Visit www.whatagooddoginc.com,
www.devonhorseshow.netor call (610) 296-9243
General admission for this night is free after 5 p.m. So mark your calendars and come out to support the dogs at Devon.