Calling all dog lovers and those who love to learn about and be around dogs. All are welcome at this weekend’s Rover Roundup at the Mad River Valley Dog Park in Warren. Folks are invited to witness all the doggie fun, get smooches, see the demonstrations and more. The first annual Mad River Valley Dog Park Rover Roundup will be on October 4, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. (A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, also from 11 to 4). The event will make for a fun detour on a fall foliage tour around the area, said spokesperson Eve Silverman.
Want to show off a dog’s Halloween costume or funny tricks? Bring those canine friends and enter some of the fun contests throughout the day. Rover Roundup promises fun for the whole family, including music, food, and a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream truck (with dog desserts). Throughout the day there will be demonstrations on topics such as brushing techniques, agility, tricks training, and professional Frisbee dog skills. Features at the event will include a problem-solving booth with a dog behaviorist, a grooming booth, a kissing booth, a dog fortune teller, and more. There will be crafts and face painting too.
There will also be contests throughout the day, open to everyone to enter, kicked off with a Costume Parade! Other contests include “What’s Your Rescue Story,” “Not So Stupid Pet Tricks,” “Musical Sit,” “Catch Contest,” and “Dog of the Roundup.” The winner will be featured on the upcoming Dogs of the Mad River Valley Dog Park calendar,” Silverman said.
All dogs must be leashed, and there will be a free play zone available for off-leash play during the event.
Following is the schedule of events:
- 11 Gates open.
- 11:30 Costume Parade and judging.
- Noon-2 Live Music.
- 12:30 Demonstration: Agility.
- 1 Demonstration: Frisbee Dog Skills.
- 1:30 Contest: Musical Sit.
- 2 Demonstration: Brushing Techniques.
- 2:15 Contest: Catch (Frisbee or Ball).
- 2:45 Demonstration: Tricks Training.
- 3 Contest: Not So Stupid Pet Tricks.
- 3:15 What's Your Rescue Story?
- 3:45 Announce Winner of the "Dog of the Roundup."
There is a suggested donation of $10/per person or $20/family for entry to the event. Contest entries will be $5. Some of the featured services will request an additional donation. All proceeds go to the Mad River Valley Dog Park operating fund to ensure that the park can remain free and open to the public throughout the year.
The Mad River Valley Dog Park is on School Road in Warren, by the Brooks Field recreation area.
For more details check the dog park’s website at www.mrvdogpark.com, or email at
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