Event Schedule
Here is the schedule of this year’s activities we have prepared for you and your dog
Click this link to download and print the most updated Dog Day on the Green Schedule of Activities
and remember that the schedule is subject to change.
Updated 8/28/10
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MAIN STAGE |
EDUCATION TENT |
AGILITY |
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9:30am–10:00am |
The American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM is a walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. |
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10:00am–10:30am |
Opening Ceremony Dog Day on the Green 2010 officially begins with our Master of Ceremony, Steve Dale, and some very special adoptable friends! |
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10:30am–11:00am |
DOGA Certified yoga teacher, Nicole Sopko, and her best friend, Maizy, lead an extra special class for you and your best friend! |
Traveling With Your Pet Members of Camp Dogwood will teach you about traveling with your pet to strengthen the bond between human and animal while having lots of fun. |
Hawk City K9 Enjoy demonstrations of dog agility for you and your dogs! |
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11:00am–11:30am |
John Garcia – “Dog Town” John will join us to talk about the critically acclaimed TV show “Dog Town” and his work at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. |
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Did you enjoy the demonstration you just saw? Hawk City K9 trainers will work with your dog on the agility course. Don’t miss out on this great, FREE opportunity today! |
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11:30am–12:00pm |
Doggie Fashion Show Barker & Meowsky presents the latest and greatest in doggie apparel. Do you love to dress your dog? Then this fashion show is something you don’t want to miss! |
Ask a Trainer Do you have burning questions that you’d love to ask a trainer? Our very own experts, John Garcia, Janice Triptow and Safe Humane Chicago Youth Leaders, will be on hand to answer! |
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12:00pm–12:30pm |
Canine City Survival Coral Reef & Ken Henry will perform using Ken’s holistic approach to obedience training. They will then answer any canine questions you might have. |
P.A.W.S. Chicago Susan Robinson will teach you how to pick the dog that is right for you! |
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12:30pm–1:00pm |
Dynamic Dog, Inc. Enjoy a dog obedience training session with Dalmatian Bruno! |
Dog Safety for Kids Safe Human Chicago Youth will present some interactive sessions for children on how to safely approach dogs. |
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1:00pm–1:30pm |
Dog Day on the Green – LIVE! Skip Haynes is a HUGE animal lover, and has written several tunes supporting pet adoption. Skip will perform our very own song as well as a few other hits for you and your canine friend! |
For Your Canine, Inc. Ever wonder what is appropriate dog play or how to read your dog’s body language? Nancy and Sue will help you understand what your dog is trying to tell you! |
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1:30pm–2:00pm |
Dog Day Owner Look-a-like Do you get told your dog looks just like you … a lot? We’ll be the judges of that! Silly Pet Tricks Does your dog do an “out-of-this-world” silly trick that you are dying for everyone to see? Now’s your chance! |
Ask the Vet Do you know what routine care is needed for your dog? Do you know what vaccines are needed and how often? Join our vet as she offers some tips on keeping your dog’s health in check. She’ll also be on hand to answer your questions about how to help keep your friend healthy! |
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2:00pm–2:30pm |
Dog Day Costume Does your dog love to dress up and blow everyone’s mind? This will be an on-site contest where judges will pre-select contestants to participate. Be part of the fun…the audience will hand pick the winner through the loudest applause! |
Safe Humane Chicago Youth Leaders – Learn how members train their dogs and how these simple techniques can make obedience training easier! |
Hawk City K9 Enjoy demonstrations of dog agility for you and your dogs! |
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2:30pm–3:00pm |
RAFFLE DRAWING |
Dog Bites Prevention 101 This fun and educational tutorial from K9 P.R. will teach all participants important skills for prevention and treatment of dog bites. |
Did you enjoy the demonstration you just saw? Hawk City K9 trainers will work with your dog on the agility course. Don’t miss out on this great, FREE opportunity today! |
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3:00pm–3:30pm |
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