Calling All Dogs! Allerton's Dog Days of Summer
Sunday, August 26, 2007 | Noon–6 PM | Allerton Park | $2 per person
Presented by the Animal Hospital of Monticello and Allerton Park
Don't miss this afternoon full of dog-related fun with University of Illinois's "first lady," Mary White and "first dog," Webster as Grand Marshalls! Fred and Ginger, the Allerton Dogs, can't wait to see you!
HIGHLIGHTS:
» Grand Marshalls, Mary White and Webster White
» Pet Parade
» Pet Idol Talent Contest
» Free Doggy Gift Bags (1st 300 families)
» Exciting Demonstrations and Informative Talks Also:
» Guided Tours with Fred and Ginger, the Allerton Dogs
» Pictures with your Pup
» Canine Caricatures
» Ask-a-Vet
» Raffle with great prizes!
» Children's Area
» Vendor and Information Booths
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! Bayer Animal Health • Beggin' Fur a Brushin' Dog Grooming
Fort Dodge Animal Health • Hills Pet Nutrition • Merial Animal Health
Novartis Animal Health • Willow Branch Kennel
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Ongoing:
- Free Doggy Gift Bags—for the first 300 families! | Event Entrance Areas
- Vendors—visit a variety of vendors and see what kind of neat dog-related products and services they offer | Main Tent
- Canine Caricatures—have your dog sit for a unique caricature drawing by local artist Kristi Tjarks. $5/each | Picnic Grove
- Pictures with your Pup—pose for a picture with your pup, makes a great souvenir! $3.50/each | 2 for $6 (same pose) | Picnic Grove
- Children's Area—face painting, games, coloring pages, and more await children of all ages | Main Tent
- Food—a variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase | Main Tent
- Raffle—take a chance at winning one of the many great prizes donated by our vendors and sponsors! $1/ticket or 6 for $5. All proceeds benefit Allerton's education and volunteer programs. Winners will be announced during the 5 PM Pet Idol Contest. Need not be present to win | Main Tent
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
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12:15 PM
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Welcome and
Pet Parade
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Main Tent
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Join our parade Grand Marshalls, University of Illinois’s “first dog,” Webster and “first lady,” Mary White as all dogs and their owners are welcome to walk around the Allerton grounds to kick off the event.
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| 12:30 PM | Educational Talk: Puppies 101 | Visitor Center Auditorium | Staff from the Champaign County Humane Society will review the basics of bringing Fido home including supplies, training, and more. |
| 12:30 PM | Guided Hike
with Fred and Ginger | Main Tent | Join the Allerton Dogs, Fred and Ginger, along with Allerton staff for a guided tour of the Allerton gardens. |
| 1:00 PM | Demonstration:
Rally Obedience | Meadow | Come watch this exciting team sport for dogs and their handlers. |
| 1:30 PM | Educational Talk:
Basics of Dog Grooming | Visitor Center Auditorium | Joyce Henderson, certified pet stylist, will demonstrate the importance of basic dog grooming. She will teach the fundamentals including checking eyes, ears, and mouth; tooth care; trimming nails; and brushing and grooming the coat. |
| 1:45 PM | Demonstration:
Hunting Dogs | Meadow | Trainer Ron Parsons will exhibit his dogs’ skills while showing the connection between hunter and retriever through hand signals, whistles, and more. |
| 2:30 PM | Demonstration:
Agility | Meadow | Maybe you’ve seen it on Animal Planet, now see dogs display their amazing abilities in person! |
| 2:30 PM | Educational Talk:
Pet First Aid | Visitor Center Auditorium | Veterinarian Tina Wismer will share information on key safety issues for your dog including poison control, first aid, and what to do in an emergency. |
| 2:45 PM | Guided Hike
with Fred and Ginger | Main Tent | Join the Allerton Dogs, Fred and Ginger, along with Allerton staff for a guided tour of the Allerton gardens. |
| 3:00 PM | Demonstration:
Police Dogs | Meadow | Police dogs are used to track down criminals, sniff out illegal materials, search buildings, and do other jobs to assist their human officers. Police K9 Officer Douglas Beckman, Police K9 Roxey, and others will show off these dogs’ amazing abilities and answer questions. |
| 3:15 PM | Educational Talk:
Bite Prevention | Main Tent | Geared towards children aged 4 through 1st grade, participants will learn basic skills to avoid being bitten by dogs—both strays and family pets. |
| 3:30 PM | Educational Talk:
Life Stages | Visitor Center Auditorium | This talk will guide you through the life stages of your dog, so you know what to expect and how to care for each stage. |
| 4:30 PM | Educational Talk:
Love those Pets! | Visitor Center Auditorium | Join Cheryl Weber from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital for a historical look at the special bond between humans and animals. |
| 5:00 PM | Pet Idol Talent Contest | Main Tent | All dogs are welcome to join in the fun by showing off their unique talents. A panel of judges will select the top 3 performances and prizes will be awarded. Up to 20 acts will be registered and performances should last no longer than 2 minutes. |
For more information:
217-244-1035 | 217-762-2721 | allertoninfo@uiuc.edu
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