Activities

Abrams & Weakley Parade: March in the Abrams & Weakley Parade! The parade is held at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. You and your dog could win a prize! Prize categories include best prancer, biggest ears, most drool, happiest, longest tail, shortest fur, and more. It’s free to enter.
Biscuit Bite-Off: Make your dog’s favorite treats and enter them in the Great Biscuit Bite-Off! Service dogs will judge the competition and decide which home-made treat is the tastiest! It’s free to enter. Learn more about entering the Biscuit Bite-Off.
Cutest Dog Contest: Do you think your dog is the cutest dog in Central PA? Enter the Central PA’s Cutest Dog Contest to find out! It’s free to enter.
Demonstration by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: Did you know that dogs can detect bombs and other explosives? The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will be bringing an explosive detection dog to demonstrate how these dogs perform their job and keep people safe.
Dog Carting: Have you ever wondered whether your dog could pull a cart? At PawsAbilities, you’ll have the chance to find out! Club Fido Daycare and Dog Sports Training Center will demonstrate dog carting, and then for a donation, your dog will have the chance to try on a carting harness and pull a cart!
Dog Olympics: Is your dog an Olympian? Find out in the Dog Olympic Games! There are over 20 games to choose from. Each Olympic Game costs $1, or you can buy a bandana for $15 and play as many games as you’d like on Saturday and Sunday!
Doga: Find a state of zen with doga! After watched a demonstration of doga (yoga for dogs) on the PawsAbilities stage, you and your dog will have the opportunity to try doga! This is a great way for you and your dog to relax.
Flyball Dogs Anonymous: As soon as you get near the Flyball ring, you’ll be able to feel the excitement! Watch the relay of four dogs soar over the jumps, catch a tennis ball and race back to the finish line. These dogs are fast – Flyball Dogs Anonymous’s fastest team ran the course in 17.41 seconds! Learn more about Flyball Dogs Anonymous.
In the Dogs House: Learn dog training in your own home! In the Dogs House provides dog training in the dog’s own home, but they’ll be at PawsAbilities to give a demonstration on dog behaviors. Learn more about In the Dogs House.
K-9 Loki, Accelerant Detection Dog: Back by popular demand, Accelerant Detection Dog K-9 Loki and her handler, Detective Dennis Woodring, give a presentation about what accelerant detection dogs do. After hearing about some of the jobs K-9 Loki has helped with, you’ll be able to see her in action!
Kids’ Corner: A place just for kids where they can play games, make crafts and interact with service dogs!
Learn to Teach Your Dog Tricks: Do you wish your dog could do more than sit? New this year, Bridget of Bow Wow Grooming will teach a free class on how to teach your dog tricks. She will also do a freestyle routine.
Northern Piedmont Retriever Club: Check out the Northern Piedmont Retriever Club at PawsAbilities to see a demonstration of the skills of working retrievers! They will be at PawsAbilities on Saturday only. Learn more about the Northern Piedmont Retriever Club.
Pennsylvania State Police: We’re sure you know that dogs have been trained to work with the state police. But what exactly do these dogs do? The Pennsylvania State Police will give a presentation on police K-9s and what they do.
Pet First Aid with the American Red Cross: Do you know what to do if your pet gets hurt and needs immediate assistance? The American Red Cross is coming to the stage at PawsAbilities to talk with you about pet first aid and caring for your dog. You don’t want to miss it!
The Seeing Eye: The Seeing Eye raises and trains guide dogs to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired. New this year, on Saturday and Sunday, they’ll give a presentation about guide dogs. Learn more about The Seeing Eye.
Smart Dog University Owner Laurie Luck and her Puppy Charm School: New this year, Laurie Luck, a Karen Pryor-trained instructor, will hold a free class on training your puppy. You’ll learn how to teach your dog good manners, how to deal with common puppy issues, and maybe even some clicker training! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from an expert! Learn more about Laurie Luck and her Puppy Charm School.
SSD Demos and Clicker Class: Have you ever wondered what service dogs do and how they’re trained to do it? Susquehanna Service Dogs will give a presentation on service dogs and show you the basics of clicker training, the positive training technique SSD uses to train dogs to open doors, turn on light switches and other service dog skills.
Steppin’ Woofs and the Wag Time Band: These dogs have rhythm! These multi-talented dogs will delight you with their dance moves and then serenade you on their musical instruments. They’ll be at PawsAbilities on Saturday only, so be sure to mark your calendars. Learn more about the Steppin’ Woofs and Wag Time Band.
Summit Search & Rescue: Learn how bloodhounds follow scents, and then watch one of them in action! Learn more about Summit Search & Rescue.

2012 Stage Schedule

Saturday, March 10

10:00	PA State Police
10:30	SSD Demonstration
11:00	DOGA
11:30	Summit Search and Rescue
12:00	Central PA's Cutest Dog Contest
1:00	The Seeing Eye
1:30	Smart Dog University
2:00	K-9 Loki, accelerant detection dog
2:30	In the Dogs House: Dog and Cat Training and Problem Solving in Your Home
3:15	Abrams & Weakley Parade
3:30	American Red Cross
3:45	Abrams & Weakley Parade Awards

Sunday, March 11

10:00	PA State Police
10:30	SSD Demonstration
11:00	DOGA
11:30	Great Biscuit Bite Off Semi Finals
12:00	Central PA's Cutest Dog Contest
1:00	The Seeing Eye
1:30	In the Dogs House: Dog and Cat Training and Problem Solving in Your Home
2:00	K-9 Loki, accelerant detection dog
2:30	Great Biscuit Bite Off Finals
3:15	Abrams & Weakley Parade
3:30	American Red Cross
3:45	Abrams & Weakley Parade Awards and Biscuit Bite Off Awards