dogs each day and these dogs will be owned and handled by folks who know a lot about that breed, and who love to share their knowledge.These are truly “dog lovers” who come from every walk of life, and most dedicate their lives to their dogs.
Things You Should Know: • Children are welcome but must be under direct supervision of an adult. • Always ask before patting any dog. • There will be vendors with great dog items, and people food including barbeque and lemon aid for sale. • There is a $3 parking fee per car; $5 for a two day pass. • A complete judging schedule (which breeds will show when) will be posted on the PKC blog the week of the shows. (www.ThePaducahKennelClub.blogspot.com) • Dogs will come from neighboring states and from as far as Minnesota to Florida, California to New York. • Only dogs entered in the show are allowed on the grounds, for the safety of all dogs. • You can clap, whoop and holler for your favorite dog! • According to the American Kennel Club’s most recent statistics, a show of this size infuses approximately $100,000 into the local economy; the folks showing their dogs spend an average of $350 per weekend in gas, accommodations, meals, entries, and local shopping.
So, that’s the Dog Show.. Dog Agility at the P lex! The next weekend, June 17 – 19, you can watch the amazing sport of Dog Agility at the SportsPlex on Route 60, west of the Kentucky Oaks Mall. Virtually every healthy dog can do Agility, from the tiniest Chihuahua to the biggest Great Dane. You’ll see them all, including the mixed breeds, at this great event. Agility is the crazy, fun, fast, sport you see on TV, where the dogs follow their handlers cues to run a course of jumps and tunnels, teeter-totters and weave poles, through hoops and over A-frames. The fastest time with a clean round wins, but knock down one bar and its instant elimination! The SportsPlex is a perfect venue for the Agility trial.There is plenty of parking, and it is air-conditioned and out of the 20 • June2011 www.paducahparenting.com