Demonstrations and Events
Meet and See Rick Caran and "TEAM JILLI DOG" -
Trick Shows and Training Tips!- the 5lb This is Rick's seventh year as a featured act for the Long Island Pet Expo and now the Pet Expo in the Park. Originally, it was Rick and the amazing little rescue Yorkie, Jilli Dog, known as "The World's Only Poker Playing Dog." In the last few years, the act has grown to include, Spidey Chihuahua (current "Mr. NYC Chihuahua King") and Ruby Dog, their new little Yorkie sister, who has been wowing crowds in the US and Europe for over a year, doing all the signature Jilli Dog tricks, including POKER, with great enthusiasm and puppy-like cuteness! Ruby was a gift to Rick, from YTNR (Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue), and the wonderful breeder Patti Hood, of Nashville, for their years of representing and performing for animal rescue causes. Jilli, their sweet senior of 14 yrs, is semi-retired, but still makes appearances and sometimes thrills the audiences with some of her tricks!
They have appeared on Animal Planet, Disney TV, Regis and Kelly, Rachael Ray, and more! They have done tours in the US, Italy, San Marino and Sweden! Come and see them!!!
Agility and Obedience Demonstrations by Doggie U K9 Academy There will also be Agility Run Throughs for the public where you can try the agility course with your dog!
Dancing with your Dog
Diana Frohman and her Golden Retrievers will do Dancing with your Dog demonstrations. Freestyle is the sport of dancing with your dog. It is a wonderful display of communication and relationship between dog and handler, set to music. "Freestyle is Obedience with Attitude"!! Freestyle is highly entertaining and it is obvious that both dogs and handlers are having a great time. Freestyle is open to all breeds of dogs, including mixed breeds. There is a class for everyone, from juniors to senior citizens.
Canine Fashion Show and Parade- Calling all Dogs to the Corkys International Haute Fashion Show and Pooch Parade on Saturday at 2pm. bring your canine- mixed breeds and purebred are all welcome to enter and have a howling good time!
Click here for details on how to participate.
Parade of Breeds - calling all purebred breed dogs! Participate with your dog in the Parade of Breeds to be held on Sunday Sept 18th at 2pm in the Dog Ring. Open to purebred dogs 6 months of age and up.
Pets must be healthy, free from parasites and have all necessary shots.
Click here for details on how to participate.
Disc Dog (Frisbee) Demonstrations - Learn about the sport of the frisbee with your dog. Dan Huebner from the Mid Atlantic Disc Dogs Club will show you some fun ways to work with your dog and demonstrate with his dog.
Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog Testing will be offered Sat 1-4 and
Sun 12-3
All breeds and mixed breeds are welcome. For the Canine Good Citizen Test basic manners and obedience skills will be tested on dogs who are friendly and not aggressive. Dogs must be clean and in good health and at least 6 months of age. Please bring a small brush to be used on our dog during the testing. If your dog passes, you will be given a form to mail to the American Kennel Club who will then send you a gold sealed certificate. Required proof of up to date rabies shots and dog licenses are necessary to participate in the Therapy Dog Testing.
Take a walk on the wild side with Jungle Bob as he brings the wonders of nature to life with live animal shows. Some of the world’s strangest and least understood creatures will be introduced including: Snakes, Lizards, Turtles, Crocodilians, Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, Trantulas and more!
Green Meadows Farm Petting Zoo - Kids will have a great time in this unique petting zoo! All animals will be displayed in colorful petting boxes for the visitors to safely pet and touch. Animals include: Frogs, bugs, toads, lizards, bunnies, guinea-pigs, giant tortoises, pot bellied pig, miniature goats, hedgehogs and chinchillas. Not only will you be able to pet all animals, you will also have the opportunity to purchase animal food to feed them. Friendly farm assistants will be available to assist in the petting of animals and to learn about Stickers the tree frog, Tickles the Hedgehog and more.
