PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS - 2010

American Kennel Club All-Breed Agility Trial - Hosted by Oriole Dog Training Club Dog Agility is one of the fastest growing sports in the country where after many months, even years, of practice, dogs and handlers test their abilities. Dog agility is a full speed run through a course where the dog has to perform accurately and safely on A-Frames, Dog Walks, See-Saws and a wide variety of jumps and tunnels. American Kennel Club (AKC) trials are open to recognized AKC breeds. There are three levels of competition: Novice - for dogs and/or handlers beginning their agility trial careers; Open - an "intermediate" level; and Excellent, for the most experienced dogs. Agility will run all three days at the World of Pets Expo.

The Boogie Woogie BowWows' musical variety shows have entertained sell-out crowds at theaters throughout the U.S., including the historical National Theatre. They have prepared a presentation especially for the World of Pets Expo that will feature excerpts from their theater performances, including their award winning Salute to Broadway. The BowWows will appear at 11 am Saturday and Sunday only in the North Hall Stage.

Chesapeake Search and Rescue Dog Association, Inc. - Chesapeake Search and Rescue Dog Association (CHESARDA) is dedicated to ensuring that a 24 hour, 7 day per week, professionally trained, all-volunteer K9 Search Team is available to law enforcement, fire services, natural resource authorities, and emergency management agencies within the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Classic K-9’s - Produced by the North American Dog Racing Association (N.A.D.R.A.) and comprised of an international organization of dog trainers. The Classic K-9's will astonish and delight you as they entertain with a series of "Olympic" styled events such as Grand Prix Racing, Musical Mats, Barrel Racing, Relay Racing, World Record Canine High Jumping and much, much more!  Every show is different. Don't miss the fun all day long! The Classic K-9's will be performing several times per day during the Expo. This International Classic K-9 Team's performances will put smiles on faces of all ages.

Extreme Reptiles Exhibit is a collection of live, rare and exotic reptiles from around the world!  All the reptiles are housed in enclosures constructed of solid wood with 1/4" tempered viewing glass with key locks.  Completely safe and enjoyable, all enclosures have an informational card thorough enough for adults to learn lots of new facts about each animal, yet simple enough for children of all ages to understand. It's a zoo on wheels!  

Johnny Peers, Muttville Comix – Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Johnny Peers learned the ropes of traveling show business at an early age while working for his father who was a concessionaire on Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. His skills as a natural comedian led him to Clown Alley where he met and grew to respect Lou Jacobs, one of the greatest American circus clowns. Some of Jacobs’ most memorable clown routines were performed with dogs, prompting Johnny to develop his own comedy routines with dogs. Most of his dogs are rescued from shelters, justifying his motto "Any dog can be a good dog". He is living proof that all animals thrive on love and affection. Johnny has traveled extensively throughout North and South America and Europe performing with leading circuses and in variety and music halls. He was named the Animal Planet Pet Star Champion in 2003.

Parade of Breeds - Watch, listen and learn as AKC, All-American and Rare Breeds are escorted through the arena. These narrated parades, presented by "groups" will highlight the various aspects of each breed. Participate in the parade of breeds with your canine!    For more information email Don Peacock - donpeacock@verizon.net

Wild World of Animals was voted ‘one of the top 5 edu-tainment shows in the world for 2006.  Presented by Grant L. Kemmerer III, this show will thrill the entire family. Wild World of Animals has over eighty animals including : big cats, wolves, other large carnivores, primates, birds of prey, parrots, venomous and non-venomous snakes, crocodilians and other various reptiles, small mammals and  amphibians.  Which animal will Grant bring to the World of Pets Expo?  Come and See!