Timonium, MD

Jan 23-25, 2026

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Maryland Expo

Schedule of Events – 2026

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FRIDAY – January 23
Main Arena
2:30 pm National Anthem / Dock Dogs Ongoing Big Air 1
3:30 pm Dock Dogs Big Air 2
5:30 pm Dock Dogs Extreme Vertical  1
North Hall Clinician Demo Arena
4:00 pm Maryland Sporting Dog Association and Conestoga Vizsla Club:  Lisa Lipton, Summit Pointers & Board Member – Demonstration of Basic Obedience, Fetch, Dog Show Skills and Sporting Dog Q&A
5:00 pm Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
The funniest dog act on the planet
6:00 pm Maryland Sporting Dog Association and Conestoga Vizsla Club:  Lisa Lipton, Summit Pointers & Board Member – Demonstration of Basic Obedience, Fetch, Dog Show Skills and Sporting Dog Q&A
 
Seminar Hall
5:00 pm Reptile Show & Tell:  Wolfe’s Exotic Encounters  – Get up close, hands on education about a wide variety of reptiles. Discuss the importance of reptiles to our ecosystem, dispel myths, help create positive experiences with first-hand interaction and more
 
SATURDAY – January 24
Main Arena
10:30 am National Anthem / Dock Dogs Ongoing Big Air 3
11:00 am Dock Dogs Big Air 4
1:00 pm Dock Dogs Big Air 5
3:00 pm Dock Dogs Big Air 6
5:30 pm Dock Dogs Extreme Vertical  2
North Hall Clinician Demo Arena
11:00 am Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
The funniest dog act on the planet
12:00 pm 100.7   The Bay’s ‘Top Pet’ – Compete in Animals Got Talent and Pet Costume contest.  Categories include:  Animals Got Talent, Pet & owner Looka-Alike, Cutest, Most Original, Smallest, Largest and more.  Open to all pets of all kinds. Check-in begins at 11 am, contest starts at noon. Pawsome Prizes too! Email Donna Jean with any questions and to find out more – djrumbley@thebayonline.com or Click Here
2:00 pm K9 Koncepts  – Obedience training to behavior modification, advanced off leash & protection dog services
3:00 pm Aim High Canines – High flying stunt dogs
4:00 pm Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
The funniest dog act on the planet
5:00 pm Aim High Canines – High flying stunt dogs
   
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Seminar Hall
11:00 am Reptile Show & Tell:  Wolfe’s Exotic Encounters  – Get up close, hands on education about a wide variety of reptiles. Discuss the importance of reptiles to our ecosystem, dispel myths, help create positive experiences with first-hand interaction and more.
12:00 pm Stop Parrot Biting Once and for All:  Melanie Canatella – B.S., CPBT-KA, CPDT-KA, Certified Fear Free Trainer – Getting bit by your parrot is NOT a part of caring for parrots, despite the old wives tale that tells you otherwise. It is not normalized for a dog to bite, a cat to bite, or a horse to kick their caretaker, so why is the standard for parrots any different? Parrots bite their caretakers for reasons. Once you understand the reason behind the bite you will start to see a decrease in biting behaviors. Join Melanie Canatella, owner of Fluff and Feathers Training, to learn how you can identify why a bird is biting and how to stop it once and for all!
1:00 pm Ask the Trainer: An Interactive Experience! : Michael J Soler, Master Dog Trainer/ Behaviorist of Blue Line K-9 – Dive into the world of dog training with Michael J Soler, a renowned expert in canine behavior. This interactive seminar is your chance to ask burning questions and witness real-time solutions to common dog training challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and transform your relationship with your furry friend!
2:00 pm Aww, What a Cute Little Critter!: Jenn Lungociu, Jenns Uncommon Critters – What you should know when thinking about large lizards and tortoise species – Come learn some interesting facts about Sulcata Tortoises and Argentine Black & White Tegus and get an overview of how to care for them and the challenges of a larger species.
3:00 pm PEMF Therapy: Supporting Healing, Recovery and Quality of Life in Pets:  Tyler Balas, Owner & Practitioner, Cypress Wellness Solutions LLC – Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy is an increasingly popular, non-invasive wellness modality used to support healing, recovery and overall quality of life in animals and humans. This seminar provides a clear, approachable explanation of how PEMF works at a cellular level, the benefits it may offer for pets, such as joint comfort, injury recovery, performance support and nervous system regulation.
4:00 pm Reptile Show & Tell:  Wolfe’s Exotic Encounters  – Get up close, hands on education about a wide variety of reptiles. Discuss the importance of reptiles to our ecosystem, dispel myths, help create positive experiences with first-hand interaction and more.
5:00 pm to be announced
   
SUNDAY – January 25
Main Arena
10:30 am National Anthem / Dock Dogs Ongoing Speed Retrieval
11:00 am Dock Dogs Big Air 7
1:00 pm Dock Dogs Big Air 8
4:00 pm Dock Dogs Big Air Finals
North Hall Clinician Demo Arena
11:00 am Aim High Canines – High flying stunt dogs
12:00 pm Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
The funniest dog act on the planet
1:00 pm How Trick Training with Your Parrot Can Result in Decreased Behavioral Problems: Melanie Canatella, B.S., CPBT-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Trainer – Learn some fun and simple tricks you can teach your parrot that can aid in decreasing undesirable behaviors in your parrot. Melanie & her cockatoo “Alfie” will be demonstrating how smart parrots truly are, their favorite tricks with a big behavioral impact, and how to teach them!
2:00 pm Aim High Canines – High flying stunt dogs
3:00 pm Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
The funniest dog act on the planet
Seminar Hall
11:00 am Reptile Show & Tell: with Wolfe’s Exotic Encounters  – Get up close, hands on education about a wide variety of reptiles. Discuss the importance of reptiles to our ecosystem, dispel myths, help create positive experiences with first-hand interaction and more.
12:00 pm Journey into the World of Animal Communication:  Donna Sue Rosenthal, Only Love Animal Communication – Join Donna as she shares valuable insight, memorable consultations and stories of lost animal rescues both locally and internationally.  Donna will also recount powerful and moving experiences of connecting with animals who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and shared their thoughts, feelings and reflections regarding life both here and on the other side.
1:00 pm Unlock the Secrets of Reward Training : Michael J Soler, Master Dog Trainer /Behaviorist of Blue Line K-9 – – –  Discover the transformative power of positive reinforcement in dog training. In this engaging seminar, Michael will reveal how using reward-based techniques can lead to more effective and lasting results. Learn how to harness the power of conditioning to build a stronger bond with your dog and achieve the behavior you desire. Join us for an enlightening session that promises to change the way you train your dog forever!
2:00 pm Stop Buying This Stuff! Simple DIY Pet Care That Saves Money, Boosts Health & Protects the Planet:  Lisa Monk, Co-Founder, Woof Creek Pet Wellness – This upbeat, practical session shows how small, affordable swaps at home can drastically improve your dog’s health and reduce your environmental footprint. Attendees will learn the surprising truth behind everyday products (such as shampoos, dental chews, wipes and sprays) and will walk away with easy, budget-friendly DIY alternatives they can make at home using simple, clean ingredients that support healthspan for pets, people and the planet.
3:00 pm Step Up for Success: Teaching Your Parrot to Reliably Step-Up:  Melanie Canatella, B.S., CPBT-KA, CPDT-KA, Certified Fear Free Trainer – Being able to transport your parrot from one area to another is a vital skill for them to learn. Your parrot has to have a lot of trust in you as a perch in order for them to take that step of faith onto your hand. Aversive methods to decrease biting when on the hand, like shaking your hand after a bite, can create lasting distrust. Some birds have never been taught to step up. No matter where your relationship is with your parrot, you will be able to learn vital skills you can implement with your parrot the same day! Melanie is going to walk you through teaching these behaviors and how to get your bird stepping up reliably!
Don’t miss our Horse Edu area: Interactive and educational presentations all weekend long. Stop by the Horse Edu area to see what is on the schedule.

Also back this year –

Dog Lure Course – Zenos Dog Run lure courses are tracks built for the family dog to run, jump over bars, have a ball and exercise at the same time. The dog owner will be thrilled to watch their dog be the star of the show.

Blue Line K9 Edu  – Info coming soon…
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Big Air Wave – The Long Jump for Dogs and the most popular of the three disciplines. The dog has up to 40’ of dock to build up speed and jump as far as they can. Distance is measured where the tail meets the body.  Extreme Vertical Wave – The High Jump for Dogs. The dog is allowed 20’ of the dock to run and jump for the bumper, which is hung 8’ away from the dock at a height starting at 5’.  Speed Retrieve Wave – The Sprint for Dogs. They run 20’ down the dock, jump big, and swim as fast as they can to grab the duck while being timed.

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