Maryland Expo
Schedule of Events – 2019
This info is from our past show. Will update for 2020 later this fall. Thank you.
- Friday, January 24 -
Main Arena
2:30PM
National Anthem / Dock Dogs Ongoing Big Air Wave 1
3:30PM
Dock Dogs Big Air Wave 2
5:30PM
Dock Dogs Extreme Vertical Wave 1
North Hall Clinician Demo Arena
4:00PM
Pit Boss – Shorty Rossi
5:00PM
Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
6:00PM
Kellers Cause – Impaired?
Who cares! Join Keller’s Cause to learn about deaf and blind dogs. Have you ever seen a dog play piano? You’re about to!
- Saturday, January 25 -
Main Arena
10:30AM
National Anthem / Dock Dogs Ongoing Big Air Wave 3
11:00AM
Dock Dogs Big Air Wave 4
1:00PM
Dock Dogs Big Air Wave 5
3:00PM
Dock Dogs Big Air Wave 6
5:30PM
Dock Dogs Extreme Vertical Wave 2
North Hall Clinician Demo Arena
11:00AM
Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
12:00PM
Animals Got Talent and Pet Costume Contest
Can your pet be the 100.7 The Bay’s 'top pet' in town? Open to all pets! Big And Small. Some categories include: Cutest Pet, Smallest Pet, Most Original Costume and more. Get more info here
2:00PM
Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
3:00PM
Best Friends Furever
What does "socializing" your puppy/dog really mean? Why its important to train young and stay on course.
4:00PM
Horses Helping People -Equine Growth and Learning Center
Brenda von Rautenkranz, MS, LCPC, EAGALA - vR Equine Growth and Learning Center - See how Equine Assisted Psychotherapy uses horses to provides metaphoric experiences for clients, which promote emotional growth. Come meet the Twin Therapy horses and miniature horse “Bubbles”.
5:00PM
Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
Maryland Pet Gazette Seminar Hall
11:00AM
Bird Whisperer, Jesse James
Watch Jesse transform difficult parrots using his TLC methods. This is a free demo, see info on his workshop - click here
12:00PM
Dog Training – Where Do I Begin? – Bill Campbell, K9 Koncepts
Beginning the Journey of Training and Bonding With Your Dog
1:00PM
Pet Aquatic Turtle Care – Katrina Smith, Mid-Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society
2:00PM
“Pit Boss” – Shorty Rossi : Breed Awareness, BSL and Animal Rights
Learn everything about promoting breed awareness for the pit bull/bully type breed. Learn how to fight BSL (breed specific legislation) and fight for animal rights.
3:00PM
Service Animals vs. Therapy Pets – Rebecca Armentrout, Hawks Hollow Farm
Service Animals vs. Therapy Pets for individuals on the Autism Spectrum or with other Disabilities
4:00PM
Collars, Harnesses, Leashes. Oh My! – Sally Morgan, PT CST
How do you know if you have the right equipment to walk your dog happily and comfortably? Are you doing long term physical damage to your dog with the equipment you have? Learn how to cope with pulling dogs, what you should know about leaving collars on full time and how to choose the equipment for joyful walks with your dog at any age. Sally will be happy to work with one or two pulling dogs to demonstrate some effective techniques and harnesses.
5:00PM
Leadership vs. Dominance: Myths and Misconceptions – Holli Shan
What exactly is "leadership" and how is that different from "dominance"when it comes to your pets? The difference between the two and effective communication with your animal companions.
- Sunday, January 26 -
Main Arena
10:30AM
National Anthem / Dock Dogs Ongoing Speed Retrieval Wave
11:00AM
Dock Dogs Big Air Wave 7
1:00PM
Dock Dogs Big Air Wave 8
4:00PM
Dock Dogs Big Air Finals
North Hall Clinician Demo Arena
11:00AM
Best Friends Furever
Creating a welcoming environment for and your guests? The importance of knowing what you expect from your dog before it is too late.
12:00PM
Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
1:00PM
K9 Koncepts
Obedience, protection and handicap assistance demo
2:00PM
Miniature horses, Great things DO come in small packages!
Days End Farm Horse Rescue & Hawks Hollow Farm - Meet Vini, a neglect case from Frederick County, in less than one year he has become a star! Also join the minis of Hawks Hollow Farm for an educational hands-on demonstration. Don't let their size fool you, Minis are more than just cute!
3:00PM
Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
Maryland Pet Gazette Seminar Hall
11:00AM
Bird Whisperer, Jesse James
Watch Jesse transform difficult parrots using his TLC methods. This is a free demo, see info on his workshop - click here
12:00PM
My Pets are Vegan? – Judy Morgan, DVM
Are vegan diets a good idea for dogs and cats?
1:00PM
Nicky Wetzelberger, Days End Farm Horse Rescue
Kids & Horses - Bring the kids to participate in educational and fun games to learn about interacting with and caring for horses.
2:00PM
“Pit Boss” – Shorty Rossi: Everything You Need to Know About Service and Emotional Support Animals
Educate yourself of what Service Animals and Emotional Support are for and what you need to know as an individual person or business owner.
3:00PM
Put a Trick Title on Your Dog with “Tricks for Treats” – Skye Anderson
Learn 15 tricks for a title using positive reinforcement with clickers to mark the trick, treats to reward it. Start with Sit, Down, Touch; then Spin, Paws Up and Say Your Prayers, even Commando Crawl. Rover’s brilliance will astound you. He may even kiss you and start jumping through hoops! Remember, it’s all tricks!
8 working dog spots available at $10 each, additional fee to apply for the title; room for about 50 auditors at no charge. skyebird48@hotmail.com
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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