DOGS WILL HAVE THEIR DAY AT BARK AT THE PARK IN A.V.Byline: Daily News LANCASTER -- Dogs that look like their masters, dogs that catch flying discs and even dogs that sing will compete today in Lancaster's annual Bark at the Park. A pet costume contest, hound and human interactive games, food, vendors and specialty dog acts are among the other activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lancaster City Park, 43011 10 St. West. Other activities include agility demonstrations, canine good citizen The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program, established in 1989, is an American Kennel Club program to promote responsible dog ownership and to encourage the training of well-mannered dogs. tests, a CaninEnstein test to measure a dog's IQ, and a trick contest. Polite, leashed dogs with current vaccinations are welcome, organizers said. No retractable re·tract v. re·tract·ed, re·tract·ing, re·tracts v.tr. 1. To take back; disavow: refused to retract the statement. 2. leashes will be allowed. Admission is free. The event will also include splash dog demo in which dogs jump into a pool. For $10, owners can let their dogs practice their diving skills, too. The money will be refunded if the dog decides against taking a splash. Also performing will be Kyra Sundance, whose Weimaraner Chalcy has appeared with Jay Leno Jay Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, writer who is best known as the current host of NBC television's long-running variety and talk program The Tonight Show. Biography Leno was born in New Rochelle, New York. on ``The Tonight Show.'' Proceeds will benefit Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County's Lancaster Animal Shelter "Dog Pound" redirects here. For the rap group, see Tha Dogg Pound. An animal shelter is a facility that houses homeless, lost or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of dogs and cats. . Last year's event raised $1,500. CAPTION(S): photo |
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