Paws at the Pawpaw
brought to you by Athens County’s Friends of the Shelter Dogs
Saturday Only!!
10:00 am – dusk (rain or shine)
Admission: $2.00 per dog; additional fees for other activities
Guidelines
Only polite, leashed dogs welcome; no retractable leashes.
Dogs must be current on all necessary vaccinations
No dogs in heat permitted.
Demonstrations
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Agility
Herding Dogs
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Canine Accupressure and Massage
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D.A.R.T.
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Athens County Sheriff’s Canines
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Training Techniques
Games & Activities
My Best Friend Parade of Awards
Enter and win, categories galore (best trick, worst trick, best smile, look alike, best singing dog and many more)
Keepsake Photos
Select from different dress-up items and props and let your dog and/or the entire family be photographed - Holiday Themed
$5.00 donation
Barks & Crafts
Make a bandana or memento for your pet with paint, stamps, and more. $2.00 donation
Pawsasso
Bring out the budding artist in your dog, who will paint a masterpiece with paws and tail to put on your refrigerator with other family art. $2.00 donation
Duck Dive/Tennis Ball Dive
Have your dog grab a duck/ball in the tub and win a prize corresponding to a number on the duck/ball. $2.00 donation
Finders Keepers Treasure Hunt
Bring your dog into the treasure yard and remove the leash. Treats and toys are hidden, to be found and taken home. $2.00 donation
Visit the Pup Pavilion
Friends of the Shelter Dogs Table and Adoptable dogs!
The Tricky Dog Auction (all day)
Choose your prize and deposit a ticket to enter
Chairs and dog beds to relax with your pooch in the shade and listen to music from the Pawpaw stage
Canine Cabañas
Pet sitting for your dog while you visit the Pawpaw Festival (no dogs allowed in the main venue) with dog beds and toys
staffed by FOSD volunteers for a nominal donation.
Paws at the Pawpaw Demonstrations
| 10 a.m. | Tina Romine of T.R.E.E.S. LLC - Canine Acupressure and Massage. |
| 11 a.m. | Athens County Sheriff’s Deputies John Morris and Matt May with their dogs Esko and Turner, will demonstrate narcotics sniff, article search and apprehension. |
| 12 p.m. | Wayne and Rachel Boyd from Sheep Valley Farms – Sheep herding with Border Collie River |
| 1 p.m. | Dr. Carol Osborne from Briarhill Veterinary Clinic with D.A.R.T. - an information session on disaster preparedness. |
| 2 p.m. | Athens County Sheriff’s Deputies John Morris and Matt May with their dogs, Esko and Turner, will demonstrate narcotics sniff, article search and apprehension. |
| 3 p.m. | JoAnna Sidote - Agility, tricks and the use of clicker training with her dog Echo. |
| 4 p.m. | Wayne and Rachel Boyd from SheepValley Farms – Sheep herding with his Border Collie River. |
| 5 p.m. | Anne Morrison - training techniques with her two German shepherds, Jaz and Eva. |
| 6 p.m. | JoAnna Sidote - Agility, tricks and the use of clicker training with her dog Echo. |
Thank you to our sponsors!
Artifacts Gallery
Athens Auto
Brew du Soleil
Buckley Brothers
Floor and More Carpet
Friendly Paws
Kiser's BBQ
Larry's Dawg House
Log Cabin Giftshop
Lucky's
Miller's Chicken
Oak Room
The Pub
Rob Young Fencing
Seaman's
Sheep Valley Farms Canine Advancement Center
Sheep Valley Farms Doggie Day Care
Sloppy Bubs
Tractor Supply Co.
Union St Diner
Zonez
Friends of the Shelter Dogs is a group of Athens County, Ohio, citizens dedicated to the welfare and rescue of dogs from the Athens County Dog Shelter. www.athensfosd.com Please email Karen Pilcher if you have any questions.
Paws at the Pawpaw Sponsors
Abfall Veterinary Clinic |
No Bull Treats |
Brad Maxwell |
Walmart |
594-Ride |
Tidy Paws Grooming |