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Auburn presents award-winning PetpaloozaABOUT THE DOG TROT

Th e Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Depart-ment is still accepting registrations for the Dog Trot Fun Run, which starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Auburn’s Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE.

Registration is $23 per person, and on-site regis-tration is $25 per person. T-shirts are included while supplies last.

Sorry, no registrations will be taken May 19 and 20.

Dog Trot is a family-ori-ented fun run/walk event that takes place in con-junction with Petpalooza.

Participants may choose between the 3K or the 5K routes. Th e course is fl at, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Strollers are welcome on the course; participants may walk/run with up to two dogs.

Th e City of Auburn has contracted with BuDu Racing, which handles the

day-of, “chip” timing. Awards will be distrib-

uted to the top participant in six age groups: child (8 and under); tween (9-12 years); teen (13-19); adult I (20-35); adult II (36-54) and senior (55 and older. To be eligible for an award,

participants must compete with a dog.

Participants may register at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Offi ce, 2840 Riverwalk Drive SE.

Visit the City’s website, auburnwa.gov/petpalooza, for a complete list of rules.

Th e registration form is also available on the City’s website.

ABOUT PETPALOOZA

It’s an event for pet lov-ers and a special day for your four-legged family member or other furry friend. Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets are welcome.

Auburn’s internationally award-winning Petpalooza festival is at Game Farm Park on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It kicks off with the Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run.

Th e free event features live entertainment includ-ing, among others, Th e Parrot Lady and North-west Animal Adventures. Petpalooza off ers pony

rides, Roving Reptiles, the “Unleashed” Pet Contest, an agility area, demonstra-tions and more than 150 vendors.

Vendors will include nonprofi t organizations and rescues.

You’ll also see a variety of local and regional hand-craft ed artwork, featuring an assortment of animal-related items.

Also to be seen are service vendors, such as veterinarians, groomers and trainers.

Th ere are infl atable rides and face painting.

Attendees will see a vari-ety of commercial vendors.

Back is the widely popular 20-by-40-foot petting zoo, a Kids’ AG-Ventureland Activity Area, GASCAR Crazy Animal Racing and other shows.

Th e petting zoo is a diff erent kind of petting zoo. Th ere are no barriers inside the enclosure, and all the animals run freely with the public.

Th e zoo includes a wide variety of animals, such as wallabies, llamas and exotic goats.

Th e AG-Ventureland includes goat and cow milking, corn and bean play boxes, pony saddling and more.

Border Collie Interna-tional and its performing canine team of rescued border collies will delight the audience.

Th ere will also be a CityDog Magazine’s Cover Dog Model Search, the Farmyard Follies Show, demonstrations from the Seattle FlyDogs and other attractions for kids and families.

Fleet-footed humanity and canines take off to start the Dog Trot Fun at last year’s Petpalooza. The popular run is back this year at Game Farm Park. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

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Emily Owen shows her alpaca, Beethoven, to kids at last year’s Petpalooza at Game Farm Park.RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Saturday, May 21, 201610:00am – 5:00pm

Game Farm Park

*Main Stage Entertainment 10:00am – 10:50am The Davidson Brothers 11:00am – 11:45am North West Animal Adventures 12:00pm Dog Trot Awards 12:05pm – 12:50pm Pet Pros’ ‘Unleashed’ Pet Contest’

(sign up for contests at the event between 10am & 11:30am – until available) 1:00pm – 1:30pm The Parrot Lady 1:45pm The Auburn Reporter’s ‘Cutest Pet’ Contest Announcement 2:00pm – 2:45pm Roving Reptiles 3:00pm – 3:30pm CityDog Magazine’s Cover Dog Model Search 3:45pm – 4:30pm Reptile Isle 4:30pm – 5:00pm Reptile Isle Roving Performance

*Other Entertainment and Activities: 9:30am Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run

(FREE goodie bags to first 100 early registrants!!) 10:00am – 5:00pm Event Vendors – various sales, services & information available 10:00am – 5:00pm 20’ x 40’ Premier Petting Zoo (Field A) 10:00am – 5:00pm FREE Kids Ag-Ventureland Activity Area (Field A)

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10:00am – 5:00pm Pony Rides (Field A) – fee applies 10:00am – 5:00pm FREE Face Painting (Field A) 10:00am – 5:00pm FREE Agility Area (Field B) 10:00am – 5:00pm Border Collie International (Field B)

*presented by NutriSource Pet Foods 10-11:00am – Hands-On Frisbee Clinics 11:15am – Border Collie International Performing Canine Team 12-1:00pm – Hands-On Frisbee Clinics 1-1:45pm – Children’s Educational Show 2-3:00pm – NutriSource’s Community Frisbee Contest 3:15pm - Border Collie International Performing Canine Team 4-5:00pm – Hands-On Frisbee Clinics

10:00am – 5:00pm ArtRageous Hands-on Art Zone (Field C) 10:15am GASCAR crazy animal racing (Field C) 10:30am Seattle FlyDogs Flyball Demo (Field C) 11:15am Seattle Flydogs Open Agility Playtime (Field C) 11:30am Farmyard Follies Show (Field C) 12:30pm Seattle Flydogs Flyball Demo (Field C) 1:15pm Seattle Flydogs Open Agility Playtime (Field C) 1:30pm GASCAR crazy animal racing (Field C) 2:30pm Seattle Flydogs Flyball Demo (Field C) 3:00pm Farmyard Follies Show (Field C) 3:45pm Seattle Flydogs Open Agility Playtime (Field C) 4:30pm Reptile Isle Roving Performance (Field A) 4:15pm Seattle Flydogs Flyball Demo (Field C) 4:30pm GASCAR crazy animal racing (Field C)

*as of 4/18/16

DOG TROT RULES• Dogs must be current on vaccinations.

• No aggressive dogs.

• No female dogs in heat.

• No more than two dogs per human.

• Keep your dog on a 7-foot leash or shorter at all times.

• No dogs under the age of six months.

• Bring your dog only if he/she is well socialized.

• Clean up after your dog.

• Run or walk the course only if you and your pet are in adequate physical condition.

• Strollers are welcome on the course

• Route closes after 90 minutes.

• All participants must have their race bib on the front of their person.

• Participants must run/walk with a dog to be eligible for awards.

• Participants may not switch distances.

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THANK YOU ...The Auburn and Kent Reporter extend a big thank you to all

the businesses that sponsored and provided prizes for our 2016 Cutest Pet Contest. Their gracious support allowed us to present this popular, community-wide contest.

The following business sponsored and/or provided prizes: Family Dog Training Center, Animal Healthcare of Renton & Kent, Sierra Fish & Pets and Tiki Tails.

Prizes: First place, gift basket donated by Sierra Fish & Pets; second prize, gift basket donated by Tiki Tails Dog Salon; third Prize, gift basket donated by Family Dog Training Center.

BY KATHY LANG

Family Dog Training Center

Th inking of taking Fido along as you visit a com-munity fair or festival? First consider your dog’s temperament.

Not all dogs are com-fortable in crowds. Th ose with fears or aggressive tendencies should be left at home. Work with a trainer to desensitize these canines until they are comfortable in chaotic environments.

Even the most reliable dogs need careful manage-ment.

Here’s your checklist for success:

Outfi t your dog with a sturdy, non-retractable leash attached to a well-fi tting collar or harness with current ID, license and rabies tags. Bring your own water, a collapsible water bowl, plenty of treats and poop bags. Plan your dog’s potty breaks and take him away from the action to do his business.

Keep your dog close and under control at all times. Dogs that are allowed to pull or lead their own-ers through crowds are at greater risk of getting stepped on or bumped by a stroller. Some adults and children are afraid of dogs; they will be more comfort-able if your dog is under control.

As you talk to vendors,

stroll through booths, or stop to watch the entertain-ment, keep your dog at your side. Have him sit so he doesn’t jump up. Reward him with treats. When folks admire your well-mannered pet, have Fido sit for greet-ing. Take a moment to teach children the proper way to greet a dog: wait for the dog to sit; extend a hand for sniffi ng, and if the dog is friendly, lightly stroke its shoulder or side. Never pet a strange dog on top of the head, and always be calm.

Be your dog’s advocate. If you aren’t comfortable

with certain people, nicely decline their request to in-teract with your dog. Never allow your dog to visit or sniff noses with another dog in this type of environ-ment. You don’t know if the other dog is healthy or has good dog skills; the last thing you want is a dog fi ght, or a sick dog.

Pay attention to the weather and ground tem-perature. Th e heat of the sun can make pavements too hot for dog paws. If it’s warm, give your dog frequent water breaks in the shade.

Ways to help your dog become pawsitively social

RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Skillful: Karen Pelkey, left, and Heather Jackson guide Stark onto the ramp in the agility area at last year’s Petpalooza. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

PET PROS’ ‘UNLEASHED’ PET CONTEST CATEGORIES

Sign up between 10 and 11:30 a.m. on May 21 at the event information booth. Each category is limited to 20 entries.

1. Best Pooch Smooch: Pucker up. Show us how your dog kisses.

2. Best Voice: This should ‘speak’ for itself. The judges will be looking for that special howl, bark or musical number.

3. Best Pet/Owner Look-A-Like: Do you and your pet look similar?

4. Smallest Dog: If your pooch can fi t in a handbag, you may have this contest in the bag.

5. Best Dressed Pet: Here’s your chance for your pet to “strut the runway” in their favorite outfi t. Be creative and have fun.

6. Best Pet Trick (adults, 18 years and older): What can your pet do? Here’s your opportunity to show off with your pet.

7. Best Pet Trick (children, 17 years and under): Here’s a chance for you and your pet to shine.