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Paws in the Park

Presented by Pearland Parks & Recreation at Independence Park

March 27-March 28, 2010

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Pearland Parks & Recreation presents Paws in the Park, Saturday & Sunday, March 27 & 28, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., in Independence Park, 3919 Liberty Drive, Pearland. Cost: FREE.

Come Join us for the weekend - no pet required! We will kick things off on Saturday morning with the HEB Plus! Pet and Owner Fun Run followed by the national “Dock Diving” competition presented by Meadowlake Pet Resort.  In addition to the Dock Diving competition, Paws in the Parks will host teams from across the nation competing in the US Dog Disc Nationals and Lure Coursing. There are several demonstrations planned throughout the weekend including Flyball, Agility, Hunting Poodles, Obedience, and Grooming.

Vendors are also on hand selling pet novelty items, giveaways and discounts.

HEB Pet and Owner Fun Run!
Each year Paws in the Park begins with a 1K, 3K & 5K pet and owner fun run! In addition to the Pet/Owner races, we are offering participants the chance to compete without their four-legged friends. All Races began at 10am on Saturday, March 27th at Independence Park.

Early Registration
February 22, 2010 - March 25, 2010
Cost - $15
Click appropriate race to register online: 1K 3K 5K.

On-site Registration
9am - 9:45am Saturday, March 27, 2010
$20 per race participant

DockDogs Dock Diving Challenge!
presented by: Meadowlake Pet Resort
Dock Diving for dogs is fast becoming one of America's most popular outdoor events. Dog owners from across the country travel to compete in these competitions. DockDog competitions are open to any dog no matter what breed, size or ability. YOUR DOG CAN COMPETE!

Would you like a chance to practice with your dog and see what they can do? Meadowlake Pet Resort located near Hwy 288 is expected to open the first Dock Dogs Dock Diving Facility in the area in early March.

For more information about the Meadowlake Facility visit them on the web at www.meadowlakepetresort.com.

At Paws in the Park the practice dock will open on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8am. Dogs are placed in divisions according to the distance they jump, which allows dogs of all skill levels to achieve success.

For more information about DockDogs or to sign up your canine in this exciting two day competition Click here!

Ashley Whippet Invitational & US Dog Disc Nationals!
Join the Houston Canine Frisbee Disc Club and their high flying frisbee dogs on the fields at Independence Park for two full days agility, obedience, and free style disc competition! Come and watch these exciting competitions or enter your pet!

Lure Coursing!
New this year Paws in the Park is proud to host Pearland’s first Lure Coursing Competition! All proceeds from this competition will benefit the Canine Cancer Foundation. Lure coursing is becoming more popular every day. What is Lure Coursing? Lure Coursing is a pre-designed course that has at least four turns and is approximately 600 yards. The course has a mechanical lure, usually a piece of cloth made of a fox tail. The operator moves the lure by remote and entices the dog to chase "the prey." Many dogs find luring enjoyable and wait very impatiently for their turn "to play."

Lure Coursing registration on-site March 27th & 28th.

Don't miss the exciting Pet Contests on the main stage, Saturday @1pm
Best Costume
Best Pet Name
Pet & Owner Look A Like
Best Pet Trick
"I'm So Ugly, I'm Cute"