SPORTS + OUTDOORS

Pearland Parks & Recreation presents the 17th Annual Paws in the Park, promoting the Pearland Animal Adoption Center. This event is scheduled for March 26th & 27th from 10:00am – 4:00pm at Independence Park in Pearland.

We will kick things off on Saturday morning with the HEB Plus! Pet and Owner Fun Run followed by the national “Dock Diving” competition. Dock Diving for dogs is fast becoming one of America’s most popular outdoor events! Proud pet owners travel to these events from all over the country to compete. It’s an incredible new sport that everyone loves! In addition to the Dock Diving competition, Paws in the Park 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.

HEB PLUS! PET & OWNER FUN RUN
Each year this event begins with a Fun Run and this year's races are 1K, 3K, and 5K. Compete with or without your four-legged friends!

DOCK DIVING
Dock Diving is a dog sport in which dogs compete in jumping for distance or height from a dock into a body of water.

A team consists of one dog, of any type or size, and usually one handler but sometimes two handlers. Dogs must be over six months of age to compete. Handlers may use a toy, also known as the chase object. The dogs are not required to chase or retrieve the toy.

Think your dog can compete? Start practicing at a local facility or register for Dock Diving now.

OTHER FEATURED ACTIVITIES

• * Flyball Demos
• * Pet Contests
• * Obedience Training
• * Pearland's Police K9 Unit
• * Pet First Aid & CPR
• * Dock Diving National Qualifier
• * Agility Demos
• * On-Site Pet ID Tags
• * US Dog Disc Nationals
• * Hunting Poodles