Saturday Morning Fundraising Pancake Breakfast
Coming to the Pet Expo on Saturday morning? Then plan to stop by the 57th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival also being held at the Fairgrounds. All proceeds to the Kiwanis Miracle League and schools.
Saturday Pancake Breakfast
Elwell Family Food Center
7 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, October 15th
All you can eat for $5.00
Kids under 5 eat free!
Daily Schedule for 2011
Events going on at the Expo:
Obedience Demo
Canine Good Citizen Practice and Testing
Meet the Breed
Llama-Rama presented by Auld's Lluminous Llamas
Top 10 Pit Bull Myths
Neuter-A-Tom presented by Animal Protection & Education
Canine Good Citizen Testing
Capital 106.3 Pet Adoption Drive
Ultimate Stay Contest
Leave It Contest
Costume Contest
Microchip Clinic
Obedience Demo
Watch AKC Obedience Champions work through their paces as their trainers and handlers offer training tips and strategies for starting your dog in obedience training. You’ll see German Shepards, a Welsh Corgi, a Boxer and Springer Spaniels handled by Shirley Harder, DVM; Anna Childs, professional dog trainer and owner of AdelHorst Kennels in Altoona and Debbie Jensen, champion dog handler.
Canine Good Citizen Practice and Testing
Renee Jetter, owner of Canine Craze Performance Center, will explain the components of the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test and Award. And the good news is that your dog does not need to be registered or even purebred to participate!
Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for other activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. As you work with your dog to teach the CGC skills, you’ll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. Training will enhance the bond between you and your dog. Dogs who have a solid obedience education are a joy to live with-they respond well to household routines, have good manners in the presence of people and other dogs, and they fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide training, intellectual stimulation, and a high quality life.
Make sure your dog is brushed out and nails are clipped as per one of the test items being “Appearance and Grooming”.
$10 testing fee
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Meet the Breed:
Belgian Malinois & Portuguese Water Dog
It looked like a German Shepard, but it was a Belgian Malinois in military service that was part of the team that raided the Bin Laden compound. The dog you’ll meet today has the most incredible riches to rags to riches story.
Ted Kennedy and the Obama family have made the Portuguese Water Dog a more recognizable breed. You don’t see too many in Des Moines but this particular dog is a Westminster Kennel Club dog show competitor, finishing third this year.
Llama-Rama presented by Auld's Lluminous Llamas
You can get up close and personal with Llamas at the Great Iowa Pet Expo Llama-Rama.
Most people don't realize that the versatile Llama can be a pet, a companion, a competitor, a guardian, a fiber producer and a means of transportation. They are easy to care for, come in all price ranges and don't need a lot of land to be happy. They love people and they are the most interesting conversation topic: "You have a Llama!? Really?"
At the Great Iowa Pet Expo, the Auld family from Van Horne, IA will introduce you to some friendly llamas, answer all your questions, and even show you some Iowa Champions. This is a hands-on display with Llamas you can pet, fiber you can feel and you can even take a ride in a Llama Cart.
You'll find that these gentle, intelligent and independent animals are perfect pets for young children, wonderful 4H projects and ideal companions for all acreage critters from dogs and cats to sheep and cows, even goats and horses.
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Top 10 Pit Bull Myths
Meet Cash, the first ARL Pit Crew Canine Good Citizen Award Recipient – Camille Roth, Scooper Troopers
Neuter-A-Tom presented by Animal Protection & Education
Help prevent unwanted litters of kittens by having your male cats and kittens neutered. To qualify kittens must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least three pounds.
Last time we set a goal of 100 procedures and we met that goal. This year, we’re raising that number to 125. We’ll take 75 on Saturday and 50 on Sunday.
You can register your cat for either day by calling (515) 460-7729 or e-mail: united4ape@hotmail.com
What you receive for your $50 fee includes:
Male cat/kitten neuter procedure
Microchip with lifetime registration
Rabies shot if old enough
First Distemper Combo
Application of Revolution addresses ear mites, round worms, hook worms & fleas
Your fee does not include a ticket to the Great Iowa Pet Expo, but we invite
you to attend the event.
You won’t find a better price for this service anywhere else!
Once you’re scheduled for an appointment you can check in and pick up at these times:
Check In Times:
Saturday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Pick Up Times:
Saturday 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Capital 106.3 Pet Adoption Drive
Capital 106.3 challenges the visitors to the Great Iowa Pet Expo to adopt from one of the 17 great rescue groups on site at the Expo. Tune in to hear the promotion, and click here to see the great job Capital 106.3 did on their website to promote a sample of the great dogs our rescues currently have available.
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Ultimate “Stay” Contest
Can your dog “Stay”? Really, really “Stay”? If so, you might have the winner of the Ultimate Stay Contest. It’s a test of obedience and will as we have the handlers put their dogs in a “Stay” command, then we start adding distractions. Rolling tennis balls, treats, noises, all the while moving the handlers farther from the dogs. Great prizes for great behavior in the Ultimate “Stay” Contest!
Register on site.
“Leave It” Contest
If we put a small piece of a hot dog in front of your dog, could he/she “Leave It” on your command? It’s fun to see which dog has the best will power as we test behavior and training skills in the “Leave It” Contest. Even the crowd gets in the act with this Contest as we search for out 2009 Leave It Champion!
Register on site.
Costume Contest
The competition gets bigger every year and the costumes get cuter and more creative as we celebrate the Halloween season with our Costume Contest. There are two categories: Homemade and Store Bought. The crowd loves them both and they do the judging, so bring your friends and cheer on your favorite best dressed pet!
Register on site.
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Microchip Clinic: $25 Fee Includes Lifetime Registration
Animal Protection and Education will offer a Microchip Clinic each day of the Great Iowa Pet Expo. There will be a $25 fee per pet.
The Microchip service will be offered:
Saturday Noon – 3 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
No pre-registration is required, this is a walk-up, on-site service. The Microchip fee does not include admission to the Great Iowa Pet Expo.
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