Please visit CARE’s Doggie Olympics Facebook event to stay up to date and for more details on Pre-Training events.
Fast Dash: Dogs will line up on one end and race 35 feet to the other as fast as they can! This is a times event and we will take the best of two runs.
Swim & Snatch: Swimming is great exercise! Dogs will have the chance to retrieve two throw toys out of small pools of water. Judges will time how long it takes for your dog to successfully bring the two toys back to the pools edge.
Marathon Down: How long can your dog stay in the "down" position? There will be 3 waves of competition, if your dog makes it through the 1st wave it will advance to the 2nd and 3rd. 1st Wave: maximum of 5 minutes. The only rule for this round is you cannot touch the dog. 2nd Wave: maximum of 5 minutes, dogs will have to stay in the down position while the handler stands up and takes one step back. 3rd Wave: maximum of 5 minutes, dogs will have to stay in the down position while major distractions are introduced.
Fetch & Catch: A classic game of fetch but with a twist! Choose the object of your choice (we will provide frisbees and tennis balls, or you could bring your dogs favorite toy). Owners will throw the object over a minimum distance and the dog must return it to the handler. While your dog is retriving the item YOU will need to catch a piece of popcorn in your mouth! You and your dog will have a set time to get as many points as possible.
Shoots & Barrels: Dogs love challenges. This course will test skills including, running with their handler, moving on, around, through, and over objects at the handlers direction. The fastest to finish the course wins!
Activities, food, and music for the whole family!