2014 l.l.bean dog days of august schedule
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2014 L.L.Bean Dog Days of August ScheduleTRANSCRIPT
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All activities are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit llbean.com/summer
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PLEASE HELP US MAINTAIN AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL.
Maine state law mandates that only trained service dogs
may enter the store.
All dogs must be on a leash, well-behaved, socialized, and by your side at all times.
Cats or other pets should not be brought to this event.
Please leave easily stressed dogs at home—bring a photo of them instead.
Please be prepared to clean up after your dog.
50% of all L.L.Bean dog bed sales on August 23 will be donated to the Planet Dog Foundation to fund the training, placement and support of assistance dogs, working to help people in need.
All proceeds from Paws for a Cause will benefi t the animals in the Coastal Humane Society shelter
coastalhumanesociety.org 1·207·449·1366, ext. 1
Freeport Veterinary Hospital will provide on-call veterinarian services during the event.
7 a.m. 5k Run/Walk Check-InMemorial Park—Corner of Bow and Park Streets, adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn
8 a.m. 5k Run/Walk Begins
9:30 a.m. 1-Mile Walk Check-InDiscovery Park, L.L.Bean
10 a.m. 1-Mile Walk Begins
10:30 a.m. Canine ContestsParticipate in fun competitions with your dog—prizes for best dressed, best barker, best kisser, best tail-wagger, best pet and owner look-a-like
11 a.m. Contest Winners Announced
A 5K RUN/WALK AND A 1-MILE WALK FOR ANIMAL LOVERS, DOGS AND FRIENDS
This year’s Masters of Ceremonies are Kelsey Fabian and Heather O’Bryan, WCSH 6
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Sign up at coastalhumanesociety.org
9th Annual
7 a.m. 5k Run/Walk Check-InMemorial Park—Corner of Bow and Park Streets, adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn
8 a.m. 5k Run/Walk Begins
9:30 a.m. 1-Mile Walk Check-InDiscovery Park, L.L.Bean
10 a.m. 1-Mile Walk Begins
10:30 a.m. Canine ContestsParticipate in fun competitions with your dog—prizes for best dressed, best barker, best kisser, best tail-wagger, best pet and owner look-a-like
11 a.m. Contest Winners Announced
A 5K RUN/WALK AND A 1-MILE WALK FOR ANIMAL LOVERS, DOGS AND FRIENDS
This year’s Masters of Ceremonies are Kelsey Fabian and Heather O’Bryan, WCSH 6
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Sign up at coastalhumanesociety.org
9th Annual
Summer in the park
Dog DaysOF AUGUST
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2310 A.M.-4 P.M.
1-2 p.m. Animal Communication SeminarJUDY GARBOW, ANIMAL COMMUNICATORJudy will present how longevity and animal communication work together. Her goal is to provide longer and healthier lives for pets. Judy will use her nutritional training and life experiences to demonstrate how you can learn to improve communication with your pets. Judy will also be available for pet readings before and following her seminar.Moose Park
2 p.m. Police Dog DemonstrationCome see Of� cer Michelle Small and her canine partner, Sampson, in action.Moose Park
2 p.m. Yappy HourIt’s time for your four-legged companion to sample tasty yappetizers from our friends at Yoghund! Come by for samples of frozen yogurt and YoPup Biscuits, while supplies last.Moose Park
Bring your best friend to this late summer celebration featuring FREE family activities, including fun canine contests and presentations by expert dog handlers. Plus, you can run or walk to support the Coastal Humane Society in Paws for a Cause—your $25 registration fee will benefit local shelter animals.
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11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet L.L. BearBring your camera along to snap a photo with your pup and our mascot, L.L. Bear.Discovery Patio, Flagship Store
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pet PortraitsDEBRA ROSE PHOTOGRAPHYReceive free digitally mastered life portraits of your furry friends.Moose Park
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Bob for GoodPLANET DOGTry Planet Dog’s ecofriendly, doggie-durable, � oating Orbee-Tuff®Glow for Good Ball. 100% of Glow for Good Ball sales goes to the Planet Dog Foundation to fund the training, placement and support of assistance dogs working to help people in need.Moose Park
11:15 a.m. & 3 p.m. Flyball DemonstrationWITH FLYBALL MAINEIACS Come watch this amazing relay-race for dogs. Four dogs per team race a course consisting of four hurdles and a spring-loaded box. The dogs jump the hurdles and step on the spring-loaded box, which shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the tennis ball, runs back over the four hurdles and then the next dog starts. The � rst team to have all four dogs run the course without any errors wins the heat. Discovery Park
Noon Tricks to TrainingDIANA LOGAN, PET CONNECTION DOG TRAININGMovin’ and groovin’! See what dogs can learn to do through fun and games…and a good understanding of ef� cient training techniques. Diana will be available throughout the day for free dog training consultations as well.Discovery Park
Noon-2 p.m. Rabies PLUS! ClinicKATHY SEYMOUR, SUNRAY ANIMAL CLINICAll dogs in the state of Maine must be vaccinated against rabies every three years. Enjoy discounted rates today only! Rabies Vaccines $10 Nail Trimming $10 Ear Cleaning $10 Microchipping $20Moose Park
8 a.m. Paws for a Cause 5k Run/Walk See side panel for details
10 a.m. Paws for a Cause 1-Mile Walk See side panel for details
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bell’s Furry Friends Photography PHOTOGRAPHER, DEB BELL Deb is a pet photographer who believes that every pet has a story. She’ll be on site documenting all the fun and offering candid photography of the dogs and their people at the event. Photos will be posted to Facebook.com/BellsFurryFriends for social sharing, or prints can be purchased after the event. Don’t forget to tell her about your pet’s story! Discovery Lobby, Flagship Store
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Canine Good Citizen TestTHE CAPABLE CANINECGC is a certi� cation program designed to reward dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. All dogs that pass the 10-step CGC test receive a certi� cate from the American Kennel Club.Moose Park
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pet Caricature ArtistsCapture the sweet personality of your special companion in a unique piece of art.Moose Park
10:30 a.m. Canine ContestsCOASTAL HUMANE SOCIETYParticipate in fun competitions with your canine—prizes for Best Dressed, Best Barker, Best Kisser, Best Tail-Wagger, Best Pet and Best Owner/Dog Look-a-Like.Discovery Park
11 a.m.-Noon Ask a VeterinarianThis is a great opportunity to ask veterinarians from Freeport Veterinary Hospital questions regarding the care and health of your dog.Moose Park Be your own pupparazi!
We’d love to see photos of your pups at the event! SHARE USING #LLBEANSUMMER