Calendar of Sporty Canine Events, April 2009 issue
By
The Editors
Posted April 3rd, 2009
APRIL 26 — The CVR Mutt Strutt is a chance for runners to race with their dogs (on leashes). This is the 12th year for the Mutt Strutt, which benefits the Central Vermont Humane Society and is put on by Central Vermont Runners. Held on paved roads in Little River State Park, Waterbury, on a 3-mile out-and-back course. 10 a.m. $1 per paw and foot. More info—Donna Smyers, 802-229-4393, dosmyers@cs.com.
MAY 16 — The 17th annual Walk/Run for Animals is a 4-mile run that starts at 10 a.m., followed by a 4-mile walk at 11. It all begins at the Knights of Columbus in Barre, VT, with proceeds to benefit the Central Vermont Humane Society. More info—Liz Walsh, www.cvhumane.com,info@cvhumane.com.
MAY 30 — The third annual GMDC Spring Fling Disc Dogathon is hosted by the Green Mountain Disc Dog Club at Maple Street Park in Essex Junction, VT. Games will include Novice and Pro divisions of Distance and Accuracy, Time Trial, Freestyle, Bullseye, and Extreme Distance. Games begin at 10 a.m. More info—Angelo Marinakis, 802-922-7100, www.greenmountaindiscdogs.com, chiroangelo@yahoo.com.
JUNE 13-14 — USDAA Dog Agility. The United States Dog Agility Association sanctions this annual dog agility trial in Stowe, at the Trapp Family Lodge. The public is invited to come watch dogs and handlers compete for titles in the sport of dog agility, where handlers must lead their dogs through a course consisting of tunnels and chutes, jumps, weave poles, dog walks, A-frames, and teeters. Trials run outdoors all day, Saturday and Sunday. The hosting club for the trial is the Vermont-based Northern Magic Agility Dogs (NOMAD), www.nomadagility.com.
AUGUST 8 — Kingdom Run 2009, for the Northeast Kingdom Spay-Neuter Program. Runners can do 5K, 10K, or 20K. All are out-and-back routes on dirt roads, beginning and ending on the Village Green in Irasburg. Walkers have the option of 5K or 10K. Dogs are welcome on leashes, and runners are asked to use judgement if “going the distance.” Races start at 8:30. More info—802-766-5310, rboulanger@surfglobal.net.
AUGUST 14-15 — NADAC Dog Agility. If you missed the agility trial on June 13-14 , you have a second chance to see amazing dogs perform the sport of agility. The North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) sanctions this trial, held at the Topnotch fields in Stowe and hosted by NOMAD. Great for spectators! Two rings, outside, both days. More info—www.nomadagility.com.
AUGUST 22 — Pedal for Paws, North Country Animal League’s Ride for the Animals. Cyclists can ride a century (100 miles), a metric century (60 miles) or a fun ride (25 miles) to raise money for NCAL. Start and finish at the Commodores Inn, Stowe, VT. Post-ride barbecue. More info—802-888-5065, www.ncal.com/pedal.html.
SEPTEMBER 13 — The GMDD Vermont State Disc Dog Championships will be held at the Shelburne Museum during the “Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs” event. Games will include Novice and Pro divisions of Distance and Accuracy, Time Trial, Freestyle, Spot Landing, and Bullseye.
Competitions begin at 11 a.m. More info—Angelo Marinakis, 802-999-7832, www.greenmountaindiscdogs.com,chiroangelo@yahoo.com.
SEPTEMBER 20 — Dog Run Dog is a national 5K/10K Dog and Partner Team Run for fun and friendly competition to help support national and local organizations committed to helping animals. Dog and Partner Teams may run or walk. If you don’t have a dog or can’t borrow one, you can run with the dogs in the People’s Race. This is the 4th year for Dog Run Dog. More info—802-356-4444, http://dogrundog.com, info@dogrundog.com.
SEPTEMBER 26 — Green Mountain Iron Dog is a fun event open to the public and hosted by the Vermont Police Canine Association. Iron Dog tests dog and handler skills on a 1.5-mile cross-country course with numerous obstacles along the way. Held at Camp Kiniya, Colchester, VT. More info—Officer David Dewey, 802-655-3054, www.vtpca.com, ddewey@dps.state.vt.us.
