Dock Diving • Doxie Downs National Dachshund Races Encounter • High Performance Canines • Luring 101 • Parrot Rescue • Pet Costume Contest • Pork Chop Revue • Reptile Adventures • Rodeo Dog • Santa Paws Photos • Say It Once Dog Training • Shelters & Rescues • Turtle Racing • Vaccines & Microchipping • Weight Pulling
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Sponsored by Just Pay Half
Dress up your pet and compete for prizes at the ever-popular Pet Costume Contest. Val Porter of 3WS and WDVE serves as emcee of this competition for dogs of all sizes and competitors of all species.
ANIMAL ARENA
Sponsored by Giant Eagle Pet Pharmacy
Competition takes place Sunday at 3 pm
Advance registration on site
Sunday: 1 – 3 pm in contest area.
» Download and complete the form.
Bring it to the Pet Costume area at Animal Arena.
Sponsored by Dollar Bank
Experience the excitement of NASCAR… but at a slower pace. 321 Creative Studios and Off the Hook Exotic Pets team up to present Pittsburgh Racing Turtles. Watch the competition or join in the races as heats take place throughout the day. Pick your sponsored turtles from Pit-row and enjoy the Turtleriffic tension of shell-to-shell competition!
TURTLE TRACK
Starting 30 minutes after opening.
Then every 15 to 20 minutes throughout the day.
Take part in a “Real Life Group Class” with no unrealistic games, no gimmicks, just real life training. This one-hour session offers a chance to expand and enhance your existing training efforts since what matters most is that you, the owner, possess the tools, confidence, and understanding to have a well behaved dog.
ANIMAL ARENA
Sponsored by Giant Eagle Pet Pharmacy
Saturday: 5 pm
Pre-registration required
High Performance Canines isn’t just a show – it’s an experience! The family-friendly spectacle engages pet lovers of all ages with high speed agility races, world class freestyling frisbee dogs, death-defying daredevil stunts and more. Join the HiPoK9 experience!
ANIMAL ARENA
Sponsored by Giant Eagle Pet Pharmacy
Friday: 7 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 2 pm
Santa visits Pittsburgh Pet Expo to find out which furry friends have been naughty or nice. Your pet can pose with Santa for a selfie.
SANTA BOOTH
Photos throughout weekend up to one hour before show ends each day.
Parrot RescueSponsored by Pittsburgh City Paper
Watch in amazement as experts showcase a bevy of beautiful birds! Heart & Soul Parrot Rescue makes learning fun as handlers discuss how parrots are wild animals that need to be treated in special ways while in captivity.
BIRD AREA
Shows throughout weekend
It’s the perfect sport and great exercise for dogs that love to chase. Lure coursing takes full advantage of a dog’s natural ability to fix its sight on and chase a target. Bring your dog and let the fun begin!
LURING COURSE
Chasing throughout weekend
Register on-site.
International Dog Sports (IDS), an international network of dog sport facilities, is changing the face of dog sports and getting back to having fun! So prepare for some “big air” excitement and plan on getting wet.
For more information and to register.
» Click Here
Reptile Adventures offers the most unique reptile experience you will ever encounter! Visit a vast collection of docile and stunning reptiles. Take a photo with one of the incredible reptiles — and take advantage of an opportunity to not just see but interact with some of the most amazing animals on the planet.
REPTILE ADVENTURES AREA
Reptiles throughout the weekend
Sponsored by Camp Bow Wow
International Wiener Dog Racing Federation (WDRF) proudly sanctions this race with events for the entire family. Watch, laugh, cheer and support very worthy Dachshund charities.
DOXIE DOWNS AREA
Races throughout weekend
Let your Dachshund race!
» Register Here
Compete with your dog! » Weight Pull email or download » Weight-pull-form
Fix’N Wag’N offers a low-cost vaccine clinic and microchipping for dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets! A $10 tech fee is charged for each pet receiving a vaccine or microchip (cash or card accepted).
Pre-registration is available but not required.
For more information
» Click Here
Rodeo Dog forms a bond between dog and handler and demonstrates training and good teamwork. Dogs move around barrels as owners take on the challenge of deciding the best way to work the dogs.
Each team starts at an easy pace and works their way to harder and more challenging levels. Good teamwork can develop with any dog and handler team, and both handler and dog have fun!
ANIMAL ARENA
Sponsored by Giant Eagle Pet Pharmacy
Friday: 6 pm, 8 pm
Saturday: 11 am, Noon, 2 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: Noon, 1 pm
Looking to add a new member to the family? Whether considering a playful kitten or mature canine, opportunities abound. Local shelters and breed rescue groups can help you find the perfect match.
ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED THROUGHOUT HALL
Visit throughout weekend
