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Woofstock -- The Great Chandler Dog Walk

Join the City of Chandler for the second annual Woofstock festival, featuring the Great Chandler Dog Walk and more! It's a great event for the entire family – adults, kids ... and dogs! Bring your leashed, well-mannered dog out to enjoy a day of fun with other dog lovers and their K-9 friends.

Saturday, November 20, 2010
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tumbleweed Park
FREE ADMISSION
 

Chandler is proud to partner with the American Service Animal Society and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control for this special event that is sure to make everyone howl with joy.

Bring the entire family out for a day of tail waggin' activities, including: Great Chandler Dog Walk, Concert for Critters, Pet Contests, Raffle Prizes, Interactive Demonstrations, Dog Massages, Pet Psychic, Mini Bark Park, and other pet-friendly vendors.  

Woofstock is the recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Community Special Event presented by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association.

Year Round Tips For Pets! - NEW FEATURE
Enjoy fun and useful tips that will help that special member of the family!  These tips will change from time to time, so visit often.

It gets very hot in Arizona early in the year and stays hot through early fall.  Make smart choices for your pet.

  • NEVER leave your pet in a parked car, even with the windows open.  An animal's body temperature can rise in just seconds, causing heat-related problems or even death.  Normal body temperature for dogs and cats is between 101 and 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Walk your pet on cooler surfaces to protect his feet from burning.  If the pavement is too hot for you to hold your hand on for more then a few seconds, it's much too hot for your pet's paws.
  • Keep walks to a minimum.  Your pet is much closer to the hot pavement and its body can heat up very quickly.



Woofstock Rules of Play

  • Keep dog on leash at all times
  • Each dog must have it's own walker
  • Poop Bags ... we have them ... please use them!
  • No shock collars
  • No pulling carts
  • Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated
  • Rain or shine
  • No refunds
        

 
  

Schedule of Activities

  • 8:45 am    Walk Registration Begins
                    Walk Packet Pick-up Begins
    9:00 am    Event Starts
                    Forever Loved Dog Safety Talk
    9:10 am    Anna Collins on Stage
    9:30 am    Blazin’ K9s Demonstration
                    Good Dog Agility Demonstration
    9:55 am    Silverhawke on Stage
    10:00 am  AZ Disc Dogs Demonstration
                    Good Dog Agility Public Participation
    10:30 am  Blazin’ K9s Demonstration
    10:40 am  The Surf Guitar Villains on Stage
    11:00 am  AZ Disc Dogs Demonstration 
                    Forever Loved Dog Training Demo
    11:25 am  Come Back Buddy on Stage
    11:30 am  Pets on Parade Check-in Begins
                    Blazin’ K9s Demonstration 
                    Good Dog Agility Public Participation
    12:00 pm  Pets on Parade Begins
                    Forever Loved Dog Safety Talk
    12:30 pm  Come Back Buddy on Stage
                    Good Dog Agility Demonstration
    1:00 pm    AZ Disc Dogs Demonstration
                    Forever Loved Dog Training Demo
    1:10 pm    Modern Retro on Stage
    1:30 pm    Blazin’ K9s Demonstration 
            

 
  

Great Chandler Dog Walk & Pet Parade

  • Great Chandler Dog Walk
    Presented by American Service Animal Society
    Owners and their dogs have the opportunity to walk in this non-competitive challenge. Three courses are available to challenge all levels of walkers. View Course Map
     
    Pre-Registration Cost - $20.00 per dog*
    Preregister through Nov. 20, 2009 at 6 p.m.
    *Goodie Bags are guaranteed
    Pre-register Online Here

    Event Day Registration Cost - $25.00 per dog
    8:45 a.m. Registration Begins
    *Accepted Payment Types – Cash or Checks

    8:45 a.m. Pre-Register Goodie Bag Pick-up Begins

    Walking Courses
    Dotson Dash – Small Course*
    Bichon Buzz – Medium Course*
    Huskey Hustle – Long Course^
    View Course Map

    *Course stays within Tumbleweed Park
    ^Course uses Tumbleweed Park and the Paseo Trail

    Course Start Times
    All courses have open starts and the last race start begins at 11 a.m.

    For more information on the Great Chandler Dog Walk visit http://dogs4vets.org/woofstock.php or call 480-802-9339. 
       
  • Pets on ParadeNew This Year
    Grab your favorite costume and put it on your dog for a parade at noon. The first 100 owners and dogs that get a entry number at the event will be able to participate. Top 3 dressed dogs in costume will win prizes.
    Participation Number Distribution – 11:30 a.m.
    Parade Begins – Noon 
          

 
        

Pet-Friendly Services

 
  

Vendors

  • Vendor Opportunities 
    Please check back with us in July 2010 for more information on space for the 3rd annual Woofstock. 
      


    


 

Sponsored by

City of Chandler logo

American Service Animal Society logo

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control logo



  

Meet Our Partners

American Service
Animal Society

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to enabling disabled veterans to live a more productive life through the use of service animals.  We envision a world in which disabled veterans are able to lead a happier and healthier life through the use of a service animal.

  • Provide the funding for a disabled veteran to be partnered with a trained service animal.
  • Assist the disabled veteran in the selection of a qualified trainer and appropriate service animal.
  • Monitor the progress of the disabled veteran and his or her dog.
  • Support the disabled veteran as much as possible in caring for the service animal.
  • Rescue service animals, re-partner when possible or find the animal a good non-service home.

Maricopa County
Animal Care & Control
People love pets. We do what we do because over 55,000 animals in Maricopa County need us each year!
MCACC strives to take care of
animals and to be proactive and
offer programs to prevent problems
before they occur.

  • Mission… Is to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of people and pets in Maricopa County.
  • Vision… Animal Care and Control strives to reduce the dangers and nuisances caused by irresponsible pet ownership, and to protect pets from abuse, neglect and homelessness.
  • Values… Transparency, Accountability, Professionalism, Clarity, Safety, Humane Attitude.