Presented by Get Rattled!

Meet some of the examples of wildlife that may pique your dog's curiosity while you're out and about together. The trainers at GetRattled are familiar with rattle snakes, skunks, porcupines, toads, and many other wild animals

GetRattled Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for dogs aims to ensure your dog and your family never has to go through the tragedy of a venomous bite which can cause excruciating pain, permanent physical damage, thousands of dollars in expense, and even death! GetRattled training will bring you peace of mind that your dog will avoid a dangerous rattlesnake encounter.

Lure Chasing is a fast-paced, fun chase sport. Dogs run after a “bunny” lure (usually a white plastic bag) that is attached to a line that is controlled by a machine and a lure operator. The machine runs the line at the speed determined by the lure operator (and the dogs) and the dogs chase the lure. Even though the sport originated for sighthounds, many dogs love the thrill of the chase – not just sighthounds. It doesn’t matter if your dog is a Chihuahua or a Great Dane or a mix of anything in between – if they love to chase things, they will LOVE Lure Chasing! And even if you think they won’t – many people are very surprised when their dogs go nuts for the lure!

 Lure Coursing at the 2018 Vegas Pet Expo is provided by K-9 Allure

Small pups will run swiftly to their owner at the finish line, coaxed by food or toys. Stop by to watch the Small Dog Races and see if they choose to run the course, run in circles, or visit with a neighboring pooch - every small pooch is welcome to race and will receive a small prize for their participation! Have fun racing, and may the best pup win - Who are we kidding? All pups are the best pups, we don’t judge!

The low-cost vaccinations and microchipping at the Vegas Pet Expo are being graciously offered by:

Spay Neuter Center

Vaccinations Microchipping Dewormer

Musical Chairs is a doggy variation of the classic children’s game. Music plays as handlers walk with their dogs counter-clockwise around a rectangular area. A line of chairs (with alternating chairs facing in opposite direction) runs down the center of the rectangle.  When the music stops, the handlers instruct their dogs to sit by verbal request and/or hand signal only (i.e., without touching them) and rush to sit on a vacant chair in the center of the rectangle. Stop by and take part in this popular event – everyone can play! To enter, bring your pet to the entertainment stage 15 minutes prior to the contest start time.

Show off your pet dressed in their best costume for the super popular Pet Costume Contest! Each pet must wear a costume during the competition period to be eligible. Winners will be determined by audience applause as assessed by the pet expo staff. To enter, bring your pet to the agility course at 4:15PM on Saturday and 3:15pm on Sunday.

Does your pet have an amazing talent? Here’s your chance to show it off! To enter, bring your pet to the main stage and be ready to dance, jump, sing, or whatever your specialty may be. Contest will consist of one category: Best Trick. Immediately following the competition, winners will be determined by audience applause as assessed by Expo staff. Stop by the prize sign-up table near the entrance to register. 

Presented By - Smarty Paws Canine Coaching

Agility is a sport that appeals to all dog lovers - from junior handlers to senior citizens.  Agility is designed to demonstrate a dog’s ability and drive to work with it’s handler in a variety of situations. The dogs and handlers will demonstrate agility basics such as jumping over agility jumps and jumping through tires, negotiating a teeter, and driving through weave poles.