Dog Day Out at Purina Farms

Friday, August 23, 2024
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Saturday, August 24, 2024
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Get ready for a tail-waggin' good time at the Purina Farms outdoor show fields on Friday, August 23 or Saturday, August 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. each day at Dog Day Out!

Dog Day Out will feature a variety of canine sports, games, and activities designed to challenge your dog mentally and physically. There's something for dogs of every size and energy level to enjoy with over 10 stations to explore including:

- Flying Disc

- Lure Coursing

- Canine Obstacle Course

- Furbol Futbol 

- Dock Diving  (NOTE: Day-of registration is required for this activity. Upon arrival, be sure to make your way to the pool to reserve your spot to try out the canine sport of diving dog at no additional cost.) 

- And more!

Additionally, $1 of each pup's registration fee will be donated to Five Acres Animal Shelter.

Advance registration is required. No walk-up registration will be allowed for this event. Cost for the first dog is $20. Additional dogs are $15 each. People are free! Maximum of four dogs per registration. Additionally, $1 of each pup's registration fee will be donated to Five Acres Animal Shelter.

Register at purinafarms.com

* Nestle Purina PetCare Company will donate $1 of each online registration fee to Five Acres Animal Shelter during the promotion period. Dogs are welcome! No retractable leashes. Dogs must be up to date on vaccination, have a visible rabies ID tag, be well socialized and free of health concerns. Puppies must be at least 4 months old with age-appropriate vaccinations to attend. View our complete guidelines and visiting pet policy at purinafarms.com. 

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