Long Island Pet Expo

in the Park

Demonstrations and Events

Rick Caran and Jilli Dog and Friends - meet Rick and Jilli, the 5lb Yorkie known as the world’s only poker playing dog. She is one of the worlds most popular and talented trick dogs in the world. She will be joined by her brother Spidey Chihuahua and newest member of the family, Ruby, a 3 lb yorkie as Rick demonstrates fun trick training  with your dog.

Rick will have his new book  "Jilli Dog, The Little Dog That Made Mr Kranby Smile"  and will do a book reading and sign copies of the book.

Agility and Obedience Demonstrations by Doggie U

There will also be Agility Run Throughs for the public where you can try the agility course with your dog!

Dancing with your Dog - Diana Frohman and her Golden Retrievers will do Dancing with your Dog demonstrations.  Freestyle is the sport of dancing with your dog.  It is a wonderful display of communication and relationship between dog and handler, set to music.  "Freestyle is Obedience with Attitude"!!  Freestyle is highly entertaining and it is obvious that both dogs and handlers are having a great time. Freestyle is open to all breeds of dogs, including mixed breeds.  There is a class for everyone, from juniors to senior citizens.

Canine Fashion Show and Parade- Calling all Dogs to the Corkys International Haute Fashion Show and Pooch Parade on Saturday at 2pm. bring your canine- mixed breeds and purebred are all welcome to enter and have a howling good time!

Click here for details on how to participate.

Parade of Breeds - calling all purebred breed dogs!    Participate with your dog in the Parade of Breeds to be held on Sunday Sept 18th   at 2pm in the Dog Ring.  Open to purebred dogs 6 months of age and up.

Pets must be healthy, free from parasites and have all necessary shots.

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Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog Testing will be offered Sat 1-4 and

Sun 12-3

All breeds and mixed breeds are welcome. For the Canine Good Citizen Test basic manners and obedience skills will be tested on dogs who are friendly and not aggressive. Dogs must be clean and in good health and at least 6 months of age. Please bring a small brush to be used on our dog during the testing. If your dog passes, you will be given a form to mail to the American Kennel Club who will then send you a gold sealed certificate.

Long Island Search and Rescue- will be doing demonstrations in the ring.

Green Meadows Farm Petting Zoo - Kids will have a great time in this unique petting zoo! All animals will be displayed in colorful petting boxes for the visitors to safely pet and touch. Animals include: Frogs, bugs, toads, lizards, bunnies, guinea-pigs, giant tortoises, pot bellied pig, miniature goats, hedgehogs and chinchillas. Not only will you be able to pet all animals, you will also have the opportunity to purchase animal food to feed them. Friendly farm assistants will be available to assist in the petting of animals and to learn about Stickers the tree frog, Tickles the Hedgehog and more

Petland Discounts Traveling Pet Shows - is a fun and educational show that gives children and adults the chance to pet and learn about all the different animals. Our staff members are friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced in working with animals and children. Watch as our staff performs an exciting, interactive and educational show with animal’s children may not other wise encounter on a daily basis.

At the Petland Discounts Traveling Pet Shows the children will come away with a greater appreciation of these animals and our relationship with them.