Some things we've done at doggie "pawties":
"leave it" competition. Dogs and owners sit in a big circle. Paper plate is placed infront of each dog. Then the person running the show places food on each plate (something yummy), owner is allowed to give commands such as "leave it" or whatever works but cannot physically intervene. Food keeps being added (make it interesting)...last dog to eat wins.
"Simon Says" Caller names a "trick", sit, down, rollover, etc... that dogs in group know. Owner gives command to their dog.
"musical chairs" place hulahoops on the floor in a large circle. play music. owners walk dogs around outside of hoops (one less hoop than dog). when the music starts owners try to get their dog to sit inside a hoop (only one dog per hoop). Once all hoops are filled, the dog who is left over is out.
"dog kissing contest" - do I really need to elaborate?
"longest tail, shortest tail, tallest, whitest, biggest ears" etc...use your imagination and give out awards making sure everyone wins.
Also, if it's going to be hot, it's nice to have some clean baby pools sitting around outside during outdoor events. |