Dog Fair 2008

Echo met up with his canine and human teammates at the 2008 Dog Fair for a demonstration of their abilities. All of the OccuPaws puppies were there and on their best behavior (View 2008 Dog Fair Photos).

The demonstration was an abbreviated training class followed by two of our working teams moving through an obstacle course. Here are Archie and Oliver discussing strategy before the demonstration:


After the demonstration, Echo walked around the arena "visiting" other dogs. He also performed his ambassador duties in front of the OccuPaws booth soliciting pets and pats. Being deserted by his blond pals he cavorted with the dark side for a few hours.

Just before closing time the OccuPaws dogs put on an encore demonstration. Everyone was put in a DOWN STAY. They all did very well with the constant procession of dogs and humans. The dogs drew rave reviews from passersby on this encore performance.

Was that a DOWN STAY or SLEEP command?