Oregon Humane Society - Doggie Dash 2013

Activities and Vendors

In addition to enjoying a wonderful walk or run through Portland, there are plenty of activities to enjoy before and after the Dash.

Full Schedule of Contests, Clinics, Music and More »

Canine Contests

 
  Canine Crooner Contest
  • Best Singing Duo (dog & human)
  • Doggie Musical Sit (like Musical Chairs)
  • Best Silly Pet Trick
  • Peanut Butter Challenge (which dog eats peanut butter the fastest)
  • Frisbee Contest (fetch a Frisbee, judged on time and distance)
  • Last Beggar Sitting (new!)
  • Doggie and Human Dance Contest (new!)

Note: There is no charge to participate, but you must be a registered Dasher with a race bib in order to join in a contest.

Doggie Clinics and Shows

Don't miss these great opportunities to teach your dog new skills:

  • Frisbee Demonstration by professional doggie Frisbee team
  • Herding Dogs Clinic
  • Frisbee Clinic (get help teaching Fido to fetch the disc)
  • Sports with Dogs Clinic for Children

Note: There is no charge to participate, but you must be a registered Dasher with a race bib.

Food, Music, Vendors & More

  • Pancake breakfast (free to Dashers; $5 for others)
  • Live music - Featuring Whistlin' Rufus 10 - 11 am; World's Finest 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Children's activities
  • Vendor village featuring great pet products and services
  • OHS booths where you can learn about our animal investigators, training classes, and more

Schedule

Time

North Stage

Starting Line Stage

South Stage

Frisbee Area

Other

7:30 am Registration Opens
7:45 Terry Baber
8:00 Sports Dog Clinic Pancakes 8-12
Papa Murphy's
Noodles & Co. 
8:15
8:30
8:45 Sponsor Presentations
9:00 2.5 Run & walk 
9:15 2.5 Walk
9:30 2.5 Walk
9:45 Whistlin' Rufus Band 1.5 Walk Begins
10:00
10:15 Last Beggar Sitting Frisbee Show
10:30 Singing Duo
10:45 Best Kiss Frisbee Clinic
11:00 LexiDog Fashion Show Frisbee Contest
11:15 Doggie & Human Dance Off
11:30 World's Finest Doggie Musical Chairs
11:45
12:00 pm Frisbee Show
12:15 Silly Pet Trick
12:30 Peanut Butter Challenge
12:45
1:00

 

Participating Vendors

Top Dog Vendors

Good Buddy Vendors

  • Amy Louise Art
  • Bath Fitter
  • Blue Dog Bakery
  • Champion Windows
  • Cleanup Inc
  • Doggie Paddle
  • Dove Lewis
  • Dream On, LLC
  • Elias Ceramics
  • Happy Tails Pet Center
  • The Hip Hound
  • Hotel Monaco
  • Laurelhurst Veterinary Hospital
  • Northwest Neighborhood Veterinary Hospital
  • PCC Veterinary Technology Club
  • Pet Pros
  • Petco 5K9 Walk/Run
  • Petcurean
  • Portland Dog Runner
  • Portland Parks and Recreation Dog Program
  • Portland Veterinary Medical Association
  • Powell Boulevard Veterinary Clinic
  • Rug Empire
  • Sojos Pet Food and Treats
  • STAM Grain-free Treats
  • Stella & Chewy's
  • Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency
  • Tuffy Pet Foods
  • TurboPUP
  • Wag
  • Wag the Dog, Inc
  • WellPet
  • Whole Pet NW