South Lake Tahoe Goes to the Dogs

The 2nd Annual Dog Carnival returns to South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, August 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. The non-profit Dawgs on the Run puts on the event to promote the fun and benefits of having dogs in our lives. This full day of fun is for dogs and their humans to enjoy and includes games, contests, raffles, food, prizes and informative demonstrations. All leashed dogs are invited!

Dog Games and contests during the day include:

Play Dead Time Contest

Peanut Butter Lick Contest
Agility Contest
Strut Your Mutt Runway Costume Contest
Groom Off Makeover
Tail Wagging Trick Contest
I have The Music In Me Musical Chairs
Dawgy Karaoke Contest
Barnyard Bingo
Bobbing For Tennis Balls

There will be special presentations by Tammy Cowen of K9 Bliss Dog Behavior & Training will be available for questions and answers, a Paw Reader, Jacki Wright Mobile Dog & Cat Grooming will be on hand with demonstrations and grooming tips and a Big Bite Biscuit Bake Off with local chefs. Pet rescue groups will be on hand for adoptions as well as the South Lake Tahoe Humane Society.

Who's the Tahoe Dog Contest is back! Dog owners will post their dog's photo and short essay on why they deserve the honor on the Dawg's on the Run Facebook page and the winner will be announced during the carnival.

Ski Run Blvd is closed at Larch Avenue for the event which runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit their website for more information.

Dawgs On The Run is a non-profit organization based in South Lake Tahoe, California (filing pending). Our purpose is to expose people to educational information and resources for responsible pet care and to help pet owner gain a better understanding about their impact on the community.

We have a personal commitment to our dogs and community and have developed an event to improve owner awareness in a fun and light-hearted way that the whole family can enjoy; with a carnival theme and fun activities, to assist us in accomplishing our mission.

Many pet owners are unaware of the basic needs of their pets and the potential health concerns that can arise, due to lack of knowledge of these fundamentals. Owners will have access to information ranging from basic veterinary care and nutrition to grooming, training and behavior management. Attending local area resources will also help to connect pet owners with helpful organizations designed to support responsible and lifelong pet ownership.

There are many ways you can help, from attending our event, volunteering your time to sharing our event information with others.