The Gold Coast Cluster

Long Island dogs and their owners will get the chance to strut their stuff at the annual all-breed dog shows, obedience and AKC Rally trials, In addition to watching more than 800 dogs entered to compete in a variety of dog sports, visitors and their purebred or all-American dogs can get in on the action at AKC’s My Dog Can Do That, where participants try out Agility, a fun and fast-paced obstacle course. They can also test their water skills at Dock Diving in the 25,000-gallon tank as part of this three-day celebration. An AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer will also be on site to highlight the American Kennel Club’s disaster relief efforts nationwide. The trailer, which helps create a safe, temporary home-base for at least 50 pets immediately after a disaster is declared, will be available for viewing at the show. The Ladies Kennel Association of America has donated a second trailer to the Office of Emergency Management in Nassau County, and was once again recognized by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano this past March. Show Schedule: Information will be available at www.infodog.com after May 15. Click on New York and scroll down for breed judging time and scheduling information for Ladies Kennel Association Of America (Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20) and Long Island Kennel Club (Sunday, May 21). WHEN: Friday, May 19th: · Dog Show · AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC®) Testing – Open to all dogs. · My Dog Can Do That – An introduction to AKC agility competition open to all dogs (10 am – 3 pm) · North America Diving Dogs presents Dock Diving – open to all. · Shopping Mall – Pick up a present for your favorite pet, needed supplies or something for yourself! · Specialty Shows: Bulldogs, Dachshunds, English Springer Spaniels, Afghan Hounds Saturday, May 20th: · AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Testing – Open to all dogs. · My Dog Can Do That - An introduction to AKC agility competition open to all dogs (10 am – 3 pm) · Dog Show, Obedience Trial and AKC Rally® Trial – two events back-to-back · Shopping Mall – Pick up a present for your favorite pet, needed supplies or something for yourself! · Specialty Shows: Bulldogs, Labrador Retrievers, German Shorthaired Pointers, Golden Retrievers, Dachshunds, Afghan Hounds, Kerry Blue Terriers, Collies, English Springer Spaniels. · North America Diving Dogs presents Dock Diving – open to all. Sunday, May 21st: · My Dog Can Do That: - An introduction to AKC agility competition open to all dogs (10 am to 3 pm) · Breeders’ Showcase - learn more about some of your favorite breeds and some you may never have seen before! (lunchtime) · North American Diving Dogs presents Dock Diving – open to all. · Shopping Mall – Pick up a present for your favorite pet, needed supplies or something for yourself!