Main Entertainment Stage

10:45AM: Sharon Grisold Obedience Dog Training
Are you wondering how other people have such well-behaved dogs? Are you sick of being dragged down the street behind a leash? Do you avoid taking your pup on walks because they’re completely out of control? Learn some quick and easy tips to turn those unwanted behaviors around and help create a pup that can be reliably trusted on-lead and off. Sharon Grisold prides herself on training “un-trainable” dogs.

11:15AM: Alamo Area Partners in Animal Welfare (AAPAW) Announcements
AAPAW will explain their mission and role in the community, the dogs/cats available for adoption and how AAPAW is contributing toward achieving a no-kill San Antonio and their care-adopt-neuter program.

11:30AM: Pet CPR and First Aid Instruction
by South Texas Veterinary Specialists
Knowing what to do in the initial moments of a crisis can be critical to your pet’s life. In the event that a dog is not breathing, CPR, also known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and mouth-to-snout resuscitation, can be used to save your pet’s life and stabilize them until you can reach help. In order to correctly perform pet CPR, it’s important to follow certain steps in their exact order. Join us for a canine CPR demonstration with a Q & A session to follow.

12:00PM: The Importance of Adoption with Shorty Rossi
Shorty Rossi, star of ‘Pit Boss’ on Animal Planet will be making an appearance with his popular canine sidekick, Hercules. Rossi has a special passion that has been a major part of his life since he was a teenager – championing the cause of pit bulls. When Rossi isn’t managing Shortywood Productions, a company that works with little people in the entertainment industry or filming ‘Pit Boss,’ he’s working with Shorty’s Pit Bull Rescue, a charity he formed that rescues, rehabilitates and places neglected and abused pit bulls in loving, nurturing homes. Shorty’s Rescue is not a shelter or a charity; its employees work tirelessly to help relieve the suffering of and prevent cruelty to pit bulls through education and activism.

12:30PM: Pet/Owner Musical Chairs Contest
Musical Chairs is a doggy-variation of the classic children’s game. Music plays as handlers walk with their dogs off-leash counter clockwise around a rectangular area. A line of chairs (with alternating chairs facing in opposite direction) runs down the center of the rectangle. When the music stops, the handlers instruct their dogs to sit by verbal request and/or hand signal only (i.e., without touching them) and rush to sit on a vacant chair in the center of the rectangle. Stop by and take part in this popular event - everyone can play!

12:45PM: Celebrity Pet Expert Harrison Forbes Answers your Pet-Related Questions
Celebrity Pet Expert Harrison Forbes is attending the expo as part of the Toyota Pet Safety Tour. Forbes’ 20 year career as a dog trainer, animal behaviorist and best-selling author has propelled him into the spotlight as a highly sought-after pet expert. His extensive career in dog training has propelled Forbes into becoming the “go-to” guy for national pet stories, appearing on “Larry King Live” discussing the Michael Vick case, as the resident pet expert on “Live with Regis and Kelly,” and appearing on the Fox News Network, CNN, CBS “The Early Show,” and “The Today Show” on NBC. Having been involved in the training and importing of over 700 police service dogs, Harrison has also been called upon to train dogs for films in Hollywood, including Francis Ford Coppola’s film “The Rainmaker.” He’ll be hosting a pet Q & A session, so bring your pet-related concerns and ask away!

1:30PM: Snakes, Lizards and Turtles, Oh My!
By The Reptile Man, Jerry Forster
Reptiles! The very word conjures up a variety of responses, ranging from “Eeeeww, gross!” to “Way cool!” From strange and fun information to interesting facts, Jerry Forster, also known as ‘The Reptile Man,’ knows everything there is to know about both the small and not-so-small reptiles. He’s been presenting interesting stories and facts about his pets and reptiles to people of all ages since 1996. An estimated 3% of households in the United States own at least one reptile. America’s newest pet craze leaves millions of animals misunderstood and mistreated-right from the gecko. Learning about the natural history and proper captive care of these animals just might change your world outlook and get you thinking more about the environment as a whole.

2:00PM: The Importance of Spaying and Neutering
by Animal Care Services (ACS), Dr. Emshoff, DVM
Spaying or neutering your pet is an important decision for pet owners. Come listen to Dr. Anne Emshoff discuss the importance of your pet’s health, as well as the greater impact on the whole community. Millions of pets are euthanized each year and it’s a needless tragedy. By spaying and neutering your pet, you can be an important part of the solution.

2:30PM: Animals Got Talent! Pet Talent Contest
Does your pet have an amazing talent? Here’s your chance to show it off! Contest will consist of one category: Best Trick. Immediately following the competition winners will be determined by audience applause as assessed by Bay Area Pet Expo staff. To enter, bring your pet to the main stage at 2:20PM (you’ll see signage directing you where to go once you arrive at the stage) and be ready to dance, jump, sing, or whatever your specialty may be!

3:00PM: Canine Literacy by Carlotta Schmittgen and “Roxie”
Pet Therapy (visiting VA Hospital, special needs facility and rehabilitation/nursing homes) and Canine Literacy --- a unique and unequaled approach to reading with children at the Elementary school level. Roxie is a member of both programs. Canine Literacy: Carlotta will pick a child from the audience to read to Roxie so people can see how it is done in schools... As the child reads, she interprets Roxie’s questions to the child... like when they miss a word, Roxie will let the child know.

3:30PM: Fostering Military Dogs & the 341st Training Squadron
with Lackland Air Force Base
The puppy program is designed to foster out military working dog puppies to caregivers in the San Antonio area. The puppies learn social skills from the foster families from a variety of social settings before training. The 341st Training Squadron is home to the military working dogs, a Department of Defense program. Military working dogs are used in patrol, drug and explosive detection worldwide, and for specialized DoD mission functions and other government agencies. Come check out how you can help foster these amazing animals.

4:00PM: Easy Grooming 101
by Grooming by Gloria
Tired of wrestling with your pooch to cut it’s nails? Don’t know how to properly brush your cat to reduce shedding? Want some hints and tips on how to keep your pup looking tip-top between grooming sessions? Grooming by Gloria will share some great ideas to keep your pet looking their fit and fabulous best!

4:30PM: The Myths Surrounding Breed-Specific Legislation by Shorty Rossi
Breed-specific legislation (BSL) refers to laws that target dogs based on how they look rather than their actions. Hundreds of U.S. cities have already enacted BSL, and more cities adopt it every year. Many cities and counties—plus Marine Corps and Army bases—have banned select breeds altogether. Currently, BSL most often focuses on Pit Bull types (dogs that have “Pit Bull characteristics”), but some cities also target Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinchers, American Bull Dogs, Bull Terriers, Mastiffs, Dalmatians, Chow Chows, other large breeds and mixes of the targeted breeds. Shorty Rossi, star of ‘Pit Boss’ on Animal Planet will be making an appearance with his popular canine sidekick, Hercules, who just so happens to be a Pit Bull. Rossi has a special passion that has been a major part of his life since he was a teenager – championing the cause of pit bulls. Come learn why BSL doesn’t work and how you can help prevent breed discrimination.

5:00PM: Pet Costume Contest
Due to it’s size, this popular event takes place on the agility course. Please see that schedule for details.

5:50PM: Alamo Area Partners in Animal Welfare (AAPAW) Closes the Expo
AAPAW will discuss their role in the community, the number of total adoptions for the day and their care-adopt-neuter programs.

AGILITY COURSE

Agility Demonstrations Presented by Rob Cary Pet Resort
Agility is a sport that appeals to all dog lovers - from junior handlers to senior citizens- and can be performed by almost any pooch. Agility is designed to demonstrate a dog’s ability and drive to work with it’s handler in a variety of situations. Rob Cary Pet Resort will be doing agility demos along with some rally work. Information regarding how to get started in agility, a list of local agility clubs and a Q & A session will follow the demonstrations.
10:10AM, 11:00AM, 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM, 4:00PM

5:00PM: Pet Costume Contest
Show off your pet dressed in their best costume for the super popular Pet Costume Contest! Each pet must wear a costume during the competition period to be eligible. Winners will be determined by audience applause as assessed by the pet expo staff. To enter, bring your pet to the agility course at 4:45PM (you’ll see signage directing you where to go once you arrive at the at the agility course).

ACTIVITIES COURSE

Obedience Training Demontsrations by Sit Means Sit Dog Training
Obedience should be fun and challenging for your dog - they love challenges and learning; it provides mental stimulation and is the key to their sanity. But just as important, it shouldn’t change your dog’s personality. Obedience is the single most important ingredient for your dog to live a happy life. Obedience is great for nervous or previously abused dogs also - the confidence it can provide is priceless. Sit Means Sit Trainer Ian Avery will go through the basics of obedience training, from basic to advanced work, including a bite work demonstration. Bite work is an advanced obedience training that utilizes the dog’s natural prey drive to motivate it for protection or sport. This type of training should only be conducted by extremely experienced trainers and handlers and should not be tried at home. Come learn how to increase your pet’s freedom by teaching them an obedience language that you both can understand.
10:15AM, 12:15AM, 2:15PM, 4:15PM

Lackland Airforce Base Military Dog Demonstrations
Dogs have been a part of military life for as long as there have been armies. Many famous commanders have had mascot dogs and the common soldier has had dog companions as part of camp life. A dog is man’s best friend even when the man is a soldier. Patrol dogs are trained to guard an intruder while being searched for weapons or contraband. The dog will react should there be any indication of aggression towards the owner, or attempt to escape. Detection dogs are trained in tracking and search in a multitude of disciplines, such as personnel search or article search in buildings, open-area or vehicle. Come see these everyday heroes as they demonstrate how they keep us all safe.
11:15AM, 1:15PM, 3:15PM