CANINE CAPERS was a great success!
 

Green Dog Walkers (GDW) along with the Falkirk Council Outdoor Access Rangers, FC Litter Strategy Team and Callendar Woods Forestry Commission Scotland Rangers co-sponsored the 2nd annual CANINE CAPERS in Callendar Park, Falkirk on Sunday 11th July. Last year’s event was at Zetland Park; for next year we are looking at Dollar Park. Each year the event will be held in a different park in the Falkirk District, to spread the fun around! This year an estimated 500 dog owners showed up and about half as many dogs!

Lots of local groups had stalls -- we all ended up under the big marquee due to wind -- and there were contests for dogs and kids alike. The Valley FM radio kids from Bo’Ness were our MCs and ran the PA System to announce events throughout the afternoon, playing Elvis' "Hound Dog" at regular intervals.

Taking part were Scottish Kennel Club, Pet Fostering Services, Guide Dogs, Boxer Rescue, A&G Vets, Tall Tails, SNH, CGI, Friends of Dollar Park's GDW Group and dog portrait and dog toy/treat vendors. The Litter Strategy and Rangers had displays and activities for the kids as did Forestry Commission Scotland. Agility demonstrations were provided by Auchinlay Agility Group, Grangemouth Dog Club and two shows featuring herding sheep dog and runner ducks were performed by Quack Commandos.

Contests ran all afternoon including agility and waggiest tail, best biscuit catcher and the like. Many dogs went home with rosettes and everyone had a brilliant time.

Plans are afoot for 2011, most likely July again. We will keep you posted.

For additional report and photos, click here.

Photographs by Eddie McEleney, see more photographs from the Canine Capers day.

 

Mascots caper at dog day

Keep Scotland Beautiful’s dog mascots took part in Falkirk Council’s Green Dog Walkers 2nd annual Canine Capers event at the weekend.

They bounded along to the family fun day in Callendar Park to remind dog walkers to clean up after their pet this summer. The mascots will be making an appearance at various events throughout the country in the run up to and during National Poop Scoop Week at the end of July.