1st Iloilo Dog Festival slated on May 17-19

Canine lovers in Iloilo City will surely "bark" their support for the 1st Iloilo Dog Festival slated on May 17-19 at Plazuela de Iloilo. Organized by the Philippine Dog Welfare Association Inc. the 3-day event will kick off with a "paw-rade" on May 17 and feature everything about dogs and dog lovers including seminars, demonstrations, booths for doggie treats, doggie medical mission, doggie talent contests and fashion show among others. Here's the full schedule of the event

Schedule of Events

May 17, 2013 (Friday - Day 1)
06:30 Assembly time for Paw-rade
07:00 Paw-rade
08:00 Mass and Pet Blessing
09:00 Introduction of Philippine Dog Guide Association (PDGA) and Introduction of PDGA Officers
10:00 Presentation of All Breeds
12:00 Free Lunch for Pets and Owners / Acquaintance Party (Bring your own Dog Bowl)
2:00 Lecture about Awareness and Wellness / Proper care of Dogs By Dr.Neil Cruz (From Manila)
3:00. Question and Answer
4:00 Fun and Games ( Dogs and Pet Owners )
5:00 Opening of Booths for Dog accessories

May 18, 2013 (Saturday - Day 2)
9:00 Grooming Seminar with Wendell Sabile and Eric Lezarda
11:00 Pack Leader K9 Basic Obedience Training and Protection Demonstration
12:00 Free Lunch for Pets and Owner
2:00 Talent Contest ( All Breeds)
5:00 Dog Treats

May 19, 2013 (Sunday - Day 3)
08:00 Medical Mission (Free Consultation, Vaccine, etc.
11:00 Open Forum
12:00 Free Lunch for Pets and Owners
1:00 Registration for Conformation n Paw Couture (Fashion Show for Dogs )
5:00 Conformation and Fashion Show for Dogs

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