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CBC
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
"Dog Days of Summer" event invites local dogs to Downtown Windsor
On Sunday, downtown Windsor is going to the dogs. The "Dog Days of Summer" event is back for a second year. Hosted by the Downtown Windsor BIA and various local partners, it's billed as a family-friendly event for dogs and their owners. Attendees can expect to see a wide selection of local vendors catering to their dog's needs, offering treats, accessories, grooming products, and various pet services. The event will also feature a Rally Obedience Competition that highlights various skills, and a fashion show, where participants and their pets are encouraged to wear matching outfits. It will take place this Sunday from 10am to 4pm at Senator Croll Park next to Windsor City Hall. Although free to attend, the fee from vendors to attend will benefit the Humane Society and the St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. Kb Singh, a local dog trainer and "Dog Days" event organizer, says Windsor's dog community is strong, and says he wants to provide owners an opportunity to spend time with their pet. "People want to do fun stuff with their dogs but I don't think they have many opportunities to do it," he said. "So this was my way of trying to [give the opportunity] to anyone who loves dogs." Singh says he hopes this event will also be beneficial to the downtown core. "I wanted something right here in the middle of downtown so it helps Windsor, it helps the humane society, it helps St. John's Ambulance, and obviously everyone has a fun time doing it," said Singh. This year's fashion show will have some fierce competition. Lyssa Meloche is the owner of Marzipan - a standard poodle with unmissable bright pink and purple fur. Meloche says this is Marzipan's second "Dog Days" and says the three-hour grooming process allows for interesting conversation. "I'm a dog groomer who owns their own business, and she is a fantastic talking point and fantastic advertising for me." James Kavanaugh says his bull terrier, Padme, has a wardrobe with over twenty outfits for various occasions, including a Cinco De Mayo themed fit and a Star Wars costume. Kavanaugh, sporting a matching floral shirt with Padme, says he's excited for the upcoming "Dog Days" event after last years' success. "[Padme] had a great time," said Kavanaugh. "She loves dressing up."
CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Bring your furry friends: Dog Days of Summer returns on Sunday
Poodle sports pink accents and (right) Neil, Nicole, and their 2-year-old Golden Retriever display their matching shirts. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor) The Dog Days of Summer event is coming back to Downtown Windsor on Sunday. The event, held by the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) and Dog Training with Kb. Dogs and their humans can gather at Senator Croll Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free of charge. The event will feature entertainment, demonstrations, food trucks, vendors, and dog-friendly fun, supporting the Windsor-Essex Humane Society and the St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. Dog-friendly fun includes dog-designed demos, splash pools, treats and accessories, a $7 Rally Obedience Competition, showing off your pup's skills to judges and the audience, and a dog fashion show. 'The downtown core is always full of energy, but there's something extra special when you add dogs to the mix,' said Chris MacLeod, chair of the DWBIA. 'This event is about creating joyful experiences, supporting great causes, and giving people another reason to come downtown and connect.' Kb Singh, a local dog trainer, said this is about community building for everyone involved. 'Windsor-Essex loves its dogs, so an event like this is a great reminder of how strong the bond is between us and our pets,' said Singh. 'It's an event for our most loyal companions and our fiercest allies.' A free pet photo booth and appearances by the Windsor Police Service K9 Unit, giving scent detection demos, will also be present. More information on the downtown fun is available here.
