Upcoming Events

10th Annual Chinook Olympics
Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
It's A Dog's World - York, Maine

Don't Miss the 10^th annual Chinook Olympics!  It's absolutely the most fun you can have with a dog!

Each year, 30-40 Chinooks and "Chinooks for a day", gather to participate in the Chinook Olympics.  We have fun games for everyone, including team and individual events, and everyone who participates goes home a winner!  Winners earn ribbons and receive fun prizes - like dog toys and treats, and we have a raffle with great Chinook items and even a pot luck BBQ with some really awesome food!  Bring a human food dish to share, and a prize to donate to the raffle.  Oh, and don't forget your checkbook - our merchandise is pretty fun.

All friendly dogs are welcome, regardless of breed, but they must go through a special ceremony at the beginning of the day to make them a "Chinook for a day".  All dog must be leashed and under control at all times, except in the doggy play area, which is fenced in and away from the games.  We strongly recommend that you bring a crate to house your dog for times when you cannot watch it.  All children must be supervised during the event.

Our games include:

Chinooks Says - a version of Simon Says for dogs that is very competitive!

Egg in Spoon Relay Race - a team event full of spills and laughs - the best event!!!

Musical Chairs - the same as before, only with a dog who must sit before you can - watch out, this can be a contact sport!

Sack Race - while kids can participate in any event, this one is just for them!

Obstacle Course - jumps, tunnels, and other obstacles make this timed event really fun!

Tic-Tac-Toe - your dog has to win the square through a timed stay!

Agility Course - a real course is set up, and dogs are able to play on the equipment all day.  At the end of the day, we run a novice course.

We also have a few fun judged events, like a special class for puppies (no hints on this one!), a costume contest and a freestyle tricks class that is always fun!

The most winning puppy and adult get a lovely prize for being the best Olympiads!  Most any dog can win this honor - all you have to do is compete in every event!

This event is held rain or shine, as we have an indoor facility.

Directions to "It's A Dog's World" 37 Birch Hill Road, York, ME  207-363-0099.

Coming South on Rte. 95 take the York Exit.  Turn left off of the exit and right (south) onto Rte. 1.  Turn right on Rte. 91 north.  Go approximately 4 miles.  Turn left onto Birch Hill Road.  1/8 mile turn right into the facility.

Coming North on Rte. 95, take exit 3 and follow to Rte. 1 to Kittery Malls.  Turn left at light at Kittery Trading Post onto Rte. 101.  Go 2 miles.  Turn right onto Beech Ridge Road.  Go 1 mile, turn left onto Birch Hill Road.  Go several miles and facility will be on your left.