It’s a dog’s world at Farmpark during Working Dog Weekend.Discover the many roles that the versatile canine has played in our lives through the years. From the tiny terrier hunting rodents underground to the Newfoundlands, the gentle giants of the dog world, rescuing stranded boaters from the water.
Throughout history, dogs have assisted man in his daily life as hunters, herders, guard dogs and draft animals.
They are
partners
in law enforcement. guide the blind and provide therapy by visiting hospitals and nursing homes.
Presentations
Buckeye Dock Dogs Dock jumping—the fastest growing sport in the canine world.
Buckeye Retrievers
& Carronade Retrievers
Field, hunt and water skills
Reading to Rover
Grain Room from
1 to 3 pm Saturday and Sunday......................................Photo by J. Dell Photography
Children’s books will be provided for our younger guests by Geauga West Library to read to one of our wonderfully trained therapy dogs.
This program provides a fun, non-judgmental and comfortable environment where children read to the dogs.
Reading to Rover, along with other canine reading was developed to help children improve their reading skills. Students involved in such programs experience not only improved reading skills, but decreased school absenteeism, increased frequency of completed homework assignments and improved social skills and self confidence. Stop by the Grain Room (located in the Arena) to discover and participate in this program.
Other Activities
Farmpark's sheep herding Border Collie
Obedience
Sled dogs
Flyball
Agility
Horse and hound relay
Parade of breeds
Cart pulling dogs
Rescue groups Service dogs
Pony Rides (Additional fee)
Photos by Earl Linaburg
Due to the nature of this event and facility,
do not bring your pets.
Visit with 4-H clubs and representatives from a variety of canine organizations and shop the many vendors offering pet related items and services, plus make a craft in the kids’ activity area.
Pick up something special for Rover in the Farmpark Gift Shop and treat yourself to a
tasty bite in the J&J Café at Farmpark.
Take 1-90 to Rt. 306 (Mentor, Kirtland Exit), South on Rt. 306 five miles to Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt.6), East on Euclid Chardon Road one mile. Entrance to Farmpark is on the right
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Reading to Rover, along with other canine reading was developed to help children improve their reading skills. Students involved in such programs experience not only improved reading skills, but decreased school absenteeism, increased frequency of completed homework assignments and improved social skills and self confidence. Stop by the Grain Room (located in the Arena) to discover and participate in this program.
Farmpark's sheep herding Border Collie
Admission
