Our 8th annual Boxer Bash is scheduled for Saturday, September 13th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brown County Fairgrounds (expo building north) in De Pere.  The cost is $5.00 a person or $10.00 per family.  Goodie bags will be given to the first 100 people to arrive.

Download a Boxer Bash flyer!

About the Bash

The Boxer Bash is our largest fundraiser of the year.  But we aren't just trying to pick your pocket!  We do our best to show you (and your dog, if you bring one) a great time by providing food, a bake sale, speakers, demonstrations, and tons of vendors.  And yes, we will have lure coursing and CGC testing again this year! 

Tentative Schedule of Events

11:00 a.m.	Kick off Boxer Bash 2008! Welcome!
11:15 a.m.	Meet some of the GABR dogs available for adoption.  Interested in adopting a Boxer?  Head on up to the stage to meet a few that need homes.
11:30 a.m.	Speaker:  Matthew Bachmann will teach you how to turn your dog into a certified therapy dog.  Matt has two therapy dogs, one of whom is deaf.  He participates in hospital programs as well as "kids read to dogs" library programs.
12:00 p.m.	Special adopter awards given
12:15 p.m	Speaker: Gabrielle Radford to discuss ways to help homeless dogs
12:45 p.m.	Contest: best kiss (the dog kisses YOU, in case you wondered!)
1:00 p.m.	Speaker:  Trainer Kim Waugus discusses the AKC's Canine Good Citizen program and answers your questions.
1:30 p.m.	Contest: best trick
1:45 p.m.	Speaker: Dr. Lynn Dennis of Harmony Vet discusses holistic veterinary care (acupuncture, Chinese herbs, etc.)
2:15 p.m.	Contest: Fastest sit in the Midwest
2:30 p.m.	Contest: Best kidney bean (Can your dog bend himself in two?  If so, he might just win a prize!)
2:45 p.m.	Silent auction ends
3:00 p.m.	Another Bash comes to an end!

Events going on throughout the day: CGC testing, lure course, door prizes!  Email Kim to sign your dog up for the CGC test. 

Vendors/Participants

Mit Liebe German Shepherd Rescue
Corgimo Collars
Heather's Homemade Dog Treats
Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue
Will Croff's Poochie Portraits
Sewing by Diane
Me & Them Pet Bakery
Bobbie's Boxer Coats
Wisconsin Boston Terrier Rescue
Tastefully Simple
Captured Spirit Studios
Petlane
Too Cute
Great Lakes Weimaraner Rescue
Gentle Paws Dog Training

Would you like to be an exhibitor at the Bash? Check out our exhibitor page for more information. 

We are looking for speakers and demonstrators for the main stage.  If you have a special skill or topic related to dogs, please contact us!

Donors/Supporters

Urs's Purses
Kate and George Lee
The MacLaughlin Family
Charlotte and Wayne Gotz
Donna Seebruch
Milwaukee County Zoo
Dennis and Nancy Stenstrom
Carl's Mom's Friend
Nylabone
Flint River Ranch
Merrick Pet Care Products
Wisconsin Pet Products
Premier Pet Products
Charlee Bear
Blue Dog Bakery
Fromm Family Foods
Pet Expressions
Abby Pertzborn
Wahl
Barb Palmer
Sketch-Your-Pet
Cozy Critter
Embraceable Urns
Family Pet Food Center/Pulaski
Tomahawk Lumber
Mary Stenstrom
Planet Urine
Muttluks

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Coming to the Bash?  Great, we can't wait to see you! A couple of things to keep in mind:

• Friendly dogs (of all breeds) on leash are welcome!
• Please do not bring unvaccinated puppies under the age of four months.  There will be lots of dogs at the Bash and we wouldn't want your pup to get sick.
• Because the focus of this event is on rescue dogs that need homes, we ask that breeders not advertise at the Boxer Bash. 
• No females in heat, please.
• No flexi-leads, please.

Looking for a pet-friendly hotel in town?  There are quite a few and the good news is that there is no Packer home game that weekend!  Check the petswelcome.com site for a listing.