Our 8th annual Boxer Bash is scheduled for Saturday, September 13th at the Brown County Fairgrounds (expo building north) in De Pere. Please stay tuned for more details!
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. |
TBA |
| 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
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
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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.
