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The Boatyard Dog® trials
Photo by Jamie Bloomquist

Sign up to have your dog be a part of the Boatyard Dog® Trials at the MAINE BOATS, HOMES & HARBORS SHOW, August 13-15, 2010, in Rockland, Maine. The six pre-qualified contestants and handlers get into the show free. Please note that, due to liability concerns, NO other animals are allowed on show grounds; leave your pets at home. (The pre-qualified Boatyard Dog® competitors are allowed on the grounds on Sunday morning only).

WHAT'S INVOLVED? This is meant to be a light-hearted, fun (and funny!) event. Dogs and handlers will run a timed obstacle course that might include negotiating a tippy dock, jumping over lobster crates, getting in and out of a small boat, fetching bizarre objects from the water, or whatever else we dream up. A short "freestyle"act is also required. There'll be a parade, so costumes (for dog, owner, or both) are strongly encouraged. And as a previous competitor has noted, "You or your dog will get wet!"

HOW DO I ENTER? ALL DOGS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED TO COMPETE. Send us your submission for 2010 by June 30.

To enter for 2010, email us a letter telling us why your dog should be a trials competitor (be creative, extra points are given for humor). Include a flattering photograph (electronic image), contact information including name and handler, email and a daytime phone number. Email your submission to byd@maineboats.com [1]. The final group of contestants will be chosen from the pool of entries submitted and notified by email. All entry materials become the sole property of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc.

PRIZES: The World Champion(s) will be featured in the regular Boatyard Dog® column in an upcoming issue of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbor magazine and will keep the perpetual "Pup Cup" for one year.