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Anchorage Pet Expo

June 15, 2013

10 am - 6 pm
Demo times: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm (on the 1/2 hour)
Location: Sullivan Arena

ADGW will have a strong presence at this exciting event, with an informational booth and six demonstrations throughout the day!

 

Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys 2013!
June 19-20 and June 22-23, 2013
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We will host our eigth annual set of solstice-themed flyball tournaments.

 

Past Events
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.2013 - Past Events

 

5th Annual Spring Fever Flyball Fest
April 13-14, 2013
Races at regular intervals during the following times:
Saturday 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Alyeska Canine Trainers (549 W International Airport Rd), Anchorage, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments. Download the Spring Fever Flyball Fest flyer (pdf).

 

Alyeska Canine Trainers Annual Mutt Show
February 24, 2013
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Demo time: 3:15 pm
Location: ACT Building, 549 W. International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Alyeska Canine Trainers. We performed a flyball demo with Pawsitive Synergy and Glacier Shakers flyball teams and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Pet New Year

February 2, 2013

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Alaska Mill and Feed, 1501 E. 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK

Hosted by the Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center in cooperation with the Alaska SPCA. We staffed a table with information on flyball and performed some demonstrations. Check out the KTUU news coverage that included some of our dogs and handlers!

 

Winter Pawfest Tourneys

January 5-6, 2013
Location: Alyeska Canine Trainers (549 W International Airport Rd), Anchorage, AK
ADGW participated in the first flyball tourneys hosted by Pawsitive Synergy.

 

.2012 - Past Events

 

5th Annual Great Alaska Barkout Flyball Tourneys
November 24-25, 2012
Races at regular intervals from about 11am - 5pm (Saturday) and 10am - 4pm (Sunday)
Location: Alyeska Canine Trainers (549 W International Airport Rd), Anchorage, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments. Download the Great Alaska Barkout flyer (pdf).

 

NAFA CanAm Classic

October 12-14, 2012

Location: Indianapolis, IN

For the fourth consecutive year, ADGW paricipated in this exciting 3-day flyball championship in Indianapolis!

 

Fall Frenzy Flyball Tourneys
September 8-9, 2012
Races at regular intervals from 10 am - 4 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Mountain View Lions Club Park, Peck Field (Mountain View Drive near McCarrey St), Anchorage, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments, the first tourneys ever held in Anchorage! Download a flyer.

 

Alaska State Fair Demos

August 26, 2012

Demo times: 2:30 pm and 5 pm

Location: The Corral, Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK

We performed two demos at the Alaska State Fair, teaming up with the fabulous Canine Stars!

 

ADGW Flyball Seminar in Whitehorse

July 28-29, 2012

ADGW members Stacy Smith, Chris Sitbon & Jaime Muhr conducted a 2-day flyball seminar in Whitehorse, Canada. The seminar addressed the fundamentals of flyball training--from building a strong foundation to competing in a tournament. Hosted by the Yukon K9 Performance group (yukonk9performance@gmail.com). Download the seminar flyer.
Check out the following news articles:
1) Yukon News / "Whitehorse dogs try their paws at flyball" (or download a PDF file) and 2) Whitehorse Daily Star / "Alaskan instructors bring flyball to Whitehorse" (or download a PDF file).

 

Friends of Pets Dog Jog Demo

July 28, 2012

Demo time: ~10:30 am

Location: East High School, Anchorage, AK

We performed a flyball demo at the yearly Friends of Pets Dog Jog fundraising event.

 

Bark in the Park / Frisbee Championship Flyball Demo

July 15, 2012 --canceled due to rain

Demo time: ~11:45 am

Location: Delaney Park Strip, Anchorage, AK

We were scheduled to perform a 30-minute demo at this family fun
event which was unfortunately canceled. Perhaps next year...

 

Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys 2012!
June 13-14 and June 16-17, 2012
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We successfully hosted our seventh annual set of solstice-themed flyball tournaments! Check out our participant photo.

 

Anchorage Pet Expo

June 9, 2012

10 am - 6 pm
Demo times: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm (on the 1/2 hour)
Location: Sullivan Arena

ADGW had a strong presence at this exciting event, with an informational booth and six demonstrations throughout the day!

 

4th Annual Spring Fever Flyball Fest
April 21-22, 2012
Races at regular intervals from 10 am - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Valley Canine Camp & Training Center (by Lowe's), Wasilla, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments. Download the Spring Fever Flyball Fest flyer.

 

Alyeska Canine Trainers Annual Mutt Show
February 26, 2012
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Demo time: 2:30 pm
Location: ACT Building, 549 W. International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Alyeska Canine Trainers. We performed a flyball demo with Pawsitive Synergy and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Pet New Year

February 4, 2012

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Alaska Mill and Feed, 1501 E. 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK

Hosted by the Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center in cooperation with the Alaska SPCA. We staffed a table with information on flyball and performed some demonstrations.

 

.2011 - Past Events

 

4th Annual Great Alaska Barkout Flyball Tourneys
November 26-27, 2011
Races at regular intervals from about 10 am - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Valley Canine Camp & Training Center (by Lowe's), Wasilla, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments!
Download the Great Alaska Barkout flyer (pdf). Check out our team photo.

 

NAFA CanAm Classic

October 7-9, 2011

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Five of our canine members and eight of our human members participated in this exciting 3-day flyball championship in Indianapolis! Check out our ADGW team photo and our ADGW/QuickSilver team photo. We teamed up with QuickSliver and shared dogs, handlers, support, and friendship. Thank you, QuickSilver!

 

Alaska State Fair Demos

August 28, 2011

Demo times: 2 pm and 4 pm

Location: The Corral, Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK

We performed two 30-minute demos at the Fair, including members from Pawsitive Synergy.

 

Friends of Pets Dog Jog Demo

July 23, 2011

Demo time: ~10:30 am

Location: East High School, Anchorage, AK

We performed a flyball demo at the yearly Friends of Pets Dog Jog fundraising event.

 

Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys 2011!
June 22-23 and June 25-26, 2011
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We hosted our sixth annual set of solstice-themed flyball tournaments! In addition to teams from ADGW and Pawsitive Synergy, the competitors included people/dogs from DEO Speedwaggin' (Colorado) and RUFF (Colorado). Check out Keri Caraher's (DEO Speedwaggin') blog 2011 Summer Tour – Part II – Alaska.

 

Service High Football Community Carnival
June 4, 2011
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Service High School
We performed several flyball demos during the event.

 

Flyball Seminar by Rocket Relay!

May 13-15, 2011

Location: Alyeska Canine Trainers

This was a fabulous flyball and dog training seminar by Aaron & Kelly Robbins of Positive Pups Dog Training and Rocket Relay, one of the fastest flyball teams in the world. Check out our group photo.

 

3rd Annual Spring Fever Flyball Fest
April 9-10, 2011
Races at regular intervals from 10 am - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Valley Canine Camp & Training Center (by Lowe's), Wasilla, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments. Download the Spring Fever Flyball Fest flyer (pdf, 373 KB). Check out our participant photo.

 

Alyeska Canine Trainers Annual Mutt Show
February 27, 2011
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Demo time: 3:15 pm
Location: ACT Building, 549 W. International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Alyeska Canine Trainers. We performed a demo and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Pet New Year

February 5, 2011

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Alaska Mill and Feed, 1501 E. 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK

Hosted by the Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center in cooperation with the Alaska SPCA. We staffed a table with information on flyball and performed two demonstrations.

 

.2010 - Past Events

 

3rd Annual Great Alaska Barkout Flyball Tourneys
November 27-28, 2010
Races at regular intervals from about 10 am - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Valley Canine Camp & Training Center (by Lowe's), Wasilla, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments!
Download the Great Alaska Barkout flyer (pdf, 321 KB)
. Check out our team photo.

 

NAFA CanAm Classic

October 8-10, 2010

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Four of our canine members and seven of our human members participated in this exciting 3-day flyball championship in Indianapolis! We helped set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Flyball Tournament. Check out our ADGW team photo and our ADGW/QuickSilver team photo. We teamed up with QuickSliver and helped one another by sharing dogs, handlers, support, and friendship. Thank you, QuickSilver! Also check out the TV news coverage that featured dogs from ADGW.

 

Alaska State Fair Demos

August 29, 2010

Demo times: 3 pm and 4:45 pm

Location: The Corral, Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK

We performed two well-attended 30-minute demos at the fair.

 

Friends of Pets Dog Jog Demo

July 24, 2010

Demo time: ~10:30 am

Location: East High School, Anchorage, AK

We performed a flyball demo at the yearly Friends of Pets Dog Jog fundraising event.

 

Canine Frisbee Championships / Dog Day Afternoon Demo

July 11, 2010

Demo time: ~2:00 pm

Location: Delaney Park Strip (west of L St), Anchorage, AK

We performed a demo between the first and second rounds of the Frisbee Championships hosted by the Municipality of Anchorage.

 

Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys 2010!
June 23-24 and June 26-27, 2010
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We hosted our fifth annual set of solstice-themed flyball tournaments! Check out ADGW's group photo.

 

2nd Annual Spring Fever Flyball Fest
March 27-28, 2010
Races at regular intervals from 10 am - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Valley Canine Camp & Training Center (by Lowe's), Wasilla, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments. Download the Spring Fever Flyball Fest flyer (pdf, 306 KB). Check out our team photo.

 

Alyeska Canine Trainers Annual Mutt Show
February 28, 2010
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Demo time: 1:00 pm
Location: ACT Building, 549 W. International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Alyeska Canine Trainers. We performed a demo and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Pet New Year
February 6, 2010
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Alaska Mill and Feed, 1501 E. 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Anchorage Animal Care and Control. We staffed a table with information on flyball and performed some short demonstrations.

 

.2009 - Past Events

 

2nd Annual Great Alaska Barkout Flyball Tourneys
November 28-29, 2009
Races at regular intervals from around 10 am - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Valley Canine Camp & Training Center (by Lowe's), Wasilla, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments! Download the Great Alaska Barkout flyer (pdf, 262 KB). Check out our participant photo.

 

NAFA CanAm Classic

October 2-4, 2009

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Six of our canine members and nine of our human members competed in this exciting 3-day flyball championship. Check out our team photo.

 

Alaska State Fair Demos

August 30, 2009

Demo times: 2:30 and 4:30 pm

Location: Forever 21 Corral, Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK

We performed two 30-minute demos at the fair.

 

Friends of Pets Dog Jog Demo

July 25, 2009

Demo time: 10:30 am

Location: East High School, Anchorage, AK

We performed a flyball demo at the yearly Friends of Pets Dog Jog fundraising event.

 

Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys 2009!
June 24-25 and June 27-28, 2009
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We hosted our fourth annual set of solstice-themed flyball tournaments! In addition to teams from our own group, the competitors included people/dogs from DEO Speedwaggin' (Colorado), RUFF (Colorado), Hole-In-The-Wall Gang (Wyoming), and Northern LightSpeed (Palmer, AK). Check out the visiting teams' Alaska Flyball Trip photos!

 

Dog Day Afternoon Demo
June 14, 2009
Demo time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delaney Park Strip (east of L St), Anchorage, AK
We performed a demo that was covered by Channel 2 News. Hosted by the Anchorage Scoop the Poop Committee.

 

1st Annual Spring Fever Flyball Fest
May 2-3, 2009
Races at regular intervals from 10 am - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Valley Canine Camp & Training Center (by Lowe's), Wasilla, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild hosted two one-day tournaments. Download the Spring Fever Flyball Fest flyer (pdf, 353 KB). Check out our participant photo.

 

Alaska Wild Football Game Demo
April 26, 2009
Location: Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, AK
We thrilled the crowd with an exciting 8-minute demo during halftime of the game.
Watch our video.

 

Pet New Year
February 7, 2009
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Northway Mall, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Anchorage Animal Care and Control. We staffed a table with information on flyball and did some small demonstrations.

 

.2008 - Past Events

 

1st Annual Great Alaska Barkout Flyball Tourneys
November 29-30, 2008
Races at regular intervals from 10 am - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
Location: Valley Canine Camp & Training Center (by Lowe's), Wasilla, AK
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild had great fun hosting two one-day tournaments! Download our Great Alaska Barkout flyer (277 KB, pdf). View our group photo.

 

The Flying Squad's Remembrance Day Tournaments
November 8-9, 2008
Location: Surrey, BC Canada
Five of our canine members and six of our human members participated in the Flying Squad's Remembrance Day Flyball Tournaments in Surrey, British Columbia. They raced in Division 2 and placed 2nd (Saturday) and 3rd (Sunday). Way to go team! Check out our team photo and some video footage from the tournament.

 

Alaska State Fair Demos
August 24, 2008
Demo times: 2:30 and 5:30 pm
Location: ADN Corral, Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We performed two 30-minute demos at the fair.

 

Friends of Pets Dog Jog Demo
July 26, 2008
Demo time: 10:30 am
Location: East High School, Anchorage, AK
We performed a flyball demo at the yearly Friends of Pets Dog Jog fundraising event.

 

Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys 2008!
June 25-26 and June 28-29, 2008
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We hosted our third annual set of flyball tournaments! In addition to teams from our group, the competitors included people/dogs from INXS (San Diego, CA), Bark'n Mad (Edmonton, AB), and Atomic Dogs (Las Vegas, NV).

 

Dog Day Afternoon Demo
June 1, 2008
Demo time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delaney Park Strip (east of L St), Anchorage, AK
An event hosted by the Anchorage Scoop the Poop Committee during which we performed a demo.

 

Fairbanks Demo
May 24, 2008
Demo time: 6:30 pm
Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Fairbanks, AK
We perfromed a flyball demo after the Tanana Valley Kennel Club "All-Breed Dog Shows, Obedience & Rally." Watch the CBS local news coverage of our demo!

 

Alaska Wild Football Game Demo
May 11, 2008
Location: Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, AK
We performed a 10-minute demo during halftime at an Alaska Wild football game in front of 2,500 spectators. Watch a YouTube video of the demo. One fan emailed the following comments:

"I just wanted to say that you guys and the dogs of Dogs Gone Wild team are freakin' awesome! I've had season tickets to the Alaska Wild games since last year and I've not missed 1 game and I have got to say that was the best half time show I've ever seen! I almost lost my voice cheering those little cuties on you guys were very entertaining it brought tears to my eyes!..."

Alyeska Canine Trainers Annual Mutt Show
February 24, 2008
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Demo time: 1:15 pm
Location: ACT Building, 549 W. International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Alyeska Canine Trainers. We performed a demo and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Pet New Year
January 5, 2008
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Northway Mall, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Anchorage Animal Care and Control in cooperation with SPCA. We staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

.2007 - Past Events

 

World Cynosport Flyball Championship
November 2-4, 2007
Location: WestWorld Equestrian Center, Scottsdale, AZ
Alaska was well represented by two of our teams! Check out our group photo.

 

Alaska State Fair Demos
August 26, 2007
Demo times: 2:00 and 5:00 pm
Location: Matanuska Maid Corral, Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We performed two 30-minute demos at the fair. View somePhotos!from the demos.

 

Friends of Pets Dog Jog Demo
July 28, 2007
Demo time: 10:30 am
Location: Service High School, Anchorage, AK
We performed a demo at the yearly Friends of Pets Dog Jog fundraising event.

 

Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys 2007!
June 20-21 and June 23-24, 2007
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We hosted our second annual set of flyball tournaments! In addition to teams from our group, the competitors included people/dogs from White Mountain Mayhem (New Hampshire) and QuickSilver (Michigan). View our archived information and Photos!

 

Dog Day Afternoon Demo
June 3, 2007
Demo time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delaney Park Strip (near P St), Anchorage, AK
Hosted by the Anchorage Scoop the Poop Committee. We performed a demo for the poop savvy crowd.

 

Reading Rendezvous
May 19, 2007
noon - 4 pm
Demo time: 1:00 pm
Location: Cuddy Family Midtown Park, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Friends of Pets, Alaska Municipal Libraries, and Alaska Center for the Book. We performed a demo and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Rock 'n' Rovers Woofstock Tourneys
April 21-22, 2007
Location: Central Park, Santa Clarita, CA
Nine of our canine members and 11 of our human members (plus our upcoming 1-year-old ball shagger!) flew to California to participate in the very first "away" tournament for Alaska Dogs Gone Wild, and *WOW* did we have fun! One of our teams even placed first in Multi 3 on Sunday. Thank you Rock 'n' Rovers! Check out our team photo.

 

Alyeska Canine Trainers Annual Mutt Show
February 25, 2007
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Demo time: 1:00 pm
Location: ACT Building, 549 W. International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Alyeska Canine Trainers. We performed a demo and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Alaska Aces Hockey Game Demo
January 27, 2007
Location: Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, AK
We performed a demo after the first period of the hockey game with 5,400 spectators present.

 

Pet New Year
January 6, 2007
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Northway Mall, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Anchorage Animal Care and Control in cooperation with SPCA. We staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

.2006 - Past Events

 

Obedience Training Club of Chugiak Dog Fair Demo
November 11, 2006
Demo time: 1:30 pm
Location: CBA/OTCC Building, 18530 Old Glenn Hwy, Chugiak, AK
We performed a 30-minute demo during the OTCC Dog Fair.

 

Alaska State Fair Demos
August 27, 2006
Demo times: 2:00 and 4:30 pm
Location: Matanuska Maid Corral, Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We performed two 30-minute demos at the fair. View some Photos!from the demos.

 

Friends of Pets Dog Jog Demo
July 29, 2006
Demo time: 10:30 am
Location: Kincaid Park, Anchorage, AK
We performed a demo at the yearly Friends of Pets Dog Jog fundraising event. Check out our group photo.

 

Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys 2006!
June 21-22 and June 24-25, 2006
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We hosted the first flyball tournaments in the history of Alaska! In addition to teams from our group, the competitors included people/dogs from DogGoneFast (Raleigh, NC) and Good2Go (Regina, SK). View our archived information and Photos!

 

Reading Rendezvous
June 3, 2006
noon - 4:00 pm
Demo time: 1:30 pm
Location: Cuddy Family Midtown Park, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Friends of Pets, Anchorage Municipal Libraries, and Alaska Center for the Book. We performed a demo and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Fur Rondy Mutt Show
February 26, 2006
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Demo time: 1:00 pm
Location: ACT Building, 549 W. International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Alyeska Canine Trainers. We performed a demo and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Pet New Year
January 7, 2006
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Northway Mall, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Anchorage Animal Care and Control in cooperation with SPCA. We staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

.2005 - Past Events

 

Alaska State Fair Demos
August 28, 2005
Demo times: 2:00 and 4:30 pm
Location: Matanuska Maid Corral, Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK
We performed two 30-minute demos at the fair. Various segments were aired on the Channel 2 news during the evening edition, late edition, and next morning edition.

 

Friends of Pets Dog Jog Demo
July 23, 2005
Demo time: 10:30 am
Location: Kincaid Park, Anchorage, AK
We performed a demo at the yearly Friends of Pets Dog Jog fundraising event.

 

Friends of Pets "Be Kind to Animals Celebration"
May 14, 2005
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Moseley Sports Ctr, Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, AK
Our club had an information table at this event, and we also demonstrated some flyball training techniques.

 

Flyball Seminar: Getting Started with Flyball
April 16, 2005
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: PenDOG Facility, Soldotna, AK
Download the flyer (pdf, 441 KB), and view somePhotos!from the seminar.

 

Fur Rondy Mutt Show
February 20, 2005
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Demo time: 12:10 pm
Location: ACT Building, 549 W. International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by Alyeska Canine Trainers. We performed a demo and staffed a table with information on flyball.

 

Alaska Aces Hockey Game Demo
January 14, 2005
Location: Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, AK
ADGW's very first demo took place after the first period of the hockey game with 4,400 spectators present. Watch a YouTube video of the demo.