Please make sure you have read our Event Rules - that apply to all OWDPS Events : OWDPS Blanket Rules
WHEN: Thanksgiving Weekend - November 29, 30 & December 1, 2024
Show 1 Starts at 9 am & Show 2 Starts at 9:15 am - each day.
WHERE: Auglaize County Fairgrounds - Junior Exhibitors Building - 1001 Fairview Dr, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
OFFERED: Conformation, Altered Conformation, Juniors, Novice Puppy & Veterans
Working Dog Exhibition on Saturday - see below for more information
Raffle held on the weekend
ENTRIES: There are NO DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES. All Entries MUST be RECEIVED BY November 22, 2024.
Early Entry Specials: Received by November 15, 2024
Conformation: $30 or $150 for all 6 shows - same dog
Juniors : $15 - PeeWee/Pre-Junior/Sub-Junior $5
Novice Pup & Veterans: $15
***Veterans Special - $200 - all 6 Regular Shows & all 6 Veterans - Same Dog***
Entries Received between November 16th and November 22nd:
Conformation: $40 or $210 for all 6 shows - same dog
Juniors: $20 - PeeWee/Pre-Junior/Sub-Junior - $5
Novice Pup & Veterans: $25
Mail Entries and payment to : Ohio Working Dog Preservation Society (OWDPS)
7554 State Route 323, Mount Sterling, OH 43143
Online entries: Online entries will be accepted with the following fees - Paypal only
*$2.50 per entry form
*3.75% of total
(if your total is $150 + $2.50 = $152.50 + 3.75% = $158.22)
Send entries & paypal to: entry@owdps.com
PLACES TO STAY: RV hookups at the Fairgrounds - contact the fairground directly.
NO staying overnight without paying the fairgrounds - regardless of hookup.
Hotels: Holiday Inn & Suites - 1510 Saturn Dr, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 - 567)356-4151
Best Western - 1008 Lunar Dr, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 - 419-738-2050
Super 8 - 1011 Lunar Dr, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 - 419-738-8810
Red Roof Inn - 1659 Bellefontaine St, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 - 419-738-2184
THIS is just a list of hotels in the area - PLEASE call and verify pet policies, pricing, etc. This list is not a recommendation of any hotel.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
There are NO REFUNDS for any Reason
Class Changes are available ONLY For Move Ups - from Class Dog to Champion and Champion to Grand
Rosettes for Best Of Breed Altered & Veteran - since they do not get the chance for group competition
NO Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside the buildings or in the doorways. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Do not toss your cigarette butts on the ground, we have dogs walking around the area. Dispose of them properly. Designated areas for this show are:
** At the end of the building closest to the farm buildings
** At your campsite
** In your vehicle
SHOW SCHEDULE:
WORKING DOG EXHIBITION INFORMATION: This year we will also have a table for photos of Working Dogs that have passed. If you would like yours included, please bring a framed photos of your former partner - no larger than 8x10.
Will be held during lunch on Saturday.
1. No additional fee - your entry into the conformation show this weekend is your entry fee.
2. Must be currently WORKING - no in training or retired dogs.
3. One dog per handler. On rare instances this may be extended on a case by case basis.
4. All dogs must be verified as valid working dogs with OWDPS. Contact OWDPS when you submit your entries and provide the information requested.
5. This is for : Service Dogs ; Therapy Dogs ; Search/Rescue Dogs and K9.
SERVICE DOGS
Program Trained:
Provide certification or training certificate from the organization, trainer or program that your dog is from.
Owner Trained:
Provide a statement to OWDPS that you are legally disabled as per the definition by the ADA. That your dog is specifically trained to provide a task that mitigates your disability, and has been trained for public access.
Provide at least 1 reference from an unrelated person who has seen your dog work in public.
**All Service Dogs regardless of Owner or Program trained will be expected to show proper Service Dog behavior and temperament during the Exhibition.
CLUB Officials GET FINAL SAY.
THERAPY DOGS
Provide certification, ID, or Proof of Training with a national program, local therapy group, hospital, school or program that is recognized as utilizing specially trained dogs in a Therapy Capacity.
Should be currently working in a Therapy environment - within the last year.
SEARCH/RESCUE DOGS
Provide documentation or certification showing training in one form of search, rescue, or recovery with a national organization or a local group. City, State or other Government official work is acceptable as well.
Should be currently "trained" in at least one form of Search as a team.
K-9 DOGS
Provide proof of work in an official capacity in some area of K9 work. Example: Police K9, Arson Dogs, Bomb Dogs, Dept of Natural Resources, Court Dogs, etc.
Possible exemption from show requirement depending upon work capacity. Case by Case.
This is an Exhibition / Recognition Class - NOT a competition.
Contact : Tara Barksdale - shows@owdps.com for more information.
Hope to see you there...
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