2023 Dachtoberfest
Schedule of Events

9:15 AM        Doors Open

9:35 AM        Welcome To Dachtoberfest

9:40 AM        Blessing of the Animals

10:00 AM      Vet Talk with Dr. Hillary Cook

                        Integrated Treatments for IVDD

11:00 AM      Great Jumping Dachshunds, Batman! - An Intro in Agility

                        by Meredith Averitt DVM - Agility instructor & Veterinarian

12:00 PM      Costume Contest - 5 Categories:

                                    Best Pack - Group - Human/Dog

                                    Dapper Dog - classy stylish male dog

                                    Doggie Diva - fancy, elaborate female dog

                                    Most Creative - original, unique

                                    Most Whimsical - funny, playful, fanciful

1:00 PM             Canine Classroom: Fundamentals Skills to Teach Your Dog

                        by Laura Herman, Rally Instructor

2:00 PM        Wiener Dog Races - 4 Divisions:

                                    Little Links - Under 2 years old

                                    Bratwurst - Between 2 and 8 years old

                                    Senior Schnitzel - 9 years old and over

                                    Special Sausages - Special Needs dachshunds

3:20 PM        Announcement of Longest & Shortest Doxie Winners

3:30 PM        Announcement of Raffle & Silent Auction Winners

3:55 PM        Closing Ceremony