Doggie Olympics set for June 28-29 in Long Beach

Canine owners and dog-lovers at large are invited to join the fun on June 28 and 29 at the Long Beach Peninsula’s Doggie Olympic Games. The Games will be held at the Bolstad beach approach in Long Beach.

The wide variety of competitions promise to both amuse and challenge the four-legged participants of any size, shape or breed and their handlers. Spectators are welcome; laughs are guaranteed.

Saturday’s main events range from the Babe Ruth Obedience Baseball to the Who’s Your Daddy? mixed-breed competition, a Doggie Dash and the popular Frisbee Throw.

Other competitions will include Dunking for (Hot) Dogs, I’ve Got Rhythm Musical Sit, the Peanut Butter Lick, the Luciano Pavarotti Commemorative Sing Off, and Fill A Fuller Brush.

What, No Ducks? ball toss, Nadia Comaneci agility and Rip Van Winkle Sleep Off complete the competition line up.

In the spirit of the Doggie Olympic Games, an opening ceremony and lighting of the Olympic flame will herald the start of the games, and gold, silver and bronze medals in the shape of a paw print will be awarded to the winners of each competition.

The competitions will run from 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. with same-day registration open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free to spectators; however there is an entry fee of $10 per event or $40 for five or more events. For a registration form or to pre-register, visit http://doggieolympicgames.com.