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Bowen Island goes to the dogs on August 9

Dog Days of Summer includes costume parade and fun competitions
Martha Perkins
Basia Lieske
Do you think Skipper is practising for the best kisser contest at this Sunday’s Dog Days of Summer? His owner, Basia Lieske of USSC Marina, is in full organizational mode for the return of the popular event.

Dog Days is Sunday, August 9 at USSC Marina.

There are many other titles being vied for including Best Dressed Dog and Best Dog Trick.

Registration for the various competitions is at 11 and the event gets underway with a costumed parade at noon. The afternoon is filled with an array of activities, demonstrations and contests, including bobbing for wieners, flyball races, agility, dog-themed entertainment, refreshments and exhibits.

Registration is $5; the money goes to BC Guide Dog Services.