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Dickinson, we want to see YOUR dogs! Join us for a fun day of showing off your dogs and their talents and looks. ALL breeds welcome. 

Entry fees are $10 per dog per show, and proceeds go towards Bakken Paws, Furever Full to help local animals in need.

Categories are:
Cutest Dog (Are you convinced you have the cutest dog in town? We want to see!)
Ugliest Dog (let's face it - some dogs are just so ugly they are cute....)
Best Dressed Dog (Matching outfits? Lookalike dogs and owners? Awesome costume ideas? Show us your creativity!)
Trick Dog (Is your dog talented? Come show us your tricks and be a celebrity!)
Stay Showdown (This is a contest for your well trained dogs - who can hold a stay the longest with increasing distractions?)

There will be PRIZES for the winners in each category and bragging rights for the year.

ENTER YOUR DOG!

General Rules — For Every Class

• Leashes: Inside the ring, dogs must be on a secure, non-retractable (no flexi) leash no longer than 6 feet. Dogs must not be able to back out or slip free from collars or harnesses.
  
  
  
• Respect for all: Judges and staff are volunteers—they’re giving their time to help make this fun! Treat all judges and expo staff with kindness and patience.
  
  
  
• Give space: Not all dogs (or humans!) enjoy close encounters. Please give plenty of room to other competitors while on the grounds and in the ring.
  
  
  
• Kind handling only: If any handler is seen treating their dog harshly—whether in the ring or anywhere on expo grounds—they will be excused from the competition immediately. This decision is made at the sole discretion of event staff and is non-negotiable.
  
  
  
• Be a good sport: If your dog becomes overly stressed or disruptive, please calmly remove them so everyone stays safe and the event stays positive.

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Please be sure to read the information and rules below so you know what to expect

Trick Dog

Trick Dog Class Information

All handlers will be in the ring at the same time for Trick Dog. Each handler may show up to three tricks with their dog. You may use treats, toys, props, or whatever you need in the ring.

• Dogs must stay on leash and under control at all times.
• Tricks should not interfere with, disrupt, or get in the way of other dogs and handlers.
• Handlers may encourage their dogs as much as they like, but may not force or punish a dog into doing a trick (e.g., yanking on a paw to make them “shake”).
• Harsh interactions will result in an excusal at the judge’s discretion.
• Handlers must bring their own props if they need them for the class/show.

Trick Ideas:
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Level one tricks: 

• Verbal Sit
• Verbal Down
• Verbal Stand (Standing on 4 feet from a sitting or down position)
• Balance beam (walk on low board a few inches off floor)
• Crawl (Dog on belly, crawls at least 3 feet)
• Fetch it and give (Ball, toy, etc- bring to handler, let go of toy)
• Front paws on a raised platform
• All four paws on a raised platform 
• Get in a box
• Verbal Come
• High five/shake
• Jump over a low jump/through a low hoop
• Kennel up
• Spin in a circle
• Touch hand
• Hand chin rest
• Put 1 item into box
• Play dead
• Roll
• Walk backwards at least 3 feet
• Bow
• Dance (Standing on two feet)
• Circle around handler
• Middle (Go between handler’s legs)
• Put head through collar (Handler holds out collar)

Level two tricks: 

• Bark on cue
• Retrieve a named item (“Get your leash/brush/name of toy”)
• Hand signal sit (No verbal cue)
• Hand signal down (No verbal cue)
• Hand signal stand (No verbal cue)
• Hand signal come  (No verbal cue)
• Hold an object in mouth for 3 seconds
• Touch a target object
• Tunnel
• Object chin rest (Such as putting chin on a chair)
• Jump over handler’s raised leg
• Figure 8 through handler’s legs
• Clean up 3 items into box
• Cover eyes with paw
• Identify toy by name (out of 3)
• Jump into handler’s arms
• Jump onto handler’s back
• Shake (As in shake off water)
• Sneeze
• Dig (Pretend to dig - no props)
• Side step (Dog moves laterally)
• Walk forward on front two feet for at least three feet

Level three tricks: 

• Balance treat on nose/head
• Hold a basket/bag/bucket handle for 5 seconds
• Jump through handler’s circled arms
• Clean up 5 items into box
• Push a barrel/stroller
• Cover face with blanket/towel
• Identify toy by name (out of 5)
• Jump over handler’s back
• Crawl backwards at least 3 feet
• Reverse circle around handler
• Pull a tissue out of a box
• Figure 8 around cone without handler
• Limp
• Soccer (push ball into goal)​

Cutest Dog Class

​All entrants will enter the ring together and line up single file, holding position once in place.

• Dogs may perform small, cute tricks (like a wave or a sit pretty) to show off their charm—as long as you do not disrupt others.
• No costumes in this class—just natural cuteness
  
  

Ugliest Dog Class

All entrants will enter the ring together and line up single file, holding position once in place.

• This class celebrates dogs with unusual, quirky, or “so-ugly-it’s-cute” looks.
• No grooming tricks or costumes—this is all about natural appearance
  
  

Best Dressed (Costume & Creative Grooming Class)All entrants will enter the ring together and line up single file, holding position once in place.

• Anything goes here: costumes, fancy grooms, matching dog-and-owner outfits, themes—get creative!
• Costumes must be safe, not too hot or restrictive, and comfortable for the dog. 
• Please stay in your space and avoid blocking or interfering with others
  
  

Stay Showdown (Obedience Challenge)Think your dog has the best stay? Time to prove it!

1. All dogs enter the ring and spread out evenly.
2. You'll have 30 seconds to position and cue your dog’s stay (sit, down, or stand).
3. Once the timer starts:
   • No touching your dog.
   • Leash must remain loose—no pressure.
   • Your dog may adjust slightly within position (e.g., roll onto a hip in down) but may not change positions or step in any direction.
4. The judge will add increasing distractions as time goes on.

Dogs who break their stay are eliminated. The last dog remaining wins!