Birmingham Youth Assistance Hosts 39th Annual Kids’ Dog Show

From Birmingham Youth Assistance: Birmingham Youth Assistance (BYA) will host its 39th Annual Kids’ Dog Show from 1 – 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the gymnasium at Berkshire Middle School, located at 21707 W. 14 Mile Road in Beverly Hills. This fun, family-friendly event is a great opportunity for local kids aged 4-14 to show off their beloved furry friends while supporting the important work of BYA. Participants will compete for prizes in five categories: Best Costume, Best Trick, Waggiest Tail, Best Looking and Musical Sit – an exciting new category featured for the first time this year.

The BYA Kids’ Dog Show is a great way to kick-off Superbowl Sunday and to squeeze in some fun and exercise for the kiddos and doggies before the big game. In addition to the friendly competition, the Southfield Police Department will provide an exciting K-9 demonstration and an instructor from the Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club will show the kids an easy command that they can teach their dogs – all while DJ Music in Motion spins tunes that are sure to keep feet tapping and tails wagging!

“This fun, kid-centered event has become a popular Superbowl Sunday tradition in the community,” said BYA Chair David Wind. “It is wonderful to see the excitement and enthusiasm of our outstanding participants.”

This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of Mike Palmer of Premier Pet Supply, Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club, Mills Pharmacy, Earthborn Holistic, Fluff & Tuff and Oliver’s Beer Biscuits. BYA is also grateful to Berkshire Middle School for providing the event space, and to Principal Jason Clinkscale for his many years of service as Master of Ceremonies.

Registration is $15 per dog and includes admission for the whole family, a goodie bag of special treats for your pup and a fun-filled afternoon. Visit www.birminghamyouthassistance.org for a registration form. Forms are due no later than Friday, Jan. 31 and pre-registration is required – there will be no registration at the door. For questions regarding registration or anything else about the event, please call BYA at 248-203-4300.

This press release was produced by Birmingham Youth Assistance. The views expressed here are the author's own.