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| - I was almost tempted to give only 2 stars to this event this year, and this is mostly because I feel as though they have had much better years. For instance, a couple years ago when this event was still being hosted at Sam Boyd Stadium they had a display that showcased dogs that could jump really far for a ball into a pool. It was really cool to watch, but this year they did not have nearly anything as cool as that. When I come to this type of event I understand it is for families, but it is called PETapalooza, not KIDapalooza. I felt as though they were catering more towards children (IE: Bouncy platform, rock wall to climb - meh!). How can I enjoy these things when my husband and I show up with two dogs?
Then there's the overwhelming amount of food stands. I think as the years progress with this event the food stands keep getting more plentiful and the stands having anything to do with dogs gets smaller. I get it, people like to eat when they go to these things and its a fun thing to do, but come on.
As for the stands dealing with dogs - it's basically businesses trying to hawk you their services, save for the stands that are dedicated to animal rescue. For me and my husband this was a bummer and we only spent about 10 minutes walking and gazing into businesses tents.
In past years they have had obstacle courses for dogs to run, but this year - nope. There was only one in the middle of the event and it was roped off. You couldn't even use it as it was a demonstration for some company. *sigh*
Next - my husband and I did sit for a bit in front of the Mix 94.1 stage and we watched Mark & Mercedes do a couple cute contests. We didn't stick around to hear any of the bands play.
Overall I really want to say this wasn't too much fun. It was boring for a couple with no children. Our dogs just got to run around and sniff other dogs, but most people here pull their dogs away before the dogs even have a chance to say "Hello". We could have had a better time just going to the dog park. At least there the dogs can run free and play with each other as they want to do. Not be pulled around by their owners who are buying slushies and hot dogs.
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