Events in October 2021
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NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit Demonstration
NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit Demonstration
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October 6, 2021Learn how police dogs are trained to detect and protect as working dogs for the NYPD. The Museum of the Dog library space transforms so that you these canines in action working alongside their handler partners.October 6
12:00 pm to 1:00 pmMuseum of the Dog
101 Park Avenue (Entrance on 40 Street)
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A Talk with New York Therapy Animals
A Talk with New York Therapy Animals
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October 8, 2021Join The Museum of the Dog for a talk with New York Therapy Animals (NYTA) Executive Director, Nancy George-Michalson. Complementing the current exhibition which highlights the work of search and rescue canines, this talk invites discussion to show how dogs can be used to assist their human counterparts as therapy dogs. Continuing the conversation of the human canine bond, this presentation will highlight the mission of NYTA and even have a team onsite to discuss their own experiences with the organization.
October 8
2:00 pm to 1:00 PMMuseum of the Dog
101 Park Avenue (Entrance on 40 Street)
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NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit Demonstration
NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit Demonstration
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October 21, 2021Learn how police dogs are trained to detect and protect as working dogs for the NYPD. The Museum of the Dog library space transforms so that you these canines in action working alongside their handler partners.October 21
2:00 pm to 3:00 pmMuseum of the Dog
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Thompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Thompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
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October 23, 2021Pooches let their alter-egos shine, putting on some of the cutest and most creative costumes you've ever seen at the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. CNN calls it "the largest dog costume parade in the world” with hundreds of dogs in costumes and thousands of spectators. The London Guardian says “It’s Barkin’ Mad.” This year's parade contestants will be competing for exciting prizes!
October 23
12:00 pm to 3:00 pmEast River Park Amphitheater
East River Promenade
ManhattanClick here for more.
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23rd Annual PUPkin Dog Costume Contest
23rd Annual PUPkin Dog Costume Contest
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October 30, 2021Fort Greene PUPS sponsors the 23rd edition of the Great PUPkin Costume Contest: Brooklyn's largest and most outrageous dog costume contest.
October 30
12:00 pm to 2:30 pmFort Greene Park
Washington Park St
BrooklynClick here for more.
Manhattan West Woof Fest: HOWL-oweenManhattan West Woof Fest: HOWL-oween
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October 30, 2021Run around the doggy playground, learn tips and tricks from a trainer, and show off your pup's best costume to win prizes!
October 30
12:00 pm to 4:00 pmManhattan West Plaza
395 9th Avenue (enter Plaza at 9th Avenue, Between 31st & 33rd Streets)
ManhattanClick here for more.