Daily Speaker Schedule
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| 10AM | How does this whole dog show thing work? Hear from the insiders on what the heck is going on, what are the judges looking for. |
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| Noon | Training 101 Listen to one of Americas top trainers, get tips, and ask questions - Bradley Phifer is a dog trainer and behavior consultant who has helped countless dog owners improve their relationship with their dogs. With 20 years of experience, he has successfully trained dogs of all breed types and temperaments. In addition to his experience, Bradley is certified as a trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading credentialing organization for the dog training profession, where he serves as their Executive Director. He is also a member of the Ibizan Hound Club of the United States, the Affenpinscher Club of America, and the Basenji Club of America. Bradley’s passion is to provide dog owners with long-lasting solutions to dog-related challenges. He and his team focus on providing owners with training that features winning techniques and tested animal behavior science to foster healthy dog and owner relationships and result in well-mannered dogs |
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| 1PM | How does this whole dog show thing work? Hear from the insiders on what the heck is going on, what are the judges looking for. |
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| 2PM | Meet the Vet Hear from Brian Martin CVT one of the talented team members at VCA about Cold Laser. VCA is The Great American Dog Show exclusive veterinary partner. |
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| 3PM | Nutrition Facts Hear from our Friends at Evangers Dog and Cat Food about enrichment. |
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| SATURDAY | ||
| 9AM | How does this whole dog show thing work? Hear from the insiders on what the heck is going on, what are the judges looking for. |
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| 10AM | Meet the Vet Hear from Kimberly King CVT one of the talented team members at VCA about Ear Care and Toxins. VCA is The Great American Dog Show exclusive veterinary partner. |
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| 10:30 AM | How does this whole dog show thing work? Hear from the insiders on what the heck is going on, what are the judges looking for. |
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| 11AM | Meet the Vet Hear from Dr. Alexandria Talley DMV one of the talented team members at VCA about Behavior. VCA is The Great American Dog Show exclusive veterinary partner. |
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| Noon | Dog Training 101 Listen to one of Americas top trainers, get tips, and ask questions - Bradley Phifer is a dog trainer and behavior consultant who has helped countless dog owners improve their relationship with their dogs. With 20 years of experience, he has successfully trained dogs of all breed types and temperaments. In addition to his experience, Bradley is certified as a trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading credentialing organization for the dog training profession, where he serves as their Executive Director. He is also a member of the Ibizan Hound Club of the United States, the Affenpinscher Club of America, and the Basenji Club of America. Bradley’s passion is to provide dog owners with long-lasting solutions to dog-related challenges. He and his team focus on providing owners with training that features winning techniques and tested animal behavior science to foster healthy dog and owner relationships and result in well-mannered dogs. |
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| 12:30 PM | Hear from the insiders on what the heck is going on, what are the judges looking for. | |
| 1PM | Hear from our Friends at Evangers dog and cat food about food nutrition. Your dog deserves the very best! | |
| 2PM | Hear from Kimberly King CVT one of the talented team members at VCA talk about what to know when Traveling with a Pet. VCA is The Great American Dog Show exclusive veterinary partner. | |
| 3PM | Hear from the insiders on what the heck is going on, what are the judges looking for. | |
| 4PM | Learn from top groomers the dos and don'ts. Tips on what you can do and best practices when choosing a groomer. | |
| SUNDAY | ||
| 9AM | How does this whole dog show thing work? Hear from the insiders on what the heck is going on, what are the judges looking for. |
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| 10AM | How does this whole dog show thing work? Hear from the insiders on what the heck is going on, what are the judges looking for. |
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| 11AM | Grooming at Home Learn from top groomers the dos and don'ts. Tips on what you can do and best practices when choosing a groomer. |
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| Noon | Dog Training 101 Listen to one of Americas top trainers, get tips, and ask questions - Bradley Phifer is a dog trainer and behavior consultant who has helped countless dog owners improve their relationship with their dogs. With 20 years of experience, he has successfully trained dogs of all breed types and temperaments. In addition to his experience, Bradley is certified as a trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading credentialing organization for the dog training profession, where he serves as their Executive Director. He is also a member of the Ibizan Hound Club of the United States, the Affenpinscher Club of America, and the Basenji Club of America. Bradley’s passion is to provide dog owners with long-lasting solutions to dog-related challenges. He and his team focus on providing owners with training that features winning techniques and tested animal behavior science to foster healthy dog and owner relationships and result in well-mannered dogs. |
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| 12:30 PM | How does this whole dog show thing work? Hear from the insiders on what the heck is going on, what are the judges looking for. |
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| 1PM | Nutrition Facts Hear from our Friends at Evangers dog and cat food about food nutrition. Your dog deserves the very best! |
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| Noon | Dog Training 101 Listen to one of Americas top trainers, get tips, and ask questions - Bradley Phifer is a dog trainer and behavior consultant who has helped countless dog owners improve their relationship with their dogs. With 20 years of experience, he has successfully trained dogs of all breed types and temperaments. In addition to his experience, Bradley is certified as a trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading credentialing organization for the dog training profession, where he serves as their Executive Director. He is also a member of the Ibizan Hound Club of the United States, the Affenpinscher Club of America, and the Basenji Club of America. Bradley’s passion is to provide dog owners with long-lasting solutions to dog-related challenges. He and his team focus on providing owners with training that features winning techniques and tested animal behavior science to foster healthy dog and owner relationships and result in well-mannered dogs. |
Tricks and Specialty Demos
Friday Schedule
- 10:00am – 10:30 am: Agility
- 10:40am – 11:10am: Obedience
- 11:15am – 11:45am: AKC Title CGCAU/Trick Dog Testing
- 11:50pm – 12:15pm: AKC Rally
- 12:15pm – 12:30pm: Trick Dog Demo
- 12:45pm – 1:15pm: Barn Hunt
- 1:30pm – 2:00pm: Scent Work
- 2:00pm – 2:30pm: TDI Therapy Dog Testing Demo
- 2:45pm-3:15pm Agility
- 330pm-4pm AKC Title CGCAU/Trick Testing
- 4pm-430pm Barn Hunt/Intro Testing
- 4:30pm-5pm Agility
Saturday & Sunday Schedule
- 9am -9:30 Agility
- 9:40am-10:10am Obedience
- 10:15am-10:45am AKC Title CGCAU/Trick Testing
- 11am-11:30am AKC Rally
- 11:30am-11:45am Trick Dog Demo
- 11:45pm-12:15pm Barn Hunt/Intro Testing
- 12:30pm-1pm Scentwork
- 115pm-1:45pm TDI Therapy Dog Mock Testing
- 2pm-2:30pm Agility
- 240pm-3:10pm AKC Title CGCAU/Trick Testing
- 310pm-340pm Barn Hunt/Intro Testing
- 3:45pm-4:15pm Obedience
- 4:15pm-5pm Agility
Dog Show Conformation Competition
It all starts in the breed rings that morning…Great dogs from across the country, some from around the world, meet head on. For some, the day ends there, but for others, it’s just beginning as they hoist the coveted Best of Breed ribbon high and start preparing to compete in one of seven groups later in the day, and from there, the final seven face off in the Best in Show ring. Will it be the top dog? Or maybe a dark horse? From thousands of great dogs, to hundreds, to seven, until just one dog stands alone, undefeated: Best in Show!
Chicago Cup Semi-Finals
They’ve fought their way just to earn the right to compete…now they’re here facing off against each other…and only six dogs will advance. Who will get to perform on stage Saturday night? There’s a lot on the line here, culminating in a $25,000 prize and the title of 2023 Chicago Cup winner—but it all starts here…
Open Show
Join us for one of the largest Open shows in America! Open shows are for breeds not yet popular enough to be full-fledged AKC breeds, but they’re on their way! Have you ever met a sleek Thai Ridgeback? A cuddly Alaskan Klee Kai? Or fluffy Bolognese? Meet these and almost 70 other exotic breeds!
Dog Performance Demos
Cheer as dogs race around an agility course, leap for flying Frisbees, run a relay race, sniff out hidden objects, and perform amazing tricks! How do they do that? Learn what it takes to prepare dogs for different activities. Interact with veterinarians, groomers and trainers to learn upkeep, grooming and training secrets you can use with your dog at home! Maybe your dog will be the next star! Sit. Stay. Jump. Race. It’s more than just a beauty contest. Watch amazing displays of agility as dogs leap, climb, tunnel and soar along a complicated obstacle course as they race the clock for the fastest time. Ever see a doggy relay race? It’s the loudest 20 seconds in dogs, as teams of dogs race over hurdles to catch a flying ball and back again. And for those who really have a need for speed, it’s FastCAT, a drag race for every dog! Root for your favorite—and maybe your dog could be one of them next year.
Great american dog show greet the breeds
Have you ever met a Mastiff? Petted a Puli? Wondered about a Whippet? Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with nearly 200 different breeds, from Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers and everything in-between. Make friends with canine curiosities like the mop-coated Komondor, the hairless Xoloitzcuintli, the stilt-legged Azawakh and the double-jointed Lundehund. Meet regal Borzois, humongous Tibetan Mastiffs, towering Great Danes and tiny Chihuahuas. You may discover the dog of your dreams!
Rare Breeds Open Show
The Great American Dog Show continues to spotlight endangered breeds! Many of these breeds are teetering on extinction. If you’re thinking about a new dog—one you won’t see on every street corner—why not help rescue a rare breed from the brink of oblivion?
Kid’s Corner and Special Events
Kids love dogs! But they also love face-painting, bouncy houses and a chance to play dog show handler themselves! Our experts will guide them in a mock dog show where they can “show” their stuffed pooch and even win ribbons!
shopping extravaganza
Don’t forget the swag! Jackets, shirts, caps, and all sorts of iconic GADS-branded goods. Be sure to bring something home to your friends!
windy city grooming competition
The Windy City Grooming Show is presented by Groom Factory and is the first GroomTeam USA Sanctioned Event of the year.
Vet and Expert Talks
Here’s your change to hear from some of the top vets, breeders, trainers and pet product experts in the country. Meet them up close, ask questions and learn more from the pros that do this for a living.
Dock Diving
Have you ever seen dogs jump up to 30 feet! You just may when you see a variety of different breeds leap with grace and agility into the pools along the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan.
Coonhound Bench Show
See the many different breeds of coonhounds including American English, Bluetick, Treeing Walker and others up close during these special presentation and judging areas.
Great American Cat Show: Cat Talk
Chat with our experts and learn about the many different cat breeds and get tips for how to keep your cat happy and healthy.
Great American Cat Show: Kitty Couture
Everyone loves a runway full of adorable cats showing off their unique personalities and special sense of style.