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WOOF CAMP!

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Woof Camp 2010-Thank You Woof Camp 2011, the annual pup party held at International Mr. Leather (IMRL) in Chicago, IL, is almost here! Representing the pup community, this event promises to be one of the most playful parties of IMRL yet again. This year’s theme is “Tricks” and features some surprises along with Pet Portraits and the Group Photo at Midnight! Pups/dogs are encouraged to bring along their own water bowls, chew or squeaky toys, owners and friends for a howling good time!
We are proud to have SquarePegToys, the original silicone puppy tail maker, once again be the sole sponsor for the event which is produced by The San Francisco K-9 Unit.  We are welcoming DJ Aarf as the new DJ providing the background music for the party.  The contributing graphic artist for this years official poster is Dan H. from California

The pup party will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in the West Tower on the Gold Level in Regency Ballroom A which is located next to the Ballroom Registration Desk. Look for the Woof Camp and San Francisco K9 Unit banners outside the ballroom along with the event poster.

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Please remember that Woof Camp is designed as a male energy event. We would ask both pups/dogs and Handlers/Trainers of both sexes to respect the others' preferences and signals (a growl or head turned to the side/looking away is usually a good sign to ease off or not interested).

The pup party will feature two sessions, A and B.
Photography and videography will be allowed during both sessions.

Session A
9:00pm – 10:00pm: Pups/Dogs, Handlers/Trainers Only

Private: This session is just for pups/dogs [owned and strays] and Handlers/Trainers to use for training or to play with other pups/dogs. During this time there will be an Active Area for romping around with other pups and a Quiet Area for new pups, pups intimated by the larger, more aggressive pup play area or for those who just want to rest or nuzzle with each other or their Handler/Trainer. This session will also feature the popular puppy piñata and Pet Portraits for those who attend.
PET PORTRAITS
Free of Charge!  Located in the Quiet Area this year, participants can come and have their picture taken by Andrew and Willliam of Firehawk Photo Inc. against a professional backdrop. They will be on hand with their photography equipment to capture your portraits and memories of Woof Camp. 

Please note that anyone wearing a red bandana around their neck during the Private Session A is indicating that they do not want their picture taken or posted onto the internet.  We hope that those taking pictures and video will honor their wishes.


Access to Session A will be restricted by volunteers at the door, who will be asking what you are there for. Tell the person at the door exactly what you are there for. Be prepared, as all pups/dogs in Session A are expected to be active participants and in pupspace (such as being on all fours throughout the session). People who sneak past the dog-sniffers at the door and try to crash the party as non-participants (on either end of the leash), will be asked by the volunteer staff to leave and return during the public session later in the night.

 
Session B
10:00pm – Midnight: Open To The General Public

Open to the general public. Music, romping and frolicking. There will be an Active Area for those who want to romp around and have fun and a smaller Quiet Area for those who want to have a more subdued space. Group Photo will take place at Midnight. This session will also feature the popular puppy piñata, Pet Portraits and some surprises for those who attend. Official Woof Camp photographer Rich Stadtmiller will be taking pictures to be posted on the Woof Camp and RichTrove websites.

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More Questions? Please visit our "Frequently Asked Questions" section on the website for even more information or email us at WoofCamp2011@Yahoo.com.

- Brue
Woof Camp 2011 Producer
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