21st Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo at WestWorld
Creates New Format for a Faster-Paced Competition than Ever
at the LARGEST Police K9 Competition in the World
Expo Sat., Oct. 26, 8:30am-4:30pm, Sun., Oct. 27, 8am-3pm
Invites Kids to Climb Inside Armored Vehicles…the “Bear” and the “Rook,”
Squad Cars, Helicopters, Firetrucks & More
70 Teams from across the USA Compete for ‘Top Dog’ Title
FUN for the Whole Family…Tickets $5 at ALECAPoliceK9.com
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Desert Dog Police K9 Trails & Public Safety Expo returns Sat., Oct. 26 & Sun., Oct. 27 to WestWorld of Scottsale, 16601 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale 85260, featuring a new faster-paced competition than ever! More than 70 teams from across the USA will complete daring obstacles inside the Equidome and master intense challenges to earn the titles of Hard Dog and Top Dog.
“We are thrilled to bring back the Desert Dog competition and expo to WestWorld for our 21st year” says Tony Sanborn, President of ALECA, “This year, fans can expect more action than ever on the Equidome floor with multiple course changes throughout the weekend. The audience is sure to be on the edge of their seats when they see what we have in store.”
Andrew Carlsson, Director of Operations added, “The North Hall will be filled with lively vendors, profound guest speakers and interactive features including fitness challenges at the Scottsdale Police Department booth, real-life armored vehicles the ‘Rook’ and the ‘Bear’ for kids to climb in to explore and more.”
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POLICE K9 TRIALS. Teams of K9s and handlers will compete in an extreme sports contest with multiple challenges inside the Equidome arena in four varying obstacle courses this year, testing the skills of both human handler and police K9. Teams are scored on speed, agility, K9 obedience, apprehension and more. New challenges will be introduced this year such as K9s scaling a 7-foot wall to catch a perpetrator in a bite suit on the other side, leaping over wrecked cars to drag the perpetrator out. Others test the dog’s speed, agility and obedience amidst all the distractions. The top 12 hardest biting and hitting K9s are hand-selected throughout weekend’s regular run to compete in the final field event to select the “Hard Dog” award.
PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO. While the Equidome competition ensures, the North Hall showcases a variety of displays to explore – from early holiday shopping to ‘Trunk or Treat’ for kids of all ages. Friends and families also can visit early every city’s law enforcement booth to meet and learn from those who protect Arizona communities. Climb aboard real-life armored vehicles the ‘Rook’ and the ‘Bear’ and firetrucks, squad cars and helicopters. Explore exciting demos, displays, expert speakers, food and a variety of vendors. Guest speakers include 2023 Miss Arizona Candance Kanavel who is also a Tempe Police officer; and ALECA consultant & official veterinarian, Dr Wayne A. Svoboda, DVM, MS, among others.
COLIN’S K9 DREAM. Colin’s K9 Dream is a special annual presentation in the Equidome happening during “halftime,” to reward a young child fighting a chronic illness with an experience of a lifetime whether it’s becoming an honorary police officer for a day or visiting Disneyland. The annual ceremonial tradition originated from the courageous young boy, Colin, who fought hard in his battle with terminal cancer, a battle he eventually lost. Colin’s story gave birth to Colin’s K9 Dream and is now a tribute to him.
TICKETS & DETAILS. Tickets in advance $5, tickets at the door $10, children 12 and under are FREE. Ticket options at ALECAPolicek9.com and include the K9 Competition in the Equidome; and the Public Safety Expo in the North Hall.
SPONSORS. Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo is produced by Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association. Special thanks to Circle K, sponsors and individual donors.
MORE. For more details, visit ALECAPoliceK9.com and follow on Facebook @AZPoliceK9; Instagram and Twitter @alecaK9.
About Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA). ALECA is the largest nonprofit public safety canine organization in the country. More than 95% of support to ALECA goes directly to their mission, led by public safety, and business professionals and a dedicated team of expert volunteers. The ALECA mission: Train, Educate, Equip and Support (TEES), provides critical guidance, state of the art knowledge, research, development and live action training drills to support K9 law enforcement teams and agencies throughout Arizona. ALECA operates also thanks to member dues, other sponsors and generous donations ALECAPoliceK9.com.
