Think of it as a "drive through" enrichment activity for you and your dog! There are 4 separate "sensory" stations that allow your dog to explore using their sense of smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Each station is supervised by a professional dog trainer or enrichment specialist and friendly gate stewards help guide you around.

Each team (you and your dog) registers in advance to reserve a spot. Once registration closes, you'll be assigned a designated time slot to show-up with your dog. Once you arrive, you check-in at the registration desk (leave your dog in your car), and then you will be notified when you can come to the first sensory station. You and your dog go from one station to the next, in a one-way traffic flow. Once you're done, you head back to the car and leave!

Besides your best friend, please plan for the following on event day:

• Bring your dog on a 6 foot leash.

• Have a longer leash (10-20 feet long) with you, if you have one.

• Bring at least 2 measuring cups' worth of your dogs favorite food.

• Be sure to have at least 2 different types of food for your dog.

You will be able to use food/treats in each Sensory Station, so we recommend bringing a lot of snacks!

What else:

• Potty clean-up supplies will be available in each station area.

• If your dog pees or poops and is a green or yellow ribbon dog, the station leader will hold your dog while you clean-up. If your dog is a red ribbon dog, we'll clean up for you.

• Community water bowls will be supplied in each station area. Bring your own water and bowl if your dog prefers their own

We've done our very best to set-up an experience that will allow your dog to feel safe. Once they are in the building, they will not see other dogs (but may hear them). We're happy to help evaluate if your dog will be happy at the event. Please contact us at laura@connectingwithdogs.com.

Multiple dogs from the same household are welcome, but will be assigned individual timeslots. This is to ensure safety of all dogs and people and help keep our schedule running smoothly. Please register each dog separately.

Yes! Children 8 years old and older are welcome to attend with adult supervision.

• Your private, Sensory Sniffari time slot... where you and your dog get to enjoy time together, safely.

• Four professionally-curated sensory stations that you are guided to and experience under the supervision of a professional dog trainer or canine enrichment specialist.

• (1) One entry into our wag-tastic giveaway prize basket. Purchase 5 additional entries for $5!

• V.I.P. access to the themed photo booth experience in one of the Sensory Stations

• An experience of fun, and a tired dog after you're done!

Proceeds raised will directly benefit Conservation Dogs Collective, a Milwaukee-based non-profit that trains dogs to sniff out endangered and invasive species!

We will be assigning time slots based on several factors to ensure safety and comfort for our guests. If you have a particular time crunch, you can email us at laura@connectingwithdogs.com to inquire about whether or not we can accommodate you. We'll do our best, but please know we will not always be able to.

We're so glad you asked!

Dogs over the age of 12 weeks are welcome to attend assuming the following vaccination and health requirements are met:

• At least one set of age-appropriate vaccinations including Distemper and Parvovirus

• Dogs over 6 months of age must have current rabies vaccination and clear fecal

If your dog is experiencing any symptoms of illness (vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, wheezing, etc.) we kindly ask for you to keep them home.

Click the "Register Now" button below the FAQ! Have your credit card handy as we do require payment to reserve your registration spot. We look forward to seeing you!!!

Great! Please email laura@connectingwithdogs.com with your questions and we'll get back to you soon!