Dogs have fun at Bark in the Park

At this year's Bark in the Park, the first place winner in the Owner Look Alike contest is Mary Caraway and her dog Bailey. The annual event was held at Live Oak Park on March 25. Christine Rinaldi photos

Briana and Samatha Legaspi view the many raffle and silent auction items available as a part of the fund raising effort for the Live Oak Dog Park.

Best of Show goes to Brittany Norris and her dog Kilo, a low content wolf dog and Siberian husky mix. They also won first place in the Most Handsome Male contest earlier in the day.

Della, a 13 week old English bull dog, meets Bijou, an 8 month old pup. The dogs at the Bark in the Park event had many opportunities to meet other dogs and make new friends.

Why Dogs Fly's Pat Erikson and Abby demonstrate their impressive Frisbee skills.

Al Erikson, Why Dogs Fly, worked with Fred to demonstrate Fred's Frisbee skills. Fred also surfs and was featured as a participant on the dog surfing float in the Tournament of Roses Parade this past January.

Sarah Grogan and her 4 month old pup Cade were awarded third place in the Fastest Tail Wag competition.

Wally the basset hound sang God Bless America as a part of the competition for the Wackiest Trick.

Goodie bags were given to the participants in the dog walk around Live Oak Park. The bags contains special treats for both owners and their dogs.  Items included water bottles, stuffed toys and many other fun things.