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Today’s Hours: 11am – 6pm
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Torque, a Belgian Malinois, is a pretty special dog. As one of only a handful of dogs in the U.S. trained to detect electronic storage devices such as cell phones and SD cards, she lends her unique skills to investigators working to apprehend child predators and traffickers. She also has a very special side job as an official crew member for EMU 309, a fully restored, Vietnam War-era Huey helicopter. Her calm and stoic presence provides solace to many veterans grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during exposure therapy flights in the Huey helicopter.
Cap off back to school week with a meet and greet with K9 Torque and her handler. Learn about this world-famous Huey Helicopter dog and hear stories about her training and work. Then check out the newly installed special exhibition of James Mellick’s sculpture, on view through January 5, 2025.
This event is FREE for Members and included with General Admission tickets. Please be sure to purchase your General Admission tickets for the date of the event.
Come bark in the park! On Saturday, September 21st, 2024, join us and our friends at Bryant Park’s annual dog parade and social. This event will bring together local dogs and dog lovers of all ages, in a festive gathering featuring a parade of pups around the park.
And—for one day only—leashed dogs will be invited to join their people on the lawn to sit, stay, and lounge! Special food and drink vendors will be available in Bryant Park to help you create the perfect NYC picnic experience.
Register for the Parade!
Schedule for the day (updated September 16, 2024)
11:00am Registration/Check In opens at the AKC Museum of the Dog booth on the Upper Terrace
Bryant Park’s lawn opens to everyone including dogs!
Children’s Section opens with Author/Illustrator Erin McGill reading her books, Matchy Matchy and If You Need A Friend In Washington: Wacky, Wild, and Wonderful Presidential Pets
Food and beverage tents open on the Fountain Terrace with a delectable selection from Hester Street Fair
Special activity stations open on the Upper Terrace
11:30am Live Performance by Susan Said Band;
12:30pm Parade around the lawn! Dogs, people, hula hoopers, jugglers, and a marching band will circle the lawn twice in joyous celebration of all things dog.
1:00pm Live Performance by Susan Said Band;
Members Only Photo Sessions with NYC Pet Pawtographer Carmen Gonzalez (Available to the first 20 MOD Members that check in at the registration desk with time slots at first come, first served basis. Sessions on the Upper Terrace.)
1:15-2:00pm Cartooning Dog Emotions with artist Kristin Doney at the Bryant Park Art Cart.
1:30-2:30pm Dog Tricks Demonstration with School For the Dogs
2:00-3:00pm K-9 Presentation from the NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit in the Reading Room
Special Activity Stations (11:00am-12:30pm) include: Dog Superlatives: Get a personalized certificate from artist Kristin Doney highlighting one of your dog’s best attributes. Be it ‘most boop-able snout’ or ‘eyes most likely to earn extra treats’ you’ll take home a fun memento from the event.
Scentwork: Want to learn more about activating one of your dog’s strongest senses? Enjoy this exploration in nose work with our friends from Sniff N Seek. Find out about Barn Hunt and how to start this fun activity for your pup.
Poster Pup: Marching with a dog breed group? Want to do something extra special to cheer on your favorite furry friend? Head to the Bryant Park Art Cart to create a poster to carry in the parade or to hold up from the sidelines.
Bark for Books: New York Public Library (NYPL) will be on hand to help you sign up for a library card and recommend some captivating canine books.
Join the New York Adventure Club for an exclusive after-hours pastel painting workshop at the AKC Museum of the Dog! Â
Led by award-winning artist Karen Miura and her dog, Lucy, our fun and relaxed artistic experience will include:Â
All painting supplies will be provided, and all art can be taken home!Â
*Please bring a 5×7 or 6×8 color image of your pet, along with a black and white photocopy of that photo. (Let us know at check in if you need to print yours on-site)Â
**Pets are not allowed for this classÂ
***All interested are welcome, no painting experience is requiredÂ
