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Online Halloween Canine Costume Contest
Oct
14
to Oct 30

Online Halloween Canine Costume Contest

Contest is now over. Thanks everyone for participating!

🎃 Blue Mountain Canine Online Halloween Costume Contest! 👻

Get ready for a tail-waggin' good time—our Online Halloween Costume Contest is back, and it’s bigger and more boo-tiful than ever!

Whether your pup loves to rock a costume or prefers to just enjoy the fall vibes au naturel, this contest is all about celebrating our dogs in ways that feel good for them.

🧡 Here's How It Works:

📸 Snap a photo of your dog in one of the following categories:

  1. Small But Spooky – Small breed pups in costume

  2. Medium & Magical – Mid-sized costumed monsters and cuties

  3. Large & Legendary – Big dogs with even bigger style

  4. No costumeReal Fall or Halloween background (no digital backdrops, please!)

🎁 Each category will have a Grand Prize Winner and a Runner Up!

🏆 Prizes Donated By Our Amazing Local Partners:

Winners will be announced on Halloween day—so keep an eye on our social media for the big reveal!

📅 Important Dates:

  • Photo Submissions Due: October 30th by 5:00 PM

  • Winners Announced: October 31st (BOO-tiful timing, right?)

💬 Why We Do This

At Blue Mountain Canine, we believe in celebrating dogs for who they are. Not every dog loves a costume—and that’s okay! This contest is about having fun while also honoring your dog’s comfort, communication, and consent. 🐾

📥 How to Enter

Fill out the form below with:

✅ Your name
✅ Email address
✅ Phone number
✅ Your dog’s breed size (Small, Medium, Large, or No Costume)
✅ Your dog’s name & sentence or two about what you love most about your dog
✅ Your dog’s photo (using the file uploader)

We can't wait to see your spooky, sweet, and spectacular submissions!

Just fill out the form below!

📸 Photo Submission Disclaimer

By submitting a photo to the Blue Mountain Canine Online Halloween Costume Contest, you agree that:

  • You are the owner of the photo and have the right to share it.

  • You give Blue Mountain Canine permission to share your photo on our website, social media, and promotional materials related to the contest.

  • Your photo may be used to help educate others about dog body language, consent, and seasonal safety in a positive and respectful way.

  • We will always celebrate your dog with kindness and never share content out of context.

If at any time you’d like your photo removed from our platforms, just reach out—we’ll take care of it right away.


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Puppy Class for Medium & larger Dogs
Mar
30
to May 11

Puppy Class for Medium & larger Dogs

Medium & larger breed puppy guardians rejoice! Here is a class just for dogs like yours! This class focuses on key skills that will set your puppy up for a lifetime of safety, manners, and fun with an emphasis on addressing the needs of larger dogs. Skills we cover includes sit, down, come with collar grab, stay, name, heel, body language and handling, jumping, calmer walks and more.

Proof of recent vaccinations are required.

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Defensive Walking Maneuvers Workshop (2 Days)
Aug
30
to Aug 31

Defensive Walking Maneuvers Workshop (2 Days)

Almost every day we face challenges when we walk our dogs. Learn tactics in this 2-day workshop to keep you and your dog safer while cultivating calmness in motion.

Class Includes:

  • Online discussion and learning in the comfort of your home

  • Hands on skill building at a park

  • Manual for ongoing learning wherever you are

Schedule:

Friday Night: We discuss canine body language, park pitfalls, how to deal with insistent strangers, blocking/distractions, cultivating confidence, moves to keep you and your dog more safe.

Saturday Morning: We work in groups of two at 9 or 10am, practicing hands-on skills and observation skills at a local park.

Price: $150

To Register:

Email info@bluemountaincanine.org or call 503-810-0386

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