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POOCH PENTATHLON

September 7, 2025, 1 PM – 3 PM

AT THE DAVIS FAMILY YMCA

Is your pooch in training for the Pooch Pentathlon? Here is a chance for man’s best friend to show off in a multi-event known as the Davis Family YMCA Pooch Pentathlon. With five events to compete in, your canine is sure to find at least one that suits him. Awards will be presented to the Top Dog in each event for each division. Not sure if your dog is ready to compete? No problem! We invite all vaccinated dogs to come and enjoy open swim from 12:30-2:30pm. Registration required.

Don’t miss out on the fun! 

LEAP DOG – Each dog will have at least two attempts to jump the farthest distance into the pool. The distance is measured from the edge of the pool to the point of entry into the water.

FETCH – The dog is to jump into the pool, retrieve owner’s choice of toy and return to owner in the shortest amount of time.

DOGGIE PADDLE – Each dog will attempt to swim a given distance in the shortest amount of time.

TREASURE DIVE – The goal is to retrieve an object underwater in the shortest amount of time.

OBSTACLE COURSE – Owners will attempt to lead their dog through an obstacle course on land consisting of cones, hoops and hurdles in the shortest amount of time.

Divisions

SMALL: Dogs under 12”
MEDIUM: Dogs 12”-18”
LARGE: Dogs over 18”

Small & Medium dogs compete from 1:00-2:00 pm; Large dogs compete from 2:00-3:00 pm.

Requirement

Dogs without proof of rabies vaccinations will not be permitted on the grounds. Please be sure to bring this on the day of the event.

Contact

Ed Metzinger
Davis Family YMCA Aquatic Director
emetzinger@youngstownymca.org
330-480-5665

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