Milwaukee County House of  Corrections specialty trained four legged officers will show off their skills at the Great Lakes Pet Expo in Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, February 4, 2017.  Specially trained canines help ensure a safe environment for our citizens. The K-9 teams of the Milwaukee County House of Corrections each have a specialty that helps them excel at their job. These dogs are trained in narcotics, tracking, apprehension and more.  The Great Lakes Pet Expo features an outstanding demonstration showcasing the officers’ handling skills and they train/interact with the K-9’s.   Be sure to visit the Main Stage the officers demonstrate the training and tactics necessary to perform their duties.  Please check the Entertainment Schedule the end of January for demonstration times!

Dog and Cat Behavior, Training and Sports at the Great Lakes Pet Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Do you have questions about your dog or cat’s behavior?  Are you looking for a new game or sport to keep your dog occupied?  Then join us at the Great Lakes Pet Expo on February 3, 2018!  We have three Stages of Entertainment for you to select from.

The Education Stage offers presentations from pet care professionals that you will be able to ask lots of questions in a comfortable setting.  The full schedule of presenters and topics will be available in a few weeks!  Stay tuned!

The Activity Stage will showcase high energy, entertaining activities for a variety of companion animals!  This is a new area is returning for 2018 and the line up will be sure to please!

The Main Stage features agility and other great activities to keep your canine busy.  Maybe you are interested in teaching your dog how to pull a cart or wagon?  Carting is a sport that any dog can learn, regardless of it’s size. Check out the equipment needed and what skills are required to see if your dog is up to the task of being a Carting dog. Be sure to check  the full Entertainment Guide towards the end of January at www.petexpomilwaukee.com

The Alliance of Wisconsin Animal Rehoming Efforts announces a major sponsor for the Great Lakes Pet Expo to be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park, Milwaukee.    “The  Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC)  has provided support for this event for many years now and we’re delighted that they have again placed their confidence in this show and opted to become the Platinum Presenting Sponsor” said Beth Enneking, Executive Director for AWARE.    The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center is a 24-hour animal hospital offering emergency and specialty pet care at three locations in Waukesha, Grafton, and Racine. Specializing in Cardiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Neurology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging and Pain Management, WVRC provides Wisconsin and northern Illinois with the highest quality veterinary medical attention 7 days a week, 365 days a year.   You can find WVRC at the Great Lakes Pet Expo inside both the North and West Public Entrances.   WVRC features fantastic resources for pet owners on its website at:  www.wvrc.com.