Forget the rain and snow \u2014 grab your pup and have fun at one of these March 2020 dog events or premieres. If you don\u2019t see your dog event or premiere in our March 2020 dog event list, just email us your dog show information at dogstermag@belvoir.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n More than 500 dogs participated in last year’s parade, with the theme of SuperPaws<\/em>. This year’s them is Beyond All Boundaries<\/em>. Photo credit Bach Imagery LLC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This annual event has moved to Covington, Louisiana, \u00a0this year and comes at the tail end of Mardi Gras season, the Sunday after Fat Tuesday. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cBeyond All Boundaries,\u201d which celebrates the limitless exploration of sea, air and space. You are encouraged to dress you and your dog in everything from mermaids to astronauts. The parade will be led by actor Ian Somerhalder of the television shows \u201cLost\u201d and \u201cThe Vampire Diaries, with proceeds from the parade to benefit both canines and kids through the\u00a0Ian Somerhalder Foundation<\/span> (ISF)<\/a>. Last year, more than 500 dogs participated, and there was an estimated crowd of 25,000 spectators. Get parade information at mardipaws.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Dog Doc<\/em> film poses a serious question about whether we are over medicating our pets and ourselves, combining touching stories of families with the hard science of integrative care. By casting an intimate lens over this unique world, The Dog Doc<\/em> shows the healing powers of\u00a0wellness, compassion and hope. The Dog Doc<\/em>, veterinarian\u00a0Dr. Marty Goldstein<\/a>, is a pioneer of integrative medicine,\u00a0which combines conventional medicine with cutting-edge alternative treatments.\u00a0Attracting four-legged patients from around the world, Dr. Goldstein’s practice, Smith Ridge Veterinary Center<\/a> in South Salem, NY provides holistic\u00a0care\u00a0for animals after other vets have given up hope. Directed by Cindy Meehl (Buck<\/em>) the documentary hits New York theaters on March 13 and Los Angeles, CA theaters on March 27. Find out more details at the official website dogdocthefilm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whether you have a cat or dog, stop by Pup Plaza in San Jose, CA, \u00a0from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to have your pet microchipped. For $20 (including insertion and registration), get peace of mind knowing that your pet has permanent identification. Bring all pets on leash or in a carrier. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment necessary. Cats are 20 times more likely to be reunited with their families when microchipped and dogs are 2.5 times as likely to be reunited! Pup Plaza is in San Jose, 14408 Union Ave., in the Cambrian Park Plaza shopping center. For more information, visit svpetproject.org\/info\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your best furry pal with some relaxing Dogs benefitting Rocket Dog Rescue. Photo credit adogslifephoto\/Getty Images.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This fun event kicks off with Doga (yoga and dogs) and then prances right into the red carpet where a canine community panel will award trophies for best-dressed dogs. 100% of proceeds goes to SF-based Rocket Dog Rescue<\/a>. Raffle prizes, an agility course and an animal communicator will be part of the party. Event held at Patrick’s Park in San Francisco. Get tickets at Eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n This event welcomes all levels of CaniCross athletes and special equipment is not required. Perfect for all fitness levels, this event is dog-friendly for those not interested in participating in the CaniCross Event. Lake Geneva Canopy Tours\/Arbor Trails is the home of this Hills are Alive Trail Run and Walk, with every turn of this 4-mile trail loop revealing emerging wildflowers to deer or other critters. This event is part of the 2019-20 CaniCross Event Series and offers 4- or 8-mile events. For the safety and comfort of all athletes, the CaniCross event starts 10 minutes prior to the start of the Run\/Walk event. CaniCross athletes will start at 10:20 and Run\/Walk athletes will start at 10:30 a.m. Go to xcthrillogy.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n The motto of National Puppy Day is \u201cNo love like puppy love.\u201d Ain\u2019t that the truth! Puppy kisses just can\u2019t be beat. If you have a puppy, you can celebrate this day by spending extra time with your little one. Or, better yet, consider adding another puppy to your life. You may also want to look into volunteering with a local dog rescue, serving as a puppy socializer or even a foster home for puppies who are too young to be adopted out. For more ideas, visit nationalpuppyday.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Top photograph: Photography \u00a9kozorog | Getty Images<\/strong><\/p>\n The post Dug Up at Dogster: March 2020 Dog Events and Premieres<\/a> by Melissa L. Kauffman<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post Dug Up at Dogster: March 2020 Dog Events and Premieres<\/a> by Melissa L. Kauffman<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Forget the rain and snow \u2014 grab your pup and have fun at one of these March 2020 dog events or premieres. If you don\u2019t see your dog event or premiere in our March 2020 dog event list, just email us your dog show information at dogstermag@belvoir.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n More than 500 dogs participated in last year’s parade, with the theme of SuperPaws<\/em>. This year’s them is Beyond All Boundaries<\/em>. Photo credit Bach Imagery LLC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This annual event has moved to Covington, Louisiana, \u00a0this year and comes at the tail end of Mardi Gras season, the Sunday after Fat Tuesday. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cBeyond All Boundaries,\u201d which celebrates the limitless exploration of sea, air and space. You are encouraged to dress you and your dog in everything from mermaids to astronauts. The parade will be led by actor Ian Somerhalder of the television shows \u201cLost\u201d and \u201cThe Vampire Diaries, with proceeds from the parade to benefit both canines and kids through the\u00a0Ian Somerhalder Foundation<\/span> (ISF)<\/a>. Last year, more than 500 dogs participated, and there was an estimated crowd of 25,000 spectators. Get parade information at mardipaws.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Dog Doc<\/em> film poses a serious question about whether we are over medicating our pets and ourselves, combining touching stories of families with the hard science of integrative care. By casting an intimate lens over this unique world, The Dog Doc<\/em> shows the healing powers of\u00a0wellness, compassion and hope. The Dog Doc<\/em>, veterinarian\u00a0Dr. Marty Goldstein<\/a>, is a pioneer of integrative medicine,\u00a0which combines conventional medicine with cutting-edge alternative treatments.\u00a0Attracting four-legged patients from around the world, Dr. Goldstein’s practice, Smith Ridge Veterinary Center<\/a> in South Salem, NY provides holistic\u00a0care\u00a0for animals after other vets have given up hope. Directed by Cindy Meehl (Buck<\/em>) the documentary hits New York theaters on March 13 and Los Angeles, CA theaters on March 27. Find out more details at the official website dogdocthefilm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whether you have a cat or dog, stop by Pup Plaza in San Jose, CA, \u00a0from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to have your pet microchipped. For $20 (including insertion and registration), get peace of mind knowing that your pet has permanent identification. Bring all pets on leash or in a carrier. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment necessary. Cats are 20 times more likely to be reunited with their families when microchipped and dogs are 2.5 times as likely to be reunited! Pup Plaza is in San Jose, 14408 Union Ave., in the Cambrian Park Plaza shopping center. For more information, visit svpetproject.org\/info\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your best furry pal with some relaxing Dogs benefitting Rocket Dog Rescue. Photo credit adogslifephoto\/Getty Images.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This fun event kicks off with Doga (yoga and dogs) and then prances right into the red carpet where a canine community panel will award trophies for best-dressed dogs. 100% of proceeds goes to SF-based Rocket Dog Rescue<\/a>. Raffle prizes, an agility course and an animal communicator will be part of the party. Event held at Patrick’s Park in San Francisco. Get tickets at Eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n This event welcomes all levels of CaniCross athletes and special equipment is not required. Perfect for all fitness levels, this event is dog-friendly for those not interested in participating in the CaniCross Event. Lake Geneva Canopy Tours\/Arbor Trails is the home of this Hills are Alive Trail Run and Walk, with every turn of this 4-mile trail loop revealing emerging wildflowers to deer or other critters. This event is part of the 2019-20 CaniCross Event Series and offers 4- or 8-mile events. For the safety and comfort of all athletes, the CaniCross event starts 10 minutes prior to the start of the Run\/Walk event. CaniCross athletes will start at 10:20 and Run\/Walk athletes will start at 10:30 a.m. Go to xcthrillogy.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n The motto of National Puppy Day is \u201cNo love like puppy love.\u201d Ain\u2019t that the truth! Puppy kisses just can\u2019t be beat. If you have a puppy, you can celebrate this day by spending extra time with your little one. Or, better yet, consider adding another puppy to your life. You may also want to look into volunteering with a local dog rescue, serving as a puppy socializer or even a foster home for puppies who are too young to be adopted out. For more ideas, visit nationalpuppyday.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Top photograph: Photography \u00a9kozorog | Getty Images<\/strong><\/p>\n The post Dug Up at Dogster: March 2020 Dog Events and Premieres<\/a> by Melissa L. Kauffman<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nMarch Monthly Dog Holiday Observances:\u00a0Poison Prevention Awareness Month<\/h3>\n
March 1, 2020: 26th<\/sup> Annual Mardi Paws Parade<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMarch 13 and March 27, 2020: Premiere of The Dog Doc<\/em> Documentary<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMarch 14, 2020: Pup Plaza Microchip Event<\/a><\/h3>\n
March 15, 2020: St. Patrick’s Day Dog Parade with Doga<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMarch 15, 2020: Hills Are Alive Trail Canicross<\/a><\/h3>\n
March 23, 2020: National Puppy Day<\/a><\/h3>\n
Read Next: Everything You Need to Know About the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
March Monthly Dog Holiday Observances:\u00a0Poison Prevention Awareness Month<\/h3>\n
March 1, 2020: 26th<\/sup> Annual Mardi Paws Parade<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nMarch 13 and March 27, 2020: Premiere of The Dog Doc<\/em> Documentary<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nMarch 14, 2020: Pup Plaza Microchip Event<\/a><\/h3>\n
March 15, 2020: St. Patrick’s Day Dog Parade with Doga<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nMarch 15, 2020: Hills Are Alive Trail Canicross<\/a><\/h3>\n
March 23, 2020: National Puppy Day<\/a><\/h3>\n
Read Next: Everything You Need to Know About the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n