2025 Dawg Daze

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What is Dawg Daze? Dawg Daze is a fun event that celebrates the winter, trails and dogs. There will be four events: a time trial skijoring race called the “Forest Dog Derby” that circumnavigates the Outer and Inner Loops, a human / dog sled pull sled pull, a dog and human costume contest, and a best trick contest.

This is a free activity for lodging guests and the general public; however, advanced reservations are required. [ Contact: outdoor-activities@keweenawresort.com | 906-289-4403 ext 4 ]

When: March 2, 2025

Forest Dog Derby:  11am – 1pm

Human/Dog Sled Pull: 11am – 1pm

Human/Dog Costume Contest: 1:30pm – 2:00pm 

Best Trick Contest: 1:30pm – 2:00 pm 

Awards Ceremonies: 2:00pm

Where: The event will be held outside on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge grounds.

Details:

“Forest Dog Derby” : Is a time trial style event. Dogs must be leashed or tethered at all times. Teams consist of one person and one dog. Teams start at the starting line and must complete one loop around part of Outer Loop & Inner Loop . Fastest time wins. 

“Human/Dog Sled Pull” : This new event will get dogs and their people onto the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge’s snowshoe trails. It is in honor of the time when dogs and people were linked for survival in the winters of the Upper Peninsula, but now it is just for the fun. Teams consist of at least one person and at least one dog. Dogs must be leashed or tethers at all times to people. People must be on snowshoes.  Dog(s) and/or people must pull a plastic sled with a minimum of 15 pieces of firewood or the equivalent weight in kids (it is ok to pull more kid weight if you have bigger kids). You must finish with all 15 pieces or all of the kids. The route is on the Wanderer Snowshoe Route. Fastest time wins. 

“Costume Contest” : Is a costume contest for dogs and humans. Costumes will be judged on a scale from 1 to 10 on  “originality”  “cuteness” “human costume.” Bonus points for matching dog and owner costumes.  

There will be a “Best Trick” contest and a “Furriest Dog” award!

KML Dog Treats will be available for purchase and random dog treat tastings will happen throughout the day.

Lodging guests will have their pet fee waived for their entire stay, if their stay includes Saturday, March 2, 2025. Pets must still be registered with guest services.

All events are free to enter. A donation box for pet related items (used linens, blankets, sheet, pillowcases, towels, dog/cat treats and toys.) and a donation jar for monetary donations will be set up for the Copper Country Humane Society. https://www.cchumanesociety.com/

Overall Rules: 

1. Dogs must be leashed at all times while on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.
2. No aggressive dogs.
3. Dog waste must be picked up immediately except during race.
   

Forest Dog Derby Race Rules: 

1. Only 1 dog and 1 person per team.
2. Dog must be leashed or tethered at all times.
3. A specific team only gets one chance around the course. 
4. You can start anytime between 11am and 1pm. There will be no starts after 1pm. 

Prizes: Prizes will be international recognition, a certificate, dog and/or human treats from the Little Cabin Cafe.

Race Course:  You are welcome to bring your team to practice any day. Course closes to practice on Race Day at 10:30am March 2, 2025.