Hops & Hounds: Tips on How to Approach A Dog Safely

Hops & Hounds is going to be a wicked fun event. Let's make it a safe one for all too.

Being a dog owner you are fully aware of how your dog is around you and your family. But, you may never be able to predict how your dog can be with strangers. Dogs are animals after all and they cannot talk. They use their body language to communicate with humans and we can do the same.

With our event Hops & Hounds happening June 16th at Raitt Homestead Farm in Eliot, Maine; we ask that you please consider your dog's behavior around other dogs and strangers before bringing your pup to this event. We want all dogs and humans to feel safe and have a blast!

Here are some helpful tips to approach a dog you do not know safely.

See below what you can enjoy with your dog at Hops & Hounds next Saturday. And, buy your tickets too!

What you can do at Hops & Hounds:

Visit the York County Federal Credit Union "Take Me Home Zone" featuring several organizations with adorable dogs up for adoption!

Participate or watch the amazing SIS Bank Seacoast Dock Dog Competition! (Sign up at www.seacoastdockdogs.com.)

Enjoy toe (or paw) tapping entertainment by On Tap!

Drink a cold one in the Beer Garden - Tito's Handmade Vodka signature drinks and craft beers from Funky Bow Brewery! *Those 21+ and choose to enjoy a drink will be ID'd and get a wristband*

Grab a bite to eat at one of our many food trucks!

Cool down in our dog-friendly hydration stations!

Take home a family photo in our pup-friendly photo booth!

Dress in costume to win our Best Dressed Contest (Humans and pups can dress alike, too.)

Primp and pamper your pooch with dog washing stations and vendors to spruce up your pup!

Let Fido run free in our fenced in dog park!

Take home all kinds of giveaways, samples and coupons from your favorite brands and stores!