Ye Olde Socialization in Tampa.

**JKlatsky** · 02-28-2010, 05:48 PM

Well, if you want some bizarre, rarely seen people for socialization there's nothing like a Renaissance Festival. I know Ike is the old guy, and probably doesn't need as much socialization, but I wanted to check it out for the first time with a dog I knew was going to be Ok. We went and got a free pass to come back again...so I think next time we'll take the puppy.

Post Joust, meeting William, our hero! Man encased in metal.

Kisses for the sweaty stinky man...

Hanging out by the "War Horse Ride", what you can't see is the man with the turkey leg that Ike is much more interested in.

Hmm. Never seen one of those before.

Less than interested in the Maypole dancers.

Ike loved this lady with the claws. She gives really good scratches.

Guy dressed as a plant collecting for his "Hedge Fund". This was closest we got to trouble all day because Ike was pretty sure when he waved his hand around that it was some kind of toy.

Anyway, it was loads of fun, and neat for Ike. It's also open until the end of March, if anyone wants to make a trip. You have to fill out paperwork, sign a liability waiver, and bring proof of rabies and pay $10. They also do a brief temperament test after you get in the gate, where a costumed worker rather exhuberantly pets your dog. (Although I saw a couple people and I think Ike got a more thorough test because he was big and looked more dangerous). Still really cool event.

Konotashi · 02-28-2010, 05:55 PM

That's awesome! I didn't know dogs were allowed at the Renaissance Festival!

Probably one of the best places I've seen where you can meet all types of people in odd clothing, all sorts of animals (how many dogs get to see elephants!?) and I'm sure all types of sounds!

Looks like he had a blast!

TxRider · 02-28-2010, 05:55 PM

Very cool, I wonder if our local faire allows dogs, I'll have to see.

Did he get any good olde food treats?

**MaggieRoseLee** · 02-28-2010, 05:58 PM

I have NEVER seen such a place to give such a crazy variety of socialization!!!!

Could you do me a HUGE HUGE HUGE favor? Add all those pictures and captions under http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...ocialized.html cause even though your dog isn't a puppy I'd have NEVER thought of taking my dog to a Renaissance Fair.

please?????????????????????????? It's a permanent sticky so everyone will see it for a long time! Fame! Glory!

**JKlatsky** · 02-28-2010, 05:58 PM

He got some of Mom's Chicken and chips...but no, nothing particularly exotic

This is the first Faire I've ever been to that allowed pets, but I'm glad they do! I think it's a great idea and they charge more for the dog to get in than kids...but hey! Whatever works.

MRL- Sure thing!

**MaggieRoseLee** · 02-28-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKlatsky

He got some of Mom's Chicken and chips...but no, nothing particularly exotic

This is the first Faire I've ever been to that allowed pets, but I'm glad they do! I think it's a great idea and they charge more for the dog to get in than kids...but hey! Whatever works.

MRL- Sure thing!

You are smart, talented and QUICK! Thanks for adding to the sticky!

Elephants.........how many of us get to introduce our dogs to ELEPHANTS!

CainGSD · 02-28-2010, 07:29 PM

That's my man Ike!!!!! He is so super cool about everything....not sure the faire could handle the dynamic duo of Cade and Dazzle LOL

mjbgsd · 03-01-2010, 01:52 AM

That is so interesting, seeing an elephant of all things!! Now that is awesome! I wonder if any dogs barked at it?

michelleans · 03-01-2010, 03:24 AM

Very cool!

The elephant really astounded me! what a fantastic experience, wish we had something like that here!

02-28-2010, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
JKlatsky Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,985	Ye Olde Socialization in Tampa. Well, if you want some bizarre, rarely seen people for socialization there's nothing like a Renaissance Festival. I know Ike is the old guy, and probably doesn't need as much socialization, but I wanted to check it out for the first time with a dog I knew was going to be Ok. We went and got a free pass to come back again...so I think next time we'll take the puppy. Post Joust, meeting William, our hero! Man encased in metal. Kisses for the sweaty stinky man... Hanging out by the "War Horse Ride", what you can't see is the man with the turkey leg that Ike is much more interested in. Hmm. Never seen one of those before. Less than interested in the Maypole dancers. Ike loved this lady with the claws. She gives really good scratches. Guy dressed as a plant collecting for his "Hedge Fund". This was closest we got to trouble all day because Ike was pretty sure when he waved his hand around that it was some kind of toy. Anyway, it was loads of fun, and neat for Ike. It's also open until the end of March, if anyone wants to make a trip. You have to fill out paperwork, sign a liability waiver, and bring proof of rabies and pay $10. They also do a brief temperament test after you get in the gate, where a costumed worker rather exhuberantly pets your dog. (Although I saw a couple people and I think Ike got a more thorough test because he was big and looked more dangerous). Still really cool event. __________________ Argos vom Eisernen Loewen VPG1, CGC, TC 3-3-07 Bianka vom Eisernen Loewen BH, CGC, TC 1-3-08 Cade vom Eisernen Loewen CGC 3-25-09 D'Artagnan (Tag) vom Eisernen Loewen 2-2-10 G Aiko von Burkndeiros SchH 3, IPO3, FH, TC, KKL2 9-17-02

02-28-2010, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Konotashi Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,380	That's awesome! I didn't know dogs were allowed at the Renaissance Festival! Probably one of the best places I've seen where you can meet all types of people in odd clothing, all sorts of animals (how many dogs get to see elephants!?) and I'm sure all types of sounds! Looks like he had a blast! __________________ Ozzy - Chocolate Pom "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog." My Photography

02-28-2010, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,215	OH MY GOSH! You WIN!!! I have NEVER seen such a place to give such a crazy variety of socialization!!!! Could you do me a HUGE HUGE HUGE favor? Add all those pictures and captions under http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...ocialized.html cause even though your dog isn't a puppy I'd have NEVER thought of taking my dog to a Renaissance Fair. please?????????????????????????? It's a permanent sticky so everyone will see it for a long time! Fame! Glory! __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

02-28-2010, 05:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
JKlatsky Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,985	He got some of Mom's Chicken and chips...but no, nothing particularly exotic This is the first Faire I've ever been to that allowed pets, but I'm glad they do! I think it's a great idea and they charge more for the dog to get in than kids...but hey! Whatever works. MRL- Sure thing! __________________ Argos vom Eisernen Loewen VPG1, CGC, TC 3-3-07 Bianka vom Eisernen Loewen BH, CGC, TC 1-3-08 Cade vom Eisernen Loewen CGC 3-25-09 D'Artagnan (Tag) vom Eisernen Loewen 2-2-10 G Aiko von Burkndeiros SchH 3, IPO3, FH, TC, KKL2 9-17-02 Last edited by JKlatsky; 02-28-2010 at 06:05 PM.

02-28-2010, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
CainGSD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Port Richey, FL Posts: 463	That's my man Ike!!!!! He is so super cool about everything....not sure the faire could handle the dynamic duo of Cade and Dazzle LOL __________________ Nora Cain von Hena-C, VPG A, TT 10/19/2003 - 12/17/2009 Gone but not forgotten. Dazzle von Linienbach, 02/07/2009 Learning the ropes. Doc vom Eisernen Loewen, 02/02/2010 SDIT

02-28-2010, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
TxRider Master Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 657	Very cool, I wonder if our local faire allows dogs, I'll have to see. Did he get any good olde food treats?

03-01-2010, 01:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
mjbgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,877	That is so interesting, seeing an elephant of all things!! Now that is awesome! I wonder if any dogs barked at it? __________________ Akbar- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1072443 Isa- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/175256

03-01-2010, 03:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
michelleans Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Limerick, Ireland Posts: 2,372	Very cool! The elephant really astounded me! what a fantastic experience, wish we had something like that here! __________________ Michelle and Jake Jake's videos! Jake's dogster! Jake's website!

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