Bark in the Park - for the love of canines

Shot Gun, a three-year-old Labrador Retriever, displays his skills at the IQ K9 training booth on March 19 at Bark in the Park. Christine Rinaldi photos

Audrey Moorehead's boy Terrance won first place in the Most Handsome Male contest at Bark in the Park, the annual fundraiser for the Live Oak Dog Park.

Participants enjoy a walk around Live Oak Park as a part of the Bark in the Park event, which raises money to keep the Live Oak Dog Park maintained for use.

Finn, a six-year-old Pug, stays warm in his blue hoodie at Bark in the Park on March 19. The event is a fundraiser for the Live Oak Dog Park.

Winners of the Smallest Dog contest: Mini won third place; Lucy won second place, and Gigi took first place at Bark in the Park. The event raises funds for the maintenance of the Live Oak Dog Park.

First place in the Largest Dog contest is won by Apollo, who is shown here celebrating with his family - Abby and Clint Brown, and his handler for the event, Rachelle Marcon.

Gia, Tiffany, and Leo, rescued Yorkies, enjoy riding through Live Oak Park in their bright red stroller during the March 19 fundraising event for the Live Oak Dog Park.

Tied for first place in the Most Handsome Male contest was Balloo. His owner, Raiden Rincon proudly holds the blue ribbon.

Terry Lamb and her German Shorthair Pointer, Code Four, won second place in the Owner Look-alike contest at Bark in the Park on March 19. Code Four is nine years old and loves to surf and paddle board.