Contests at Bark in the Park San Jose
Bark in the Park San Jose, Sept.16, 2023,  10-5, William Street Park in downtown San Jose

Bark in the Park Featured Speaker and Contests—
On the Sage Veterinary Centers Main Stage


Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets

DogHood App Presents:

Dr. Judy Morgan—Holistic Guru in Pet Care

This year, speaking on the Main Stage, Dr. Judy Morgan, an experienced integrative veterinarian, acupuncturist, chiropractor, food therapist, and author, will offer two live presentations between Contests:

Six Ways to Keep Dogs Naturally Healthy —
On the Sage Veterinary Centers Main Stage at 11:00am

Species Appropriate Diets For Dogs —
On the Sage Veterinary Centers Main Stage at 3:00pm


The Pet Contests at Bark in the Park™ are our most popular events year after year! Great prizes for First, Second, and Third place in each contest are donated by our generous contest sponsors. 

Be sure to check the Full Events Schedule for all 2023 entertainment and locations.


Look-alike Dog and Owner Contest

Pet/Owner Look-Alike Contest

On the Sage Veterinary Centers Main Stage at 12 Noon

The Look-Alike Contest brings out the best in dogs and their best friends and proves they really do look alike!


Costume Contest

Dog-Costume Contest

On the Sage Veterinary Centers Main Stage at 1:00pm

Contestants put on their pet’s best look and enter to win. Competition is always stiff, but all are were welcome!


Tail Wagging Contest

Happy-Dog Tail-Wagging Contest

On the Sage Veterinary Centers Main Stage at 2:00pm

The tail-wagging-est, friendliest dog wins this wag-off.


Bark in the Park 2023 Contest Sponsors

A big BOW WOW to our 2023 Contest Sponsors, who’ll be providing prizes for First, Second, and Third Place Contest Winners!