Saturday, April 26 | Brigadoon Campus
Spring Open House & Gear Swap
Come tour our facility, meet our amazing service dogs, and watch live training demonstrations. Plus, check out our Dog Gear Swap Meet, where you can buy, sell, and trade gently-used pet gear!
Want to sell dog gear? Reserve a vendor spot for just $20.
Time & Location
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Brigadoon's Bellingham Campus
About the Event
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Brigadoon Service Dogs at our Spring Open House! This is your chance to meet our service dog candidates, tour our facility, watch live dog training demonstrations, and shop for pre-loved dog gear at our Dog Gear Swap Meet!
Just a reminder! This is a service-dog-only event. Please leave pet dogs at home to ensure a safe and focused environment for our working dogs.
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Event Highlights
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Meet & Greets – Interact with our amazing dogs
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Facility Tours – See where and how our service dogs are trained
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Dog Training Demonstrations – Watch our instructors in action
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Dog Gear Swap Meet – Buy, sell, and trade gently-used dog gear
About the Dog Gear Swap
Attention, dog lovers! Looking to declutter your dog's gear or find some new-to-you items for your pup? We are hosting a Dog Gear Swap Meet during our open house – a fun and eco-friendly way to share and find gently-used dog supplies!
This is your chance to trade, sell, or buy gently used dog supplies like collars, leashes, toys, beds, crates, and more. Whether you're searching for a great deal, want to rehome items your dog no longer uses, or just love the idea of sustainable pet ownership, this event is for you!
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What to Bring
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Collars, leashes, harnesses
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Beds, blankets, crates
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Jackets, boots, or costumes
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Toys, bowls, or accessories
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Training equipment, exercise equipment
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Grooming supplies
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Anything else! *
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* As a reward-based training facility, we ask that you please leave aversive training equipment (such as remote or electronic collars, citronella collars, pinches, prongs, chokes, etc.) at home. Any other dog gear is welcome!
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How it Works
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Reserve Your Spot – Secure your vendor space online.
- Vendor spots: $20 (includes a 6-foot table) -
Bring Your Gently-Used Dog Gear – Gather clean, well-maintained items your pup no longer needs. Setup begins at 10 AM on the day of the event.
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Sell Your Way – You set the prices and handle payments however you prefer (cash, Venmo, Zelle, etc.).
- WiFi will be available for digital transactions. -
Buy, Sell, Trade, or Donate – Connect with fellow dog lovers while finding great deals and new homes for your gear.
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Find Something New – Discover affordable, high-quality items for your furry friend.
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Take Home Your Unsold Items – Please plan to bring home any items that don’t find a new owner.
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​This is a great way to give back, save money, and meet fellow dog enthusiasts.
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Have Items You Want to Donate?
If you have items you’d like to donate to Brigadoon instead of selling, we’d be happy to accept your gear donations!
Drop-off options:
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Bring your items to our campus the morning of the open house (10AM)
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Arrange a different drop-off time by emailing ally@brigadoondogs.org
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Want to Reserve a Vendor Spot?
Fill out our Vendor Sign-Up Sheet below to secure your space.