It was a rattling good time in San Jose

Bark within the Park, the annual dog festival at William Street Park in San Jose, is widely considered the most important dog event within the country. About 1,000 dogs and 5,000 people were expected to attend from 10 a.m. to five p.m. Dogs showed off their skills and showed off to their owners on the agility course. There were also vaccinations from the Humane Society Silicon Valley, with greater than 80 pet-related vendors, live music, food trucks and beer and wine stands.

Pheobe Yao and Jason Yao of Milpitas watch Cookie, a 4-year-old French bulldog, during “Bark in the Park San Jose” at Naglee Park at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Cheddar, a 3-year-old English Springer Spaniel, jumps during an agility demonstration at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Canine High Learning offers group training classes at all levels from basic obedience to advanced and competitive dog sports at the Humane Society Silicon Valley in Milpitas. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Cheddar, a 3-year-old English Springer Spaniel, jumps during an agility demonstration at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Canine High Learning offers group training classes in any respect levels from basic obedience to advanced and competitive dog sports on the Humane Society Silicon Valley in Milpitas. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Mike Armstrong of Fremont and Buzz, a 6-year-old English Springer Spaniel, show off their agility skills at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Canine High Learning offers group training classes at all levels from basic obedience to advanced and competitive dog sports at the Humane Society Silicon Valley in Milpitas. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Mike Armstrong of Fremont and Buzz, a 6-year-old English Springer Spaniel, exhibit their agility skills at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Canine High Learning offers group training classes in any respect levels from basic obedience to advanced and competitive dog sports on the Humane Society Silicon Valley in Milpitas. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Darya Ganji of San Jose holds up Koda, a five-year-old Pomeranian, during “Bark in the Park San Jose” at Naglee Park at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Enrique Alonso of San Jose and his nephew Alejandro Martinez Alonso try to get the attention of Albondigas, a 3-year-old Maltese, at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Enrique Alonso of San Jose and his nephew Alejandro Martinez Alonso attempt to get the eye of Albondigas, a 3-year-old Maltese, at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
People walk past vendors selling dog treats during “Bark in the Park San Jose” at Naglee Park in William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Cielo, a 4-month-old French bulldog, barks at Raider, a virtually 3-year-old French bulldog, during “Bark in the Park San Jose” at Naglee Park at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Haku, a 3-year-old Japanese Spitz, eats from a puppy bowl next to Sophie, a 2-year-old American Eskimo Dog, during “Bark in the Park San Jose” at Naglee Park at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Cookie, a 4-year-old French bulldog, smiles during “Bark in the Park San Jose” at Naglee Park at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Mike Armstrong of Fremont and Buzz, a 6-year-old English Springer Spaniel, show off their agility skills at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Canine High Learning offers group training classes at all levels from basic obedience to advanced and competitive dog sports at the Humane Society Silicon Valley in Milpitas. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Mike Armstrong of Fremont and Buzz, a 6-year-old English Springer Spaniel, exhibit their agility skills at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Canine High Learning offers group training classes in any respect levels from basic obedience to advanced and competitive dog sports on the Humane Society Silicon Valley in Milpitas. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Freya, a 2-year-old toy poodle, demonstrates her agility skills during “Bark in the Park San Jose” at Naglee Park at William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
People attend “Bark in the Park San Jose” at Naglee Park in William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

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