Nicole Stocker with her dog Ellie, foreground and Regina Conti and her dog Starr prove you can teach an old dog new tricks as long as you provide a little treat. PRESS PHOTOS BY KATHY HASSICK

Daisy Marie and her owner Anastascio Nalez Jr. take part in the costume contest.

Dog trainer Lauren Mackenzie and her talented dog Rexa from Bone-A-Fied Talent Group hold a demonstration to show dog owners how to teach their dogs specialized tricks. Dog lovers of all breeds congregated at Macungie Memorial Park May 15 to take part in the many workshops, demonstrations, contests and dog related activities offered at the Bark Around the Park event.

The Lehigh Valley Dream Weavers Agility Club provides exciting demonstrations on the agility course during the Bark Around the Park event at Macungie Memorial Park. Magic and his handler Regina Conti show the crowd how to expertly weave through the agility poles at top speed.