All-Star Stunt Dog Show At Tulsa State Fair Features All Rescue Animals

The All-Star Stunt Dog Show is a big hit at the Tulsa State Fair each year.

The dogs perform tricks and stunts, and all of them are rescues.

Owner Chris Perondi said he travels all over, but he's been coming to the Tulsa State Fair for the longest time, 17 years.

Perondi said he's passionate about animal rescue and pet adoption. Fourteen rescue dogs are part of the show, trained by Perondi and his wife.

The dogs perform everything from back flips, handstands, jump rope, racing, catching frisbees and a new one this year, dock diving. He said they train the dogs using positive reinforcement with toys and treats.

He even has a book about it, called “The Big Book of Tricks for the Best Dog Ever” with 118 tricks and stunts from beginner to advanced.

Perondi said one of his dogs from the pound, Crazy Confetti, turned out to be one of the biggest stars. He said she even became a national champion frisbee dog.

"From being from the pound to a champion like that, just really says a lot that any dog can be trained. It doesn't matter the age, breed or size or where they come from,” Perondi said.

"We tour all over the United States performing with our dogs. We do State Fairs, County Fairs, theme parks, sporting event halftime shows for the NFL and the NBA,” he said.

The Stunt Dog Show happens in front of Central Park Hall at the fair every day at 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.