Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2018

28 www.MPMcalendar.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com E ach year, vendors, hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and others travel to Charleston to participate in and enjoy the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, a weekend dedicated to the conservation and celebration of local wildlife. The artwork is popular, as are auctions, outdoor sports demonstrations and a show featuring birds of prey, and the crowds always flock to watch animal expert, TV personality, author and conservationist Jack Hanna. Nothing, however, draws more attention than the DockDogs competition. Dogs naturally love to run, play and swim, but what does it take to turn man’s best friend into a fierce competitor? Besides pure talent and athleticism, what makes a dog a champion rather than simply a loyal By Emily Paschal Photos courtesy of Melissa Gray FromLoyal Companions to Champions SEWE DockDogs