Oh it is not for competition, it is mostly for raising money for a no-kill shelter. They have foster homes for all their adoptable animals so that they do not have to stay in cages. That is the main reason I like this, because I would love to help in some way. You can even donate on the site if you can not make it in for the Mutt Strut. The Mutt Strut is just to make it fun. They are going to have vendors and stuff for you and your dog. it should be a lot of fun. Brady will be more interested in all the dogs though.