I hate to rain on everyone's parade regarding Huntington Beach, but I'd like to STRONGLY request we move this event to the Long Beach dog beach....
Here's why: So far, in southern california, Orange County is by far leading the way with dog influenza cases (more than 100). Next is Los Angeles with 4 cases in Inglewood which originated in Orange County (according to my vet who is also located in Inglewood). Orange County is the only nearby county with confirmed kennel closures and one vet with 80+ reported cases.
So, Long Beach may be a little further North (about 15 miles) from Huntington, but it also isn't in the center of an area that is most likely to expose all our dogs. I know there's no way to totally avoid possible exposure, especially at a public dog area, but why choose the highest risk area?
Just my two cents...