SUNDAY, NOV. 10

What qualifies as a “stunt” for a dog? Well, frisbee catching, balancing acts, high-jumping, you know, dog stuff that’s  earned them attention from both daytime and late night television like, “Ellen,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Queen Latifah Show” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”  The show, which will be at Carpenter Performing Arts Center, incorporates two dozen dogs, each showcasing their unique abilities and personalities.

Another great thing: All of their stunt dogs are rescue pups—many saved from shelters and pounds across the country—and are trained by positive reinforcement through the use of a clicker, treat and toy motivation. An example that adoption is the way to go, although you don’t need to train your dog to do backflips, unless you want to, then by all means.

Giving us a moment’s pause: So unbelievably cute.

The Chris Perondi Stunt Dog Experience runs Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center located at 6200 E. Atherton St. There are two showings, an afternoon (2 p.m.) and evening (6 p.m.) performance. The Carpenter Center is situated on the CSULB campus, so you’ll have to pay for parking, which is $10 (they recommend exact change if you’re paying with cash). Tickets for the show are $30 ($15 for children), and can be purchased here. For more information, visit the Carpenter Center website, here.