Puppy Pals Live!

Apr 22, 2026 | 7:30 P.M. | Doors Open One (1) Hour Before Showtime

Puppy Pals Live, the Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show, hits the stage at Whitaker Center on Wednesday, April 22!

As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun, action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as Puppy Pals Live leads the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of canine stunts and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, it is no surprise this show has been a hit all over the USA!

This show features a variety of stunts and acts — from climbing and diving off ladders, ninja-warrior-like stunts, doggy backflips, high-wire walks, comedic acts, balancing tricks, audience participation, and many other challenging, fun, and exciting surprises!

April 22, 2026

$ 22 .00

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