Can your dog strut down the runway? Can your pup shimmy in a bikini? Can your pooch dazzle a crowd?

If so, sign them up for Little Rhodie Bully Breed Club’s first ever Canine Runway Show.

The Bully Breed Club works with shelter dogs from across the state to get them into foster homes and then train them as therapy dogs in hopes of getting the animals adopted. Susan Parker, a professional dog trainer and co-owner of Dynamic Dog Training with her husband Harry Parker, established the non-profit organization in 2006.

Parker said, “It is all about temperament. You might not believe it, but so many shelter dogs are perfect for this role.”

Many of the dogs that become part of the Little Rhodie Bully Breed Club graduate to become members of the PVD Pups, a year old pet therapy program at T.F. Green Airport. The program began with seven dogs and has grown to about 30 dogs that roam the airport to provide comfort and support for weary or nervous fliers and to brighten the day of all airport guests.

The 30 dogs are various breeds and sizes, more than 75 percent of them are shelter rescues and often make the day of travelers in the airport.

“This program has really taken off,” Parker said. “I saw how a beautiful, well-trained dog can really light up a room and bring a smile to people’s faces. People just go nuts for this.”

Several of the PVD Pups have already signed up for the Canine Runway Show. Some of the dogs in the competition will also be dogs available for adoption through the Bully Breed Club.

The canine beauty pageant, which will take place on July 15, will feature six different categories the dogs must participate in: evening wear, obedience, talent, where dogs show three tricks, canine freestyle, elegant pie eating contest and even swimwear.

“I can’t wait to see my Teddy in a mankini,” Parker joked.

Parker will not be a judge, but her dog Teddy, a pitbull mix as well as mascot and leader of PVD pups, will be competing.

Although not all the judges have been decided upon, there will be some guest judges: Liberty Luciano from the Rhode Island Airport Corporation and Mario Hilario, NBC10 reporter.

Parker explained that the Little Rhodie Bully Breed Club has been doing a pageant-like show on a smaller scale at senior housing and other events. Guests would go “bonkers” for the show, and she came to realize on a larger scale the runway show would make for a great fundraiser.

“With the runway show people can see these shelter dogs in a different light than if they were to be in the shelter cage or kennel,” Parker said.

All the proceeds from the event will benefit the Little Rhodie Bully Breed Club, supporting fostering initiatives for the dogs, medical costs for the animals, spaying and neutering and training supplies. Alongside raising money, the fundraiser hopes to raise awareness about the program and possibly find more households willing to foster the animals training with the Bully Breed Club.

Parker said it is easier to lay a good training foundation, socialize and habituate dogs in a foster setting over a shelter.

“It is just a better environment for them,” she said. “We can better acclimate them. We come to know these dogs very well before we place any of them and also guarantee that if a placement doesn’t work the dog comes back to us.”

The Canine Runway Show will be on July 15 at the Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Rd. The show will begin at 7 p.m. and run through 11 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner, a DJ, dancing, a cash bar and various raffles. All participating dogs must be up to date on all vaccines, house trained and friendly with people and other dogs.

“If they want to win they better bring their talent, too,” Parker said.

All breeds and sizes are welcome to participate in the competition. There will be a grand prize, 2nd and 3rd place-winning dogs.

Tickets for the event are $25 and dog entry is $10. Guests are welcome without dogs.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit the Little Rhodie Bully Breed Club’s Facebook page or call 823-8851. All attendees must RSVP or purchase tickets before Thursday, July 7.

For more information on Dynamic Dog Training visit their website at www.dynamicdogtraining.webs.com.