Woof Gang Bakery opens March 12, 2011

Woof Gang Bakery Austin is set to open at 10am on March 12, 2011.

WGB will give the first 25 dogs on Opening day free treats for a year. One lucky dog will get free food for one year and a couple of special dogs will get free treats and toys for life!

Woof Gang Bakery specializes in healthy, natural pet foods and treats, fresh-baked gourmet dog treats, socially-conscious pet products. The store offers a variety of fun, fuzzy, floatable and tough toys, as well as fashionable accessories, collars and leads, and a wide range of grooming products.

Woof Gang Bakery Austin
1204 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703

2011 Strut Your Mutt Dog Show and Spring Rescue Bazaar!

Join your hosts, The Pet Studio and The Humane Society of Williamson County for the 2011 Strut Your Mutt Dog Show and Spring Rescue Bazaar!

The Dog Show will boast a variety of mutts strutting their stuff to win great prizes!
Categories include: Best All Over Mutt, Best Groom, Best Dog Trick, Cutest Little Dog (45lbs -) and Cutest Big Dog (45lbs +).
Pre-Registration is $10.00 per mutt or $15.00 at the door! Register now at www.petstudioart.com/strutyourmutt.php !

Sunday April 10th, 2011
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
10930 E. Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641

The Spring Rescue Bazaar starts at 12pm and runs to 6pm.
Come join us for this fun-filled day of Training Demonstrations, Lots of Vendor Shopping and Fun, Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes, Delicious Food and of course Pet Adoptions through HSWC!

Whether you are looking for a fun, pet friendly way to spend your day or considering adding a new member to your family, this free, family-oriented event is a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon!

Visit our event web page and Register Your Mutt at:
http://www.petstudioart.com/strutyourmutt.php

Videos of Mouse and Basil

I've developed a liking for making videos, and what better subjects than my own puppies.  Enjoy!

Mouse and Basil play with jumps and retrieves



Mouse and Basil play in the snow, Feb. 4, 2011

Weight Pull Jan. 15-16th

The IWPA Weight pull will be on Jan. 15-16th at SouthPaws Playschool, 2324 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX. 

If you are interested in the IWPA sanctioned weight pull competition (Saturday and Sunday), weigh in will be at 7:30am. Pulling starts at  8:00am.  Weigh in NOT required for novice rounds. You may enter any of the novice rounds up to the time it begins (8am).  Please see www.iwpa.net for specific rules in the competitive rounds.  Novice teams should be treated like training rounds.

Weight pull general info:

Any dog can participate and earn a title through IWPA for weight pulling.

What's the fee? Free for spectators. $10 for novice rounds - enter when you get there. Consider novice rounds a training session and a chance to see if your dog enjoys it. I will have harnesses for you to use. Most dogs take to a harness quickly. $25 for competition rounds.

What can my dog get out of weight pulling? Physical activity, confidence building, socializing, and improving their relationship with you.

What do I need to train my dog to do before then for weight pull? The come or recall command. Your dog should have basic control.

What's the most weight a dog has ever pulled? The most I've seen is 50000 lbs.  Most dogs in healthy condition can pull 10x their body weight without any additional physical training.

When do I enter? On the day of the event. Novice can enter any time before the round begins. Professional/competition rounds must be entered and weighed in before the start of the pull.

Who can participate? Anyone and any breed. No registry or club membership required.

What should I bring? Your dog on leash and yourself. Camping chair and crate if desired. I will have harnesses available for dogs 20 lbs to 160 lbs.

My dog is small. Is there anything for us to do? Yes! Even the "little" ones can weight pull. There have been Jack Russells and Italian Greyhounds that pull with success!

Take a Pittie Home for the Holidays (Nov. 27th) and Scamps & Scoundrels (Dec. 4th)

There's two events right around the corner: Take a Pittie Home for the Holidays (Nov. 27th)  and Scamps & Scoundrels (Dec. 4th). Hope ya enjoy and have a great holiday!

 

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Scamps and Scoundrels: An Urban Dog Challenge

Downtown Austin Goes to the Dogs

One of the first things people comment on about Austin is its amazing dog community. It boasts over 13 off-leash parks and on any given day at any given patio, you will see a dog or two at their owner’s feet enjoying a day on the town.

With that in mind, Blair Smith and Alesha Mathews of Dirty Dog (www.dirty-dog.com) have long dreamed of having an event for dogs and their owners in which they could do an activity together while checking out some of Austin’s favorite dog-friendly businesses. The only problem was time: they didn’t have any to plan an event of this size by themselves. So they reached out to their friends for help. Sarah Wolf (www.sarahkwolf.com) and Beth Bellanti (www.bellantibranding.com) didn’t hesitate to jump on board to bring this dream to fruition.

From this dynamic group has come Scamps and Scoundrels: An Urban Dog Challenge benefitting Austin Pets Alive (www.austinpetsalive.org). On December 4^th, registered teams of one dog and 1-4 humans will figure out clues to local, downtown dog-friendly businesses. Once there, the teams will be required to complete a fun task before moving on to the next location. When all tasks are complete, the teams will travel to the new Austin Pets Alive! building to check in to the finish line and join a HUGE party awaiting them.

Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) was founded in 1997 as a private-sector support organization working with government entities, other nonprofits and the public to stop the killing of Austin’s adoptable dogs and cats. In 2008, APA embarked on a bold and aggressive initiative to create an Animal Resource Center, and in September of 2010 that dream became a reality—they opened their building on Manchaca and South Lamar.  APA! hopes to take on the 7,000+ animals that our city shelter is killing each year and give them a better chance at survival. Since 2008, APA has saved over 4000 from the euthanasia list at TLAC!

The party will feature some of the amazing sponsors that have signed on in support: Tito’s Vodka, Sweet Leaf Tea, Republic Tequila, Uncle Billy’s, Amy’s Ice Cream and a “drool-worthy” silent auction featuring many, many more. While there, guests will be able to tour the incredible new facility that APA calls home. The group has been astounded at the response from the local business community as well as the local dog community. Everyone is really excited about this upcoming “tail waggin’ good time”. And of course, well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome!

For more information, team registration and to RSVP to the after-party:

Event website: http://scampsandscoundrels.tumblr.com

Sarah Wolf: sarah@sarahkwolf.com, 979.575.2757

Blair Smith: info@dirty-dog.com, 512.413.3711

All-Breed Weight Pull Dec. 4-5th

The IWPA Weight pull will be on Dec. 4th-5th at SouthPaws Playschool, 2324 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX. 

If you are interested in the IWPA sanctioned weight pull competition (Saturday and Sunday), weigh in will be at 10:00am. Pulling starts at 10:30.  Weigh in NOT required for novice rounds. You may enter any of the novice rounds up to the time it begins (10:30).  Please see www.iwpa.net for specific rules in the competitive rounds.  Novice teams should be treated like training rounds.

Weight pull general info:

Any dog can participate and earn a title through IWPA for weight pulling.

What's the fee? Free for spectators. $10 for novice rounds - enter when you get there. Consider novice rounds a training session and a chance to see if your dog enjoys it. I will have harnesses for you to use. Most dogs take to a harness quickly. $25 for competition rounds.

What can my dog get out of weight pulling? Physical activity, confidence building, socializing, and improving their relationship with you.

What do I need to train my dog to do before then for weight pull? The come or recall command. Your dog should have basic control.

What's the most weight a dog has ever pulled? The most I've seen is 50000 lbs.  Most dogs in healthy condition can pull 10x their body weight without any additional physical training.

When do I enter? On the day of the event. Novice can enter any time before the round begins. Professional/competition rounds must be entered and weighed in before the start of the pull.

Who can participate? Anyone and any breed. No registry or club membership required.

What should I bring? Your dog on leash and yourself. Camping chair and crate if desired. I will have harnesses available for dogs 20 lbs to 160 lbs.

My dog is small. Is there anything for us to do? Yes! Even the "little" ones can weight pull. There have been Jack Russells and Italian Greyhounds that pull with success!

Fur Festival for the Animal Trustees of Austin - November 14th

2010 FUR FESTIVAL BENEFITS ANIMAL TRUSTEES OF AUSTIN

Donations from the free event will benefit the pet wellness nonprofit

  

  L Style G Style presents the first annual Fur Festival Benefit and fundraiser.   Featured activities will include a holiday pet photo booth, nutritional talks with a pet health expert, medicinal compound information, paw clippings, training tips, raffle items, giveaways, retail items for purchase, car display and massages.  This event is free to the public.  All donations will benefit Animal Trustees of Austin. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed for the duration of the event. Water for pets and a lawn rest area will be provided.  Pet waste services to be provided by Dog Duty.  www.furfestivalbenefit.com

WHERE:        L Style G Style headquarters parking Lot

                        1412 Collier St. Building B

Austin, TX 78704

                       

WHEN:           Sunday, November 14

                        1:00pm-5:00pm