Upcoming Weight Pull Jan 23-24th!

The IWPA Weight pull will be on Jan 23-24th at SouthPaws Playschool, 2324 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX. 

You may also sign up online to reserve your spot here (Novice dogs only): http://austinweightpull.eventbrite.com/.  You will pay the entry fee on the day of the event.  Dogs competing for titles should not use the online sign up. 

If you are interested in the IWPA sanctioned weight pull competition (Sunday), weigh in will be at 9:00am. Pulling starts at 10:00.  Weigh in NOT required for novice rounds. You may enter any of the novice rounds up to the time it begins.  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!

Thanks to all the 2009 additions to Keep Austin Dog Friendly!

2009 was a great year for Keep Austin Dog Friendly.  With a slew of fun events and 43 NEW additions to the list, Austin's dedication to keeping Austin dog friendly is growing.  Stick with us for another year of growth and fun events! Newest Addition for 2010 is La Boite!



Newest Additions for 2009:  Paggi House, Drungo Ice House, Lost Parrot Cabins, The Grove Wine Bar and Kitchen, Lofty Dog, Thai Fresh, Rio Grande, Taco Deli, Taverna, Perla's, Frugal Media, Black Sheep Lodge, El Arroyo, Cuatro's, Zocalo's, North by Northwest, Cissi's Wine Bar, Crepes Mille, Mansion on Judges' Hill, Lustre Pearl Bar, Key Bar Austin, The Tiniest Bar in Texas, Max's Wine Dive, Music Cafe, Zax's Pints and Plates, Foodheads, County Line on the Lake, Salvation Pizza, Cool River, Tribe Comics and Games, Waterloo Ice House SouthPark Meadows, Summermoon Coffee, Angel's Icehouse, Viva Chocolato!, Abuelo's, Bakehouse, Walton's Fancy and Staple, The Hub, Elevation Burger, Mulberry, Waterloo Ice House Avery Ranch, True Effort Training Center, and Teuscher Chocolate of Switzerland and Coffee.

Pawliday Party at the Driskill

Lofty Dog (403 W. 2nd Street) is hosting the Annual Pawliday Party this Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 1pm-3pm at the Driskill (604 Brazos).  The Driskill hotel is the winner of Animal Fair magazine's most "pet friendly hotel," and they don't forget about your special family member during the holidays. This fund raising event for Austin Dog Rescue is presented in conjunction with Lofty Dog.

Activities include a Green Carpet Dog Walk fashion show, photos with Santa, and special goodies for all. Austin Dog Rescue has two dogs on site, ready for adoption and a perfect Christmas gift for someone in your family. For the masters, a cash bar on their famous Sixth Street balcony features Salty Dogs, Pink Poodles, Poinsetters, Greyhounds and other appropriately named cocktails.

Want to be in the fashion show where the winner of Best In Show wins a stay at the Driskill?  Other catagories will include Best Couple, Most Festive, Most Keeping Austin Weird.  The rules of entry are here.

Pre-Holiday Weight Pull Dec. 5th and 6th. (Location change)

 The IWPA Pre-Holiday Weight pull will be end on Dec. 5th and 6th at SouthPaws Playschool,  2324 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX.  We have moved the weight pull to an indoor location.

If you are interested in the IWPA sanctioned weight pull competition (Sunday), weigh in will be at 8:00am. Pulling starts at 8:30.  Weigh in NOT required for novice rounds. You may enter any of the novice rounds up to the time it begins.  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!

HomeSlice Pizza's 4th Annual Carnival-O-Pizza to benefit Austin Pets Alive!

HomeSlice is throwing a party to celebrate their 4th anniversary, and to benefit Austin Pets Alive!  I went to this awesomely fun carnival last year, and I entered the eating contest.  Though I didn't win the eating contest, I had a blast watching some break dancing and hopping into the Annie Ray Photo Booth.  If I hadn't mentioned it, I love Annie Ray.  I go to some events just to jump into the photo booth.  

Photo by Austin American Statesman Photographer

Here's the lowdown on the event. Bring the kids down to SoCo for games, carnival-style booths, raffles, live music, break dancers, contests (Pizza Tossing, Extreme Pizza Eating, Pizza Box Folding, and “Hands on an Eggplant Sub”), beer, pizza (obviously) and much more!  To sign up for the contests, stop by for a slice at Home Slice Pizza before the carnival to fill out a contest card, or check the web site for more details.

WHEN:            Saturday, December 5, 2009

                          Noon-7p.m.

                         

WHERE:            Home Slice Pizza

                         1415 South Congress Avenue

                        Austin, Texas 78704

                        (512) 444-7437

TICKETS:            This event is free and open to all who love pizza and everything South Austin has to offer. Carnival tickets to participate in raffles and booths will be available for purchase at the event. All proceeds will go to Austin Pets Alive!

For more information about the event, visit www.homeslicepizza.com.

Central Texas SPCA 21st Anniversary Gala, Nov. 19th and Rags to Wags

Here's two fun and classy events benefiting the Central Texas SPCA and the Austin Humane Society.  Enjoy!

21ST ANNIVERSARY GALA

NOV 19, 2009 6:30pm Please join us at The Long Center for The Performing Arts and help us celebrate our 21st Anniversary while honoring our 2009 Animal Advocate of the Year, Nicole Mlakar-Livingston! Enjoy a delicious dinner, live jazz from Kris Kimura, and a silent auction plus other fun activities all benefiting the CTSPCA's adoption programs. Tickets are on sale now and sponsorship opportunties are available. For more information on sponsorship levels, please contact President@CentralTexasSPCA.org  Update: Rags to Wags is now sold out.  Congrats and have fun to all that are attending!

Pre-Turkey Day Weight Pull Nov. 15th - open to all breeds

Located in South Austin off 1626 behind RailRoad BBQ: Please see
www.iwpa.net for specific directions.

If you are interested in the IWPA sanctioned weight pull competition
  (Sunday), weigh in will be at 8:00am. Pulling starts at 8:30.  Weigh in NOT
required for novice rounds. You may enter any
of the novice rounds up to the time it begins.

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!