Doggie Dash 5k

This past Sunday, one of my favorite dog races took place, the Doggie Dash 5k. I love this event because-

1. The Hill Country Running Company, who puts it on, loves dogs and go out of their way to make the event dog friendly.

2. The dogs get to wear timing chips. (how cool is that!)

Kent and I ran with Bella and our foster Eva. Bella took 1st masters (dog over 6yrs old) and was 5th over all while Eva ran a respectable sub-21 mins and was about 7th overall.

We met our good friends and fellow GSP lovers, Paul and Meredith Terranova. Paul ran with their sweet GSP, Flyer. He ran a sub-18 min 5k and was 2nd over all.

We saw my one time foster, Juno (fka Junebug), with his mom and dad, Matt and Laurie Allen. Juno was super spry and so happy to be there. She and Bella exchanged kisses and butt sniffs.

We met some great people and super fast dogs (or some great dogs and super fast people). Amico Williamson ran with his dad, Derek Williamson, for a sub-17 min 5k. I don't care who you are, that is some CRAZY speed.

As always, we all had a great time and are looking forward to attending, again, next year!

Prevent A Litter San Marcos Petfest 5K

The San Marcos Pet Fest 5K & Fun Run/Dog Jog is coming up soon on September 25, 2010!
You can register online at www.signmeup.com/71151 or get more info at http://preventalitter.com/petfest.htmlPre-registration for the 5K is $20.00. Late Registration (after 9/18) for the 5K is $25. The Fun Run is $15.00.The Pet Fest 5K and Fun Run will be run along the beautiful San Marcos River trails. The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. The all ages Fun Runs will start at 9:00 a.m. The all ages Fun Run has 2 distances to choose from– 1 mile and ¼ mile. Well behaved dogs on leashes no longer than 6 feet are welcome to participate with their humans. The awards for the 5K are Paw Print medals. Dogs even have the opportunity to win a medal. All proceeds will be used by PALS of Central Texas to provide pet spay/neuter services to those who need assistance.

(picture is of Eden and I at the 2007 Petfest 5k)

Junebug Adopted and Bark in the Park

Ok, so the biggest news is that Junebug has found her forever home. She has gone to live with a great couple who have decided to call her Juno. She is doing great and loves her new home. Yay Juno!

Second news, Bark in the Park Austin is this weekend. It sounds like a great event. You know me, I'm always looking for dog friendly events to take the pups to. Here is the website

http://www.barkintheparkaustin.com/ . I hope to make it out there with at least one of my pups. Right now, I have 5 at the house! Two are fosters.
Here is a picture of my GSPX, Bodie. He is a year old a real sweetie. He loves to romp and play with Bella. He just got neutered so no running, yet.

2nd Annual (maybe) Doggie Du

There were twice as many racers, this year. Everyone looked ready with the dogs in their life jackets and the humans with their goggles and swim wear. Some racers, wise from last year's swim effort, brought toys and treats in hopes to entice their dogs around the swim course.


Pictures of the participants getting ready to hop in the water.










In the water and going every which way.










Another wave getting ready to go. There were 4 waves in all.









Cricket and I rounding the corner and getting ready to head over the finish line. Cricket loves to race!

Junebug updates

June and I have been going on regular runs. She is doing great and is finding a love, like most Austinites, for Lady Bird Lake. Her favorite activity, beyond running and playing with squeaky toys, is riding in the car. Unfortunatly, on one of our pre-dawn outtings to LBL, last week, I rolled the window down too far and June, not realizing it, fell out. Everyone is ok, though (whew!).

I've taken some more pics but it is hard to get good pictures of black dogs.

June stealing the squeaky toy away from Luna.

Leave It!

Junebug is doing great on the trail and in the home. Our biggest problem, on runs, was "leave it". She wanted to jump at every runner, cyclist, dog, car or bus that passed but a few "leave its" and a pop with the leash and she now knows that is not proper trail etiquette. We get so many compliments on her good manners. We are currently working on getting Junebug the Good Canine Citizen award. Junebug is sharp as a tack. She has most of the necessary skills, already, but we are working on "Bye bye, Mom". She gets a little anxious when I leave the room and she is in an unfamiliar surrounding. Who wouldn't but with patience and our trainer, Cathy's help, I have no doubt we will conquer that skill, too.
As much fun as we are having Junebug is doing all of this, learning to run and channel her energy through exercise and working towards her GCC, so that she is ready when her forever family comes to call.

Junebug is Learning to be a Running Pawtner

Junebug is ready to learn and ready to run. She just got back from 6 weeks at Triple Crown Dog acadamy where she learned how to be a well behaved girl. Now, that she is back she is ready to learn how to be a well behaved Running Pawtner. We are into our second week of running and we are up to 6 miles. We have learned to "leave it" when other dogs run by and "leave it" when buses drive by us.

She is a great little runner. She doesn't pull too hard on the leash and is constantly looking back at me as if to say, "am I doing this right"?

I'm looking forward to taking her out on the greenbelt, soon.