Run Like The Wind (with your pawtner)

The Schrodi Memorial Training Fund and the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior are hosting the second annual 5K Run, 5K Walk/Run and long distance runs of 3, 6, 12 and 24 hours. Well behaved dogs welcome at ALL EVENTS.
The fund is overseen by the Animal Trustees of Austin and teams with the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior to train owners how to handle and manage their dog(s) and their behaviors in a reward-based style. The Schrodi Fund helps owners who can't afford top dollar training, be able to train and keep their dogs.
This chip-timed course is a mulchy, soft, flat 1K loop trail totally canopied by trees. It is directed by the world-famous cook Sam Voltaggio. Registration is via active.com or mail-in race application.
Long Distance runs begin after the dogs have cleared the course at 11am. Fully stocked aid station with room to rest. Parking available in site, carpooling is encourged. For more information, contact Sam at cscsammy@yahoo.com.
Silent Blind auction will run until noon. You make a blind bid on the item and place it in the box. The highest bid at the end of the day is contacted to come claim their prize so you need not be present when the bidding closes. Lots of great items are up for Auction (dog items, electonics, artwork). Donations still being accepted for items until Dec 3rd. Contact Becky for more info on the Auction bgarciatx@gmail.com.
Saturday December 5, 2009

For more info go to http://www.schrodifund.org/Run%20Like%20the%20Wind%20info.pdf

Bella Races the Doggie Dash 5k

Kent and Bella took 2nd place in the 6 and under division, today, at the Doggie Dash 5k!

The race was put on by Hill Country Running Company which was voted one of Austin's dog friendliest businesses by the HCRC. Honestly, I can't remember who the race benefited but we went out to support a race that was dog friendly and to meet other dog running enthusiasts. We had high hopes that Kent and Bella would win the race until we saw that Jamie Cleveland and his dog Mollie would be running. Kent put up his best effort and with Bella's help they stayed close to Jamie and Mollie to pull off a 19:07 5k and second dog overall.
Zoe, myself, Cricket and Luna walked part of the course but decided to cut it short so we could watch Kent and Bella run across the finish line. We all had a great time. The course was flat and well marked and there was plenty of swag for the participants. Hopefully, we will see this race happen, again, next year.







Kent singing with the National Anthem while Bella smiles at the camera.








Hanging out after the race.







Jamie and Mollie post race getting water for everyone.

Donkey Dash and Doggie Dash 5k

I love to support any race that encourages doggie participation. Cricket and I plan on being out there for this fun event!
Sunday, October 04, 2009
8:00 a.m.

Donkey Dash 5k

5k course that starts and finishes at Doc's Backyard. This fast, flat user-friendly course will take you on a tour through beautiful Sunset Valley. There will be two aid stations on the course with water. The finish line will be a welcome site with plenty of food, drinks, prizes, and entertainment for the family! Parking will be available at the shopping center just off Brodie Lane, at the race site.

Doggy Dash 5k

Same course and start time as the Donkey Dash 5k. Categories will be comprised of combined male-female 6 years and younger / masters 7 years and older. Canines will participate with their owners, who are also registered in the Donkey Dash. All aid stations will have water bowls and treats for the canines. All owners will be required to start with a "doggy disposal bag" (provided at the start area) and will be required to pick up after their canine's. The start/finish area and all aid stations will have disposal containers for the bags. Any particpant that does not pick up after their canine will be disqualified from the event results. Canines will be given a separate chip that will be worn on their collar.

http://www.donkeydash.com/

Paws In The Park

Paws In the Park 2009 Bring your canine companion! Saturday, September 19 at theCedar Park Regional Medical Center Campus1401 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78613east of 183A toll road and 1431 - behind Target11:30 - Parade and Dog Costume Contest$5 entry fee includes event t-shirt (while supply lasts) Costume Not required for paradePrize baskets awarded in these categories:most original scariest best interpretation of circus theme prettiest and best owner/dog themeRegistration opens at 11:00 Noon - 4:00 - FREE entry to all the fun!Paws in the Park is an event designed to celebrate dogs in our community. It will feature five Circus rings of activity designed for every member of the family, including your dog.

Doggie Du Dash Race Report

Cricket and I participated in the first ever Austin Doggie Du Dash. This race consisted of a 375 meter swim (and there were buoys!) and then a one mile run. We all know Cricket can run but I was a bit apprehensive about the swim.

Not because she can't swim...but because I'd never swam with her. They gave every dog a life jacket.

I was kinda hoping they'd give the humans one, too, but no such luck.

We set up our towel and shoes in transition (How cute...Doggie Du transition) then walked around sniffed the competitions' butt.

At 7;30ish we had our pre-race meeting. We were told there would be 2 waves...1-10 then 11-25. We were #14 so we were in the second wave. The waves would be 3 mins apart. At 8am the first wave was called. Everyone eased into the water. The horn went off and the thrashing began. Our wave moved fwd and I heaved Cricket, by her life vest, into the water. I then hopped in after her. "One min till go" I heard. Cricket was trying to swim for shore already. I was trying to convince her to turn around. The horn blew, I called "Cricket" and we were off. The first 50 meters or so, to the first buoy, I thought, "this is going to be great"! Cricket was totally swimming with me. Then as we got up the the first buoy and headed east to the second buoy

Cricket kept trying to swim back to the dock.

I kept having to stop and call her. I was literally hauling her around the course. I have never worked so hard in a swim in my entire life. I stopped at one point to comment to another girl who was having the same problem, "this is not going well".

Thankfully when we turned and headed home Cricket took off like a bat outta hell. I actually dropped the leash and was sprinting to catch up with her so I could grab it.

Outta the water and off to transition. I had to take the life jacket off of her and put on my shoes all while keeping hold of the leash. Once the shoes were on and we took off Cricket was all about the business of running. We were 4th to last out of the water and three mins behind the first group and we passed everyone on the run except for four people and three of those were in the wave before us. Cricket was flying!

We won 1st Human Female finisher and I'm pretty sure we got 3rd over all.

I heard somebody say that there is going to be another one in 6 mos or so. As long as the schedule permits, I'm sure you will see Cricket and I out there, again. We loved it!

First Ever Doggie Duathlon This Sunday!

Cricket and I are so excited to be participating in our first ever Doggie Duathlon! Sun, May 24th, at 8am, attired in the latest life jacket fashion, dogs and their people will take off in the waters of Town Lake (ugh) to swim 375 meters then out onto the trail for a mile run. If you have nothing better to do on Sunday morning, bring the four leggers and come out to cheer us on!
Here is the link to the info on the Cap Tex website. Make sure to check out the video at the bottom!

http://www.captextri.com/doggie-du-dash-austin.php

Rosemary Update from her Triple Crown Trainer

"Here are her updates from her trainer! She is doing awesome!"-Triple Crown Coordinator.



Week 1 - This week I met the sweetest German Short-haired Pointer, Rosemary. She loves going on walks - taking in all the scents while her nose is glued to the ground! We chased some birds in the field on the first day I met her. Since then we have worked on name recognition (I call her Rosie to keep it short and simple) and done some basic clicker training. She isn't bothered at all by the loud sound, especially since it comes with food! So far Rosemary doesn't have any interest in playing with toys, but instead will walk up to me and wait until I pet her. Once the petting starts, she doesn't want it to stop! I can't wait to see how she responds to more of the training over the next few weeks.

Week 2 - This week Rosemary has made so much progress! She now knows her nickname (Rosie), and walks on a loose leash especially if she knows she will be rewarded with treats! She also learned to sit on command this week, which she does eagerly. Another thing we have worked on is place, where she stays on a dog bed until she gets the free command. Rosie loves the bed and makes sure that she can keep an eye on me at all times. She is such a sweet dog and a quick learner!

Thanks to Triple Crown for taking our Rosemary into their program. I'm looking forward to future "Rosie" updates!