Toby earned his second leg towards his UWP title today!! He pulled 845 pounds successfully! WooHOOO!

He only fouled out by taking too long at the last weight (935) though he did pull it, it went past the allotted time so he didn’t get the points for it.

He seemed to really enjoy it … but I think I SUCKED at handling him. Am hoping to join a practice group so that we can maybe compete him in weight pulling too, as I most obviously did not have a clue as to what I was doing, and totally need a mentor, LOL!

Hoping to get some pictures from yesterday’s pulling soon!

Well Toby got his very first leg of his UWP (UKC Weight Pulling) title today … he successfully pulled 595 pounds! He actually pulled 635, but he fouled out on one of the weight levels due to taking too long, and then fouled out again by taking too long for the 635 pounds.

However, even though he didn’t qualify, I had him pull it just to show him that he could, since this was his first time. After all, he had never even SEEN a weight pulling harness, let alone ever worn one, and had never even been at a pulling event … so I think that he did super good considering it was all brand new and sort of just thrust at him lol.

The folks at the event were just great and nice and helpful too, which really made it just a lovely event for us!

And not only that – but had started his CGC exam on Friday,l, but it got cut short due to rain … so we finished it today and now Toby has earned his CGC title too! Now we’ll need to eye that TT title too, and someday that TDI title!

Click here:

http://photocontest.muttropolis.com/photo.aspx?Id=807

Toby says: “Thank you!”

For events near you – go to this page and click on the “View 2009 Events” link at the bottom of the page:

http://www.blessthebullys.com//pitbullawarenesscampaign.html

For California folks…

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City and State:: OLD SAC, Sacramento, CA
Event: “In Memory Of Horatio an Angel Bully” Bully Costume March & Gathering (more info to come)
Host(s): Ena Silva
Contact Information: enaceccyy218@hotmail.com
Webpage with additional info/updates?: http://puppyhoratio.blogspot.com

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City and State:: Fresno, California
Event: Open House and Free Tips & Tricks Training Seminar
Host(s): Fresno Bully Rescue
Webpage with additional info/updates?: http://www.fresnobullyrescue.org/news

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City and State:: Antioch, CA
Event: Howl~O~Ween Costume Contest & mini Parade. Come dress your bully up & have a chance to win a 1st place medal or 2nd & 3rd place ribbon. All first place winners will also get a free 10X13 from The Picture People & $25 gift card from Pet Food Express!! Also The Picture People gave us 6 free sheets to raffle off!! So 2 lucky winners will get 3 sheets free from The Picture People of your dog. (maybe showing off his/her medals??) After judging we are having a mini parade on the main street to show all what a pitbull is really about! The costume contest is $5.00 and all money will be donated to a pitbull rescue group! here are the categories: scariest funniest male female puppy duo can enter up to 2 categories ($10.00) per dog. **NON AGGRESSIVE DOGS & NO FEMALES IN HEAT!**
Event location: Held at Pet Food Express 3448 Deer Valley Way Antioch, CA 94509 FROM 1pm to 3pm judging starts at 1:30 Hope to see ya there!!
Host(s): Kers Shorty Kennels & Pet Food Express
Contact Information: NanaFace0@aol.com

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City and State:: San Diego, CA
Event: It’s The Pits Spooktacular Awareness Day! We will have adoption, awareness, kids games, Halloween costume contest and much more. This event is co-sponsored with Dirty Paws Pet Wash.
Event location: 6030 Santo Rd, San Diego. Event time: 10-2
Host(s): It’s The Pits & Dirty Paws Pet Wash
Contact Information: Stephanie, stephanie@itsthepits.org
Webpage with additional info/updates?: http://www.itsthepits.org

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City and State:: San Clemente, CA
Event: Fundraiser & breed awareness. 10% of all sales at the San Clemente Three Dog Bakery go to It’s The Pits Dog Rescue on Wednesday October 14th. Come buy some healthy treats & food and support the adorable pitties! You can also phone in orders & order over the website.
Event location: Three Dog Baker, 118 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 949.218.3364
Host(s): Three Dog Bakery for It’s The Pits
Contact Information: Stephanie – stephanie@itsthepits.org
Webpage with additional info/updates?: http://www.itsthepits.org

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City and State:: San Marcos, California
Event: Information, education, adoption applications accepted, and some adoptable pit bulls at the Petco store in San Marcos on Oct. 24th, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Host(s): It’s the Pits Dog Rescue
Contact Information: Stephanie (858) 484-0985
Webpage with additional info/updates?: http://www.itsthepits.org

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City and State:: Brea, California
Event: Luv-A-Bully March
Host(s): Founders Veterinary Clinic
Contact Information: generalpl@roverlution.org
Webpage with additional info/updates?: Roverlution.org

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We’ll be going to the one in Old Sac, so if you are local to us … we’ll see you there!