It’s that time of the year, where many dog walking events are happening to benefit rescue organization. Why join a dog walking event?
1) You and your dog are Walking For a Good Cause.
2) It’s FUN …
a) fitness/workout for the day.
b) socializing with other dog breeds and dog owners
c) getting educated about rescue organization and dog’s health/product information
d) practicing basic commands and re-learning old commands
Last Saturday, we participated in the 19th 5k Bark in the Park benefiting the Anti-Cruelty. Since 1899, The Anti-Cruelty Society has been committed to caring for animals and educating the community. The facility has an open door policy (they will not turn away any animal in need) and it’s open 7 days a week. We’re glad to partake and help in their fundraising event.
We arrived at the venue very early (to avoid traffic and to get a good parking space). We walked for about a mile around the park/beach and had a chance to see the morning sun shining over the lakefront.
Arriving early, also provided us an opportunity to visit uncrowded sponsor/vendor booths.
I was particular attracted to one of the vendor who got a truck.
WHY? Check it out …
A Tasty Treat truck! How cool is that. Love what it says on the back of the truck.
One of the owner of the Tasty Truck is an advocate of dog health and fitness. He had FitPaws Peanut ball on the lawn by the truck. FitPaws ball is a peanut-shaped stability ball designed for canine fitness and core conditioning. The FitPaws Peanut Ball is used for core conditioning of sporting and working dogs as well as for animal rehabilitation and therapy. The unique peanut shape limits its movement to front/back or side/side, which is important for a dog like me new to this type of equipment. You can also adjust the balance challenge by under-inflating so the ball is not as firm. I got to try it … and the ball was very firm.
Cool! I did it … no issues at all getting on the ball. Good thing I was wearing a harness (short leash) for easy assistance on the peanut ball. I was able to stand for seconds. We also learned that a dog can get a full body workout using FitPaws Peanut ball. Interesting!
We got more time to spare before the 5k walk starts. We headed to the free agility field.
Oh! I used to do agility .. a good test if I still remember some of the equipments and commands. Did I …
Of course … my peeps were surprised and the trainer too. I had lots of cheers and claps from the volunteers who were watching on the side. I was too excited and I went on the agility course many times. Mom had to bribe me with a tasty treat to stop.
Finally, we were at the starting line.
But everyone was asked to stretch … yes all the dogs need to stretch too.
We were guided on how to stretch. 3 Steps to Stretch Your Dog Before a Walk?
1) Stretch front paws then the back paws.
2) Ask your dog to go up or hold front 2 paws enabling a stretch too on the back.
3) Give your dog a smooch.
As we walked, we enjoyed the cool breeze and lovely scenery of the lakefront beach. One thing we did not like were dog owners who used flexi leash and did not know how to control how far to let their dog go. I am not fond of other dogs sniffing my butt as I walk. We wish and for safety reasons that flex leash should not be allowed on walking events.
There were many water bowls available for all doggies. As I blogged before, I have issues of drinking water other than water that came from my house. I sniffed every water bowl available and did not drink. Lucky mom brought some water from home.
I ended the fundraising walking event by having a delish snack of bananas, which were provided free for all the attendees. Lastly, could not help to get a Tattoo For a Good Cause. Mom selected a Red Heart tattoo which represents Golden Love. It was applied with a heart stencil and water-based paint. The ladies who applied were very sweet. I was a bit ticklish …
All in all, I had lots of Golden Excitement joining the 19th 5k Bark In Park benefiting the Anti-Cruelty Society. PAWsome event and organization to support.
I invite you to check your area’s rescue organizations for dog walking events. Also, check other organizations for walking events like MS 5k Walk (we attended last Sunday) that was dog-friendly. Yes, I did two 5k walks last weekend.
I definitely had a PAWsome Golden FUN For A Good Cause.
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SUGAR
This is a perfect FitDog Friday post, Sugar. Looks like you had a great time. I particularly love you re-living your agility glory days!
Sugar tha tis a great event. And I loved loved seeing how excited you were doing the aglity stuff. You never forget what you love.
Blessings,
Goose
What a neat event to go to Sugar! Looks like you had a blast performing for the crowd, and good for you for stretching like you did!
One of us will be participating in the Million Paws Walk to raise money for our shelters on the 19th.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
What fun! Bella would love the peanut ball.
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Woofs and wags from all at Bellascountry.
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What a fun event! We loved seeing you practicing Sugar! Xo Chloe and LadyBug
That looks like a lot of fun, but must say, those purple shoes you wear look a bit funny! My dad just wipes off my paws and butt with Baby Wipes after my walks. You were great on the agility stuff! I only tried that once and did okay. I think I could become great at it too if I had more opportunities to do it. I especially like that treat truck–I’d probably have hung out there! Woof! Woof!
Tell the truth, Sugar – did you try to lick that truck? 😉 Great post about a wonderful event. Looks like you had a barking good time! Woofs from Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie
WooHoo Sugar I give you a 100+ for such a wonderful agility run! What a fun day with friends and folks appreciating your Goldeness!!
Your question on my blog. Yep that is a real squirrel sitting on the rock under our bird feeders.
Hugs Madi your BFFF
Great idea and great Pics Sugar 🙂 Pure golden
Haha step 3 give your dog a smooch! I never had heard of the peanut ball. The agility photos are just delightful and made me wish so much I could find training for Toby. You are a great advocate for the event, it looks like a blast.
Oh – love that truck – how neat is that. That is a pawsome way to get some exercise.
Oh, Sugar, that looked like so much fun! I don’t know if I’d be able to get Riley up on that peanut or not. Riley doesn’t like rude dogs sniffing her butt on walks either! I hate when people use Flexi leashes…especially when there are lots of other dogs around…it’s a pet peeve of mine! Glad you had fun and we loved your heart tattoo!
Great event Sugar! you look awesome on the agility course…Momz & I agree about those flexileads…we’re not fans at all…That truck had a balancing dog on it…did y ou show them how you’re the best balancer ever? Momz & I tried out a fitness peanut too but it wasn’t the right size (it was too small) so i couldn’t get a good balance going…AFter seeing you now I want to try it again
Very very cool day and event. I really think NUmber 3 in your stretching list is super important! 🙂
Sugar you are just the BEST!!!! Would you please come here and teach Dakota how to WALK!!?? He needs to walk before we can join an event!
xoxoxo
That’s great that you participated Sugar! I’m getting pretty convinced you can do anything! Love seeing you do agility too!
What a great way to spend the day and support a fantastic cause! Some of the pack would love all that activity, some not so much. Sure looks like you had a great time.
Good fur YOU Sugar… you remembered ALL the agility stuffs. BUTT the bestest pawt was the SMOOCH after the Stretching. LOVED that.
no wonder this is called bark in the park… what a day you had and that is your kind of truck for sure, congrats on the stand on the peanut, looks hard to me and you did it.
What a fun day Sugar. I can tell you had a great time and I’m betting your mom did too.
Have a woof woof day. My best to your wonderful mom. 🙂
That’s a good one Sugar. Mom brings us to many events even though my Lily screams at times
Benny & Lily
My Vickie is going to pass this along to the lady who makes those vests we told you about. It is a really cool idea. to have a big park day for us doggies with all kinds of new things for our families to try out.
See you on See Beautiful Day
Love
Bert
What a great adventure, Sugar. “please don’t lick the truck?” I would eat the whole truck, if I could :o) Golden fun for a good cause is the best ever …
That looks like a great time Sugar! We loved seeing you on the agility course and wish we could see you do that in person!
Looks like great fun for a very worthy cause! But it’s only Thursday. That’s okay, though … we like Fridays too!
What a great event. We are walking for a cause in July, so we appreciate all the good tips. Hope our event has a Tasty Truck!!!
Wyatt
Looks like fun. We don’t do those because we don’t like the fundraising part. Mom is not good at asking for donations, so we don’t go. Maybe sometime we will figure out a way to get donations without mom asking friends and family and then we could participate.
Dogs seem to have very good memories so I’m not too surprised you remembered how to play agility. Something that fun is hard to forget!
What a fun day, Sugar! I participated in the Mighty Texas Dog Walk in prior years, when my Rosie was able to walk. Last year I brought Dakota, and she got really stressed out with all the dogs and people. She was not a happy camper. Since then Dakota has been going to doggie daycare once a week and she is much better socialized and ok with other dogs coming up to her and sniffing her. I may take her on the Mighty Texas Dog Walk next year.
What fantastic photos and blog about the great event. You looked great!
Looks like you’re ready to pick up agility work right where you left off Sugar!
Hey Sugar!
Wow, what a fun event! Looks like you did great with the agility stuff. Oh, BWAR HAR HAR about the “don’t lick the truck!” I bet the Fido To Go truck had lots of goodies.
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, COP
I am very impressed with your balance on that stability peanut, Sugar. I wish there were super, all encompassing fit dog events like this everywhere!
Sugar that was really cool. What a way to go. Pawsome paws pal. Have a terrific Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
What a great outing Sugar. We LOVE these events. There are three in our area that we try to get to every year. The walks are in beautiful areas, there are lots of cool vendors, and we get to try out new stuff. There is also the chance to meet new dogs. We also like helping the dogs and cats that don’t have homes yet.
We went to Paws in the Park last month and will be going to the Whisker Walk next month.
‘Don’t lick the Truck’???? Well, now I’m not promising THAT!!! hehehe
You looked like quite the pro out there on the course Sugar!! I thinks it’s funny that you had to be bribed to stop! BOL
Kisses,’
Ruby
pees: Ma agrees with you abouts the flexi-leashes….butt she isn’t a fan of them period.
OMD Sugar, that is so cool! We wish there was an event like that around where we live! You got to do so many fun things!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
It looks like it was quite a fun time you had there!
We are going to look for a Bark in the Park type event near us! That looks like SO much fun!
What a great time you had!
What a totall y pawsome time!! love that you did the agility stuff
hugs
Bailey, Hazel & Greta
What an incredibly big day you had. We got a little nappy just reading about it. That sounds like a very good cause for a walk. Purrs and hugs from the kitties at The Cat on My Head, Lily Olivia, Misty May, Mauricio, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette
Looks like a great time. Nice of you to do that. Lee and Phod
Oh my, look at you doing all those agility obstacles! Amazing Sugar! Looks like an excellent time all for a good cause.
Looks like you had a great time for a good cause. I love the canine catering. I don’t know if it is the same company but I have heard of that idea before. Food trucks are VERY popular here in Seattle. It would be so awesome to have a doggy party and order up a very special food truck just for them.
That looks like SUCH a fun time! WOW. I wish we had one of those near my house!
Hi Sugar, We’re signed up for a walk in June to benefit our city animal shelter.
Sugar, what an excellent post for FitDog Friday. So many great activities and even healthy food! Perfect. We can tell you keep yourself fit seeing those pics of you on the agility course and on the peanut. Great job and a inspiration to us all. Thanks for joining our Blog Hop!
That looks like great fun. Unfortunately, Rita doesn’t do well in big groups. Hopefully some day we’ll be able to do something like that with her, but at the moment, she wouldn’t have any fun. 🙁
Sounds super fun! I’m jealous of the agility course you got to try. Pierson has to use a small course at home because he won’t do well in a public setting. He hates other dogs.
Great roundup of the day Sugar. Looked like fun for all involved. Like the idea of the Fido Food Truck & the FitPaws peanut ball & hilarious that you needed to be bribed to leave the agility course. Scooter, my dog, would need to be bribed to go anywhere near it! But then I guess his skills lie in other areas :). We attended a smaller Bark in the Park just recently & it was great fun & a great excuse to get out & about with fellow doglovers. Our next one will be the RSPCA Million Paws Walk which is huge in Oz. Should be fun…….
Good morning Sugar… I enjoy all of your postings, but I was smiling ear-to-ear with this one.
I am so happy that did such a great job with the agility course… and the pics were wonderful, especially the one where you are low to the ground and turning… SUPERB!!!! –
Hugs and kisses to you, my sweet Golden friend. Marni… a.k.a. Rudy’s Mom
Wow! Miss Sugar… What a Pawsome event to be part of 🙂
You rocked that agility game!
Love and Smooches,
Neeko ♥