Have you ever heard of a "Canine Keg Pull"? I hadn't until I moved to Sandpoint. It's an annual event here that's fun for local dogs, their owners and everyone who is up on Sunday morning in February to watch! Dogs of all shapes and sizes participate in the event pulling appropriately sized “kegs”: the big dogs pull (empty) kegs, while the little ones pull beer cans. All entry fee proceeds go to the local animal shelter.
Ben and I got up pretty early for Sunday and first headed downtown to have breakfast with Ben's mom. We went to the Readery - one of the rare places in Sandpoint that is wisely open on the weekends. I had eggs Benedict, Ben had a breakfast burrito and his mom has a sandwich. I really liked their coffee. I had my first cappuccino in 6 months, it was pretty strong, and good.
After the breakfast we walked a few blocks up and joined the crowd at the race.
This morning on Facebook, somebody commented that the keg pull is cruel to the dogs... Later many more people replied saying that their dogs participated and they all had fun and got toys and treats at the finish line. I personally didn't feel it was cruel. It's all for fun and there's no pressure. Some of the dogs got really pumped up at the start and ran so fast that the MC had to warn people to step away from the tracks. Other pups were more interested in the crowd and the other dogs, they would stop in the middle and go say "Hi!" to everyone. Either way it's OK. Also, there were no dog fights or any conflicts at all, which was kind of surprising because there were so many dogs there. What do you think? Would you participate?
This morning on Facebook, somebody commented that the keg pull is cruel to the dogs... Later many more people replied saying that their dogs participated and they all had fun and got toys and treats at the finish line. I personally didn't feel it was cruel. It's all for fun and there's no pressure. Some of the dogs got really pumped up at the start and ran so fast that the MC had to warn people to step away from the tracks. Other pups were more interested in the crowd and the other dogs, they would stop in the middle and go say "Hi!" to everyone. Either way it's OK. Also, there were no dog fights or any conflicts at all, which was kind of surprising because there were so many dogs there. What do you think? Would you participate?
12 comments:
I don't think it's cruel as long as the kegs/cans aren't heavy. The dogs in the pictures seem to be having a fun time.
What, it looks like so much fun and the dogs get a nice work out. If something like this was happening in my area I would totally go sign my dog up. I think he'd be one of the dogs that stops half way to say hi to people though.
I would DIE with how adorable this is!!!!!!! I'd love to go to this little event.
Oh my god CUUUUTE my heart just melted at that little guy with the beer can hahahahaah SO adorable, and funny, and such a weird tradition but so great!
xo
http://kittysnooks.blogspot.ca/
How cute! And fun! If I had a dog that could participate I definitely would!
This looks like such a fun event. We'll have to head up next year! And good to know about the breakfast spot...I was surprised how many places were closed weekend mornings in Sandpoint when we were there last month!
This is the best idea EVER!!!! So cute and what a great way to raise money for local shelters!!!
oh my goodness! this is the cutest thing ever. man, now i want to go see it for myself! :)
andrea brionne
@himandher-blog.com
This is brilliant. Simply brilliant!!
bless those little ones
Oh my this so freaking adorable!! X
I live in Sandpoint, and wish I had gone to this last weekend! I also recently moved here, and just started a blog. http://anaudblog.blogspot.com/
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