Sandy Paws Sled Dog Club Of Tampa Bay

Monthly meetup and Sled pull training. Bring your pulling equipment, comfy shoes, doggy water and treats and lots of energy! Harnesses and all necessary gear will be available to purchase as well as Club t shirts, bumper stickers and tickets for our monthly fun, dog related raffle basket. On-site training available for all new members.

First Fall meetup with sled pull training, socializing and a fun raffle prize game. We'll also practice some of the games for our upcoming Howl Olympics. Bring your sledding equipment and comfy shoes! Additional gear will be available for purchase

Games and competitions for the furballs. Costume Contest, Prizes and MORE!
GAMES INCLUDE-
*Bobbing For Hotdogs
*High Jump
*Cookie Toss
*Costume Contest
*Musical Sit
*Limbo Contest
*Best In Show
Be sure to practice and get ready to WIN!
We need help with judging the events. If you can help please comment below.
2023 HOWL OLYMPIC GAME RULES AND GUIDELINES-
HIGH JUMP– Dog has one chance to clear bar at each height. Bar is raised after all dogs competing jump. If bar falls for any reason, dog is eliminated, even if human error is the cause.
BOBBING FOR TREATS- Dogs must place full face in large bowl of water to retrieve hot dog treat. This is a timed event. Fastest time wins. If your dog does not like hot dogs you must provide a substitute treat that will sink to the bottom. Dogs are eliminated if they dump the bowl of water or use paws to remove treat.
BEST COOKIE CATCHER- 2 people per dog needed to participate. One holds dog behind the line, other tosses the cookie/treat provided by you. If dog catches treat he advances to next round. If no catch, dog is eliminated.
MUSICAL SIT- One dog, one human. Participants form large circle. Music played as everyone walks in circle. Music stops, all dogs are given ONE command to “SIT.” Last dog to sit is eliminated until only one remains. Treats are allowed, no pushing dog into sit, only ONE sit command.
BEST LIMBO DOG– Dog has one chance to go under the bar at each height. Bar is lowered after each competing dog attempts. Bar can wiggle but not fall.
BEST DOG HOWL O WEEN COSTUME- Best doggie costume.
Decision up to judges discretion and audience influence.
BEST SLED DOG CHAMPION- Dog with most combined points wins. The more contests you enter the better chance to have highest points
ALL EVENTS ON LEASH ONLY……..HAVE FUN!
If you have multiple dogs please bring someone to help you
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Lots of sled training and some fun pulls around the lake. Bring a sturdy leash, an energized furball and wear some comfy running shoes. We will focus on sled pulling and wearing out the dogs for a fun afternoon. We'll have a raffle prize as usual and enjoy some social time.

At every Meetup we have our Sandy Paws t shirts available for $15 each and X back harnesses, semi choke collars, belly bands, mushers belts and various sled dog bumper stickers.