Flint goes to the dogs Sept 13th

Haven't really checked into it yet. I'm thinking a cheap motel......you said there were some in the area, right?

Yes red roof in on miller road takes dogs I believe Miller road by eway is like 15 mintues...However I do have the spare bunk in the camper. If you need to save money. Ask Amie and Sarah it is pretty comfy. Also if people want to come out friday and get up early and tear down tents/campers call me we can work it out but they will have to be torn down and put away by 6:30 am....Saturday night though is fair game.

Team LUV-A-Bulls wrote:Well if Anna can get it off from work I will gladly help with new people I really enjoyed it at UKC premier. Hope to see ya there. Great job

Great hope to see you there. Just confirmed the water delivery so they wont have to dive into an empty pool lol. I would like to think a few people while I can

Nutrisource
Ferminator
Wagathas
Missing Link
Channel 12 ABC Flint
Pet Supple Plus
Michigan Open Carry
the UKC
Ultimate Air Dogs
Tails-A-Waggin' Acres
Angela and Kel
Maralee
Sarah
Rock and Roll K9's
Michigan Water Supply
Genesee Twp Fire Department
Grand BLanc Twp Police
Leader Dog


The list goes on I will post a full list once I get a chance to write it all down

Despite the weather man turning on you, you and your helpers did a great job, Thom.

Yes I agree. The whole day was very smoothly and we had a blast! Good thing labs don't mind being wet......

Flint goes to the Dogs AKA Mud Bowl 2008

Again thanks every one. I had fun despite the weather. A lot of it could not have gotten done w/o all of you guys/gals help and participation in the events.


As far as next year we will see. If I can the people to voulenteer like this year for another worth cause. I think it would be a great anual event. However, If it were not for UAD RNR and all the others who donated their time and products it would have been WAY in the RED. It was all you crazy dog people that came out and got wet all day that made it fun.

Those that did make it. Please let me know what you thought of the layout and the event in general. Especially if the weather would have co-operated. I Hope all of you had fun despite the monsoon......

...Lets hope

Thom I thought the layout was good. I liked the size of the field....small enough to keep an eye on the other events, etc.(But I do wonder if there would be room for the amount of people that might show up on a sunny day?)
It was convenient to have the disc speaker system- I noticed he was announcing mostly everything so that we could all hear it. Having food and drinks on site was uber convenient.....my mom was sold at the mention on pancakes

One thing that I would have liked to see (and maybe it was planned for but people pulled out) is more dog EQUIPMENT vendors. I'm always a sucker for on-site equipment. For instance, that's why I love Premier soooo much.....I can spend money.

Honestly though, I really, really LOVED the opportunity to mess around with various sports! It was so great to get more than one out of the way in the same weekend. Hopefully the general laid-back feeling won't change even if more people show up in the future. A very productive day!!!

We would like to thank everyone who came out and braved the weather to volunteer and attend "Flint Goes To the Dogs". This benefit event was started by Thom, looking to help a friend in need, and grew to what we saw as a opportunity to introduce the public to the world of dog sports. We were able to bring in every UKC event (other then hounds) and well as non UKC events.
After the hours spent planning, Thom and I were very disheartened to see the weather reports. But we should have known the loyal and crazy dog folks would never let a little monsoon stop them.
Thank You to:

East Flint Lions Club
UKC
Ultimate Airdogs
Michigan Gun Dog Club
Capitol City Dog Sports
Tri-state Search and rescue
Skyhoundz D&A
Pathway Kennels
Jumpin Jacs Dog Training
Genesee County Dog Sports
Rock N Roll K9's
Team Red Dog
Angela and Kel Scudder
Jim Tallen
Leader Dog
Therapy Dog
Companion Club Dog Training Center
Palimar Weimaraners
MI Search and Rescue
Grand Blanc Twp Police
Genesee County Animal Control
The Missing Link
NutriSource Dog Foods
Magoo's
Wagathas
Furminator
Petsmart
Pet Supply Plus
Channel 12 News
Tails-a-waggin Acres
Thunder Head Hunts
Linda Gallagher
Village printing
MI Water Transport
and all the individuals who helped throughout the day

As always the dog community pulled together to help one of their own.

Look forward to a POSSIBLE next year,
Lisa Stumpf & Thom Hadfield
Team Red Dog

I also really liked the layout... I thought it was nice that everything had ample room between each sport, while still within east sight and walking distance for the multi-sport participants.

I liked the raffle and food/drinks availability as well.

One suggestion I would have is to perhaps find a better spot for the wpull. Perhaps a section of pavement could be taped off? I know this would take away from already limited parking space, though, so I'm not sure if it would be a possibility. Otherwise, maybe look into having the group bring a rails system if they have one instead next time. I know the APA group, for example, has a rail system they have transported to events before.

Overall, I thought it was a great event... besides the weather.

Thanks for the input. I originaly had them in another spot but had to make a few last minute changes. I thought it would be good down there near the agility and RNR but with the weather and the big tent in the way it didnt work out how I had planned.

Annie I had one big tent that was supposed to come in but didnt show because of weather...However that seemed to be the hardest part was getting the vendors in even at a the low price I quoted them.

Possible Flint goes to the dogs 2009...Okay okay dont freak out Lisa I know I am in texas but plan on being back next year. Those that were involved would you be willing to again next year? I think now is the time to start planning...I would like to see a few more sanctioned events but my plan is to also include fun matches like last year. I want it to be "come see what you can do with your dog" I want it fun for everyone. The Lions club has already given me a wide range of dares that we can use the grounds. I would also need to decide on a worthy charity. (I know their are plenty out there) So those that would like to help again please let me know and those that know of organisations that would like to hold a match and fun match let me know. I am thinking august this time around. Again this is just for feelers lol

I'm in 100% to help with whatever. Also, if you're still allowing rescues to showcase their dogs, I know my mom will buy a space to set up her kennel.

Sounds good to me! I can see if Jumpin' Jacs is willing to do Terrier Racing with us as well if you like?

I'm definitely in for helping again... as long as I'm in MI for that particular weekend.

I could donate something again- maybe another dog bed and /or crate cover.

ok sounds like their will be plenty of help. I will see what I can get done from Texas and work on a date. I am thinking of a rescue. If I remeber right their were over a hundred ess rescued this last month maybe we will see where they are all at. I am also open for ideas.