tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post993138089067861599..comments2024-03-28T02:06:40.534-05:00Comments on Two Pitties in the City: How to Start a Dog-Walking Group in Your City: Guest Post from Twin Cities Pack Walk in MinnesotaTwo Pitties in the Cityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-34481950752099535222013-08-15T22:53:45.815-05:002013-08-15T22:53:45.815-05:00I had no idea this was going on in my home state.....I had no idea this was going on in my home state... now if only it would happen here in Phoenix!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02650445910092342851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-6698088260948732422013-08-13T18:04:30.069-05:002013-08-13T18:04:30.069-05:00We hope one day we can visit your city and pawtici...We hope one day we can visit your city and pawticipate in a walk. Our Mom and Dad really want to meet Mr. B and Miss M <br />A Wonderful Dogs Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138996481191370957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-65495047237662588212013-08-12T08:11:50.952-05:002013-08-12T08:11:50.952-05:00This is great! I am the founder of Stubby's He...This is great! I am the founder of Stubby's Heroes. We are based out of the suburbs of Atlanta, GA and started out fighting BSL within our state by speaking before various council and commissioner meetings in an effort to provide the law makers and communities with viable options, other than BSL which we know just does not work. In the interim of fighting BSL, we decided to work just as hard to restore the image of the American icon that we love, the bully breed dog. Our first march was in Oct 2012 with 250+ registered marchers and their dogs, most Pit bulls, all spayed/neutered, and for the most part, all rescued from the streets and shelters. Since then, we've started up monthly walks in counties such as Athens/Clarke, Bartow, Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, Gwinnett and Paulding with walks starting next month in Bibb county, Chastain Park/Atlanta, Alpharetta and Newnan! This weekend was also our first walk in Pinella's county, FLORIDA! Stubby's Heroes walks have crossed the state lines! Each walk is organized by a Stubby's Heroes' volunteer called a Group Leader, we have two photographers snapping photographs along the way, we encourage the neighborhood to come out and meet us, and we always end with a group photo and an outing to an outdoor eatery locally. Our walks have grown from 3 people to an average of 25, and some as high as 40. We exercise Space=Safety rule and we encourage excited dogs happy to meet everyone, to wear a red bandanna to ensure that there aren't any issues. We have never had an issue, we have only had fun, we demonstrate to the community what WE - responsible dog owners - look like, and we've picked up some non-Bully walkers along the way! Thank you for posting this! If you are in the state of Georgia or in Pinella's County, FL please look us up and participate in a monthly walk! Fighting BSL is hard work and we need everyone on board. What better way to strengthen our community than by building monthly outings? Jo, Founder - Stubby's Heroes https://www.facebook.com/StubbysHeroesStubby's Heroeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796471526419908437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-22099033803912675342013-08-06T13:03:21.870-05:002013-08-06T13:03:21.870-05:00Thanks so much for reaching out to us and for all ...Thanks so much for reaching out to us and for all you do for dog walking groups throughout the nation.<br /><br />The piece turned out fantastic :)Twin Cities Pack Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244734739991107093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-13712487334069209872013-08-05T21:57:27.003-05:002013-08-05T21:57:27.003-05:00Thanks for sharing their post and all of your prev...Thanks for sharing their post and all of your previous tips on starting a group! We'll definitely let you know if we get one going here. :)2 Punk Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-17552498897680378082013-08-05T17:56:18.005-05:002013-08-05T17:56:18.005-05:00Thank you for sharing your group! And you have suc...Thank you for sharing your group! And you have such good tips! The teamwork part took us awhile, but now we have a really great team. And the locations are always an underrated part of what really makes the group work. I've also been noticing how way popular you guys are...your walks fill up quick! Congrats on such a great group!Two Pitties in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-22434297917455716982013-08-05T14:04:00.554-05:002013-08-05T14:04:00.554-05:00I admire those who organize these walks. I wish I...I admire those who organize these walks. I wish I had the time to dedicate to it, most days I'm lucky to find time to take a walk around the block!<br />-Corbin's momma, JennCorbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17099985133525531865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-49530719162587851002013-08-05T13:52:07.028-05:002013-08-05T13:52:07.028-05:00I have been toying with the idea of starting/joini...I have been toying with the idea of starting/joining a dog-walking group in Dallas. However our biggest concern is the triple digit heat. But insightful and helpful posts like these really help to build my confidence and although it will be hard work, it's worth it. Teaching leash manners has been a constant struggle with our pups and it would be great to have a community of like-minded people to learn and grow with. Bella Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711886981358856113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-51899910722614085512013-08-05T12:15:17.476-05:002013-08-05T12:15:17.476-05:00Great post about my fave pack! I am proud to be a...Great post about my fave pack! I am proud to be a member of TCPW and Hannah is right, LP takes the best pictures!! TCPW has help my anxious pittie Meg learn to deal with her anxiety around other dogs and we have seen huge changes in her ability to deal with her the big scary world all due to pack walking. Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049724495682922050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-86218498025868571392013-08-05T09:52:46.131-05:002013-08-05T09:52:46.131-05:00WOW - a photographer! Jealous. I'm our group...WOW - a photographer! Jealous. I'm our group's photographer (which I don't mind doing!), but it makes it hard to socialize with everyone as well. I have a girlfriend who has recently been taking classes -- I should see if she'd be interested in coming for practice!<br /><br />We started our group in May, specifically to avoid the Erie winter weather with the hope that come winter, it will be in our members' routines and they'll stick with it!<br /><br />I'd love to have more pitties join the group - so far really just Ed & Tess!Hannah@Eriesistibullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466534109188559910noreply@blogger.com