A DOG EVENT, NOT A DOG SHOW.........

Ok Stay With Me Now...........

Often times I sit back and look,

At what many call the American Bully community, and I find myself asking a serious question. "Where are all the true dogmen/women?" I seem to ask this question often as I watch and listen to the phrase, I'M A REAL DOGMAN/WOMEN. See I get a good laugh when they say that phrase, cause many only talk about one thing which is "The SHOW Ring" lol. Look in my opinion and the opinion of many others there is much more to a dog than just having a show dog. A lot of what I say has been proven, and this is how I know.

(THE SHOW RING, BUT CAN YOU GUESS WHAT WE'RE ADDING?)

On September 16, 2017

I am hosting an event called "WELCOME 2 VIRGINIA", this is an dog event that will highlight the athleticism of dogs but especially the American Bully. We will highlight the American Bully for a couple of reasons 1st. this is the breed I love and own, and 2nd. we are in a undeniable divide in this breed, one hand being the "New Bulldog" look and the other the TRUE ORIGINAL FORM of American Bully with a slight twist. Yet this event is open to any breed or mix-breed of dog, and I care less what registry you're a part of or even if you have registration papers on your dog. The overall goal is to get dogs that are healthy and can work to come out and have fun while meeting and fellowshipping with other dog fanciers. It's completely about the dogs.

(NoVACAIN Kennels)

So as I share,

This event I notice that many American Bully fanciers seem to stay away from publicly noticing this event, like they are fearful of showing the true ability of the American Bully or something. Yet these are the same people who call themselves REAL DOGMEN/WOMEN, but how are you real and cannot recognize a real dog event? How can you say you are for a breed, yet scared to prove what you say the breed is by using them in a form that completely separates the TRUE from the FALSE American Bullies? How can you call yourself a breed stewart without using actions to prove your point, which is undeniable evidence? Yes I get that many of you say this is a show dog, yet in all truth this show dog should still be able to run, jump, and vigorously play (pull and tug and so on). I only say that because that's what most of you say anyway, "my dog can still hit a spring pole, jump up, run", so on and so on. 

(HOLY FIRE KENNELS PROVES IT)

So why not,

Yeah why not bring them out September 16th to "WELCOME 2 VIRGINIA" and show us what they can do? Why not support an event that will prove what these dogs are suppose to be? Why not huh? Why not come and be true representatives of the American Bully, and by the end of it all get to a real stack off? Your dogs 1 on 1, camera's going 360 around the dogs after a hard stack, followed with the dogs trotting around a circle 3 times, then coming to a complete stop with a free stack (NO TOUCHING) with the camera's doing another 360 around them? And why not let the people silent vote by allowing them to place a chip in the dogs bucket that they think was the best dog? Why not, huh why not, compete then stack it up? 

(L.M. AUSTIN KENNELS "KATO" CALLING OUT ALL POCKETS)

See this ain't,

About any particular registry or individual breed per se, yet this is about REAL DOGMEN/WOMEN coming together representing their dogs and whatever breeds they own. It's about coming out to experience something new to many as far as dog sporting events, while providing their dogs with mental and physical tasks. Yet I have to KEEP IT 100, it's also about myself along with a few others proving our point to many, as to what American Bullies are and always will and should be.

So all are welcomed on,

September 16, 2017 to,

"WELCOME 2 VIRGINIA"

The 2-UP 2-DOWN

Sporting Dog Event

Hosted By. NoVACAIN Kennels

Sponsored By. Holy Fire Kennels & The NoVACAIN Family

MIDLAND, VA 22728-2204

WELCOME 2 VIRGINIA EVENT & COMPETITION RULES

EVENT RULES

1. Belt Buckle collars only (NO quick release, choke/prong collars)
2. No leashes longer than 5 feet long are allowed during this event. (No quick release, flex leads, or retractable leads allowed.)
3. Judge has the authority to remove any dog from any competition that they feel is being negatively impacted by an event or handler.
4. All dogs must be at least nine months of age to compete in events.
5. No bitches in heat, pregnant, or lactating are allowed.
6. There will be a check for VALID RABIES TAGS or CERTIFICATES (so have your tags or a copy of the valid rabies certificate for proof)(ALL DOGS 16 WEEKS OR OLDER NO MATTER WHAT)
7. Dogs will be weighed and measured the day of the event.(If there are two days of competition the weight will be carried over to the second day’s events.)
8. No Flip Divisions allowed; meaning: the handler must choose which division their dogs will compete in, for the entire event. Only if the dog in question hits the set limit at time of weight and height check. (NO ASKING TO FLIP)
9. Weight & Height check-in time will begin at 8:30am and closed by 10:30am. (If in town on that Friday you can be checked in that day, check-in times will be posted)(2 OFFICIALS WILL BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF WEIGHT AND HEIGHT CHECK-IN)
10. The events will begin at 11:15am SHARP
11. All dogs will be secured in dog crates and attended to at all times.
12. All dog crates must be in good condition.
13. Dogs will be held in designated holding area until called for participation.
14. There will be no “facing-off” of dogs, “challenges” or un-sportsman like conduct allowed.
15. Inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
16. Any dog showing aggression to humans, or human showing aggression to dogs, will be barred from participation. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN
17. No puppies or dogs allowed on the premises – for sale or otherwise – unless entered in one the day’s competition.

THIS IS THE EXACT ORDER IN WHICH THE EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE

TUG-A-WAR RULES

(NOT EXACTLY HOW IT WILL HAPPEN)

1. There will be 2 weight divisions, under 55 & over 55. (55 pounds set weight)
2. There will be 2 age divisions 1 - 2½ years and 2½ years and older
3. Set age is 2½ years old, from DOB. (September 16, 2017)
4. 9 to 11 months will be competing against each other for the best puppy of the day award.
5. Males vs. females it doesn’t matter the sex.
6. A winning tug is when a opponent's point indicator touches barricade 3 times or continuously touches the barricade for a count of 3 seconds given out loud by the judge.
7. If there is no decisive winner within a 3 minute period, the dog with most points wins.
8. If no points have been made, it will be declared a draw
9. No leashes are to be attached to the dog’s collar while the dog is tugging. (There will be an official event chain attachment set to prevent dogs from getting to each other.)
10. Double Elimination: lose tug, win tug, lose tug, OUT!
11.Lightest dogs will start the event, with dogs closest in weight paired.
12. The judge determines all pairings for the tug in each class, participants are never allowed to call any pairings out.
13. Intentional touching of the dog or bait/rope after the competition has started is considered a FOUL Two (2) fouls = 1 Loss.
14. Incidental contact which in no way aids in the dog’s ability to tug will not be considered a foul (Judge’s discretion).
15. Two (2) handlers will be allowed in the tug area, but may not touch the dog once the competition has started unless orders to do so by the judge.
16. Alibis - Unintentional circumstances that make a dog unable to complete a tug. The judge has the discretion to stop time and instruct the handler to make adjustment. Examples of circumstances are: equipment malfunction; outside interference that prevent the dog to complete their tug.
17. A handler is allowed to advise the judge for any possible alibi; Judge has final the decision! If a tug is interrupted by a foul or an alibi, the dog is to be immediately taken back to starting position and tug will start over.
18. No tug will be valid unless it is an uninterrupted tug. 2 alibis = 1 foul.
19. Dog must win one round to be in eligible for awards.
20. No dog will be asked to tug without a 5 minute rest period.

HIGH JUMP RULES

(HOLY FIRE KENNELS)

1. Males vs. females, it doesn’t matter the sex.
2. Dogs will be measured at the withers and placed into the right division.
3. There’s 3 height divisions, under 17”, 17” to 19”, and over 19”
4. Handler chooses their dogs starting jump, which is no less than 3x’s the height of the dog at the withers
5. Jump height will increase by 4 inch increments
6. Dog must jump, bite, and hold lure for it to be counted as a complete jump.
7. Single elimination: Dog is allowed 3 attempts in a row before it is counted as a missed attempt and eliminated 
8. After each failed attempt, the dog will return to their original starting position to restart
9. Starting position will be 16 feet from the lure allowing for a running start if needed
10. A handler may withdraw at any time, with their final successful “jump” recorded as their final score
11. The winner is determined by the dog in each division that completes the highest successful jump.
12. If dogs tie within their division at the last height achieved, then the dog with the least number of attempts is the winner.
13. If the number of attempts and height are the same, then a “Jump Off” will be held.
14. The lightest dog begins the “Jump Off”
15. A “Jump Off” starting jump is determined by the judge, after having a discussion with the handlers
16. Each additional height increase will be called out by each individual handler alternately (first call determined by a coin toss)
17. Jump Off height increase increments are to be no less than 4 inches and no more that 12 inches
18. There will only be 2 attempts for each dog at each height.
19. Overall winner is determined by the dog that completes the final height in the least number of attempts

DRAG SPRINT RULES 

A drag sprint is a race against the clock with 3 resistant weights, so the dogs will be placed according to the number of completed pulls and their times. The clock will start when the dog’s NOSE passes the start line, and stop when the NOSE passes the finish line. It is highly important that you prepare your dog for this event, we do not want to injure any dogs whose owner did not prepare them to pull.

RULES
Equipment, Handlers, Who Goes First:
1. Dogs and puppies MUST wear a weight pulling harness and “belt buckle” collar with a lead to compete in this event, but cannot be pulled forward. (Lead Used For Correction Only)
2. No more than two handlers may be used. One must be alongside the dog and the other at the end of the track. (Single handlers must be alongside the dog)
3. Drag Sprints will start with the 9 to 12 months old, then the lightest dog in the competition
Number of Pulls, Track Length, Starting - Increase - Max Pull

Weight:
1. There will be a total of 3 set pulls for adults, and a total of 2 pulls for puppies (Tiebreaker)
2. Dogs will pull a total of 150 feet (50 Yards) and puppies 9 to 12 months old, a total of 90 feet (30 Yards)
3. Puppies will run together, and dogs will be divided into 2 weight divisions, the under 55 & over 55 (55 Pounds Set Weight)
4. Weight will be increased in increments of 10 pounds.
5. Puppies 9 to 12 months old starting pull weight 10 pounds, max pull 20 pounds (Tiebreaker 10 pounds)
6. Under 55 starting pull weight 20 pounds, max pull 40 pounds. (Tie Breaker 30 lbs)
7. Over 55 starting pull weight 30 pounds, max pull 50 pounds. (Tie Breaker 40)

Tiebreaker:
1. A coin will be flipped to see who will go first (Youngest Dog’s Owner Calls It)
Disqualification, Elimination, Alibi:
1. Dogs will be disqualified if pulled forward by handler or if comes in contacts with the tug. Puppies will be allowed one restart if pulled forward or touches the tug, before being disqualified.
2. Elimination: After a second attempt has been failed, following a reset and/or a 3 minute rest period, the dog is then eliminated. (First pull failed, reset- “ready or 3 minutes?”, second attempt/failed, OUT!)
3. (Alibi) The dog will be brought back to the starting line and a new drag sprint will be started. Only one alibi will be given before a dog is disqualified.

ANY CHANGES OF COMPETITION RULES WILL BE POSTED AND PEOPLE WILL BE NOTIFIED. THERE WILL BE NO NEW CHANGES TO THE COMPETITION RULES AS OF JULY 16TH, AND THE RULES WILL BE FINAL. THIS IS TO GET YOU STARTED ON TRAINING YOUR DOGS.