Last weekend we went to Pyrapalooza, an event organized by NorthEast Pyr Rescue. After work we packed up the freshly washed puppies and headed to Westfield, Massachusetts.
We didn't make it to the hotel until nearly 2 am so I will admit that I'm glad that Todd convinced me to book a hotel room instead of trying to pitch a tent in the dark.
Although the event was geared towards Pyrs, there were some guest appearances by other dogs and their owners for the special events. Here is a beautifully outfitted Bouvier (with natural ears) with a custom made cart.
Buddy tried carting and he turned out to be a natural! Doesn't he look at home all harnessed up?
In addition to carting they had an agility session. We hadn't originally signed up for this because we weren't sure that Buddy would be up for it, but it turned out that he did a good job for a first timer. After some coaxing Todd got him doing jumps.
Pyrapalooza was great fun and we got to meet the owners of lots of other Pyrs, many placed by NEPR. It was fun to talk to so many other Pyr lovers. They also had many Pyr-related things including Pyr beer, Pyr wine, and even items knitted from Pyr fur.
All in all an exciting and exhausting day.
Look at all the tired out Pyrs.
And here is one last photo opp—here I am with Buddy and Magic, another rescued dog.
We didn't make it to the hotel until nearly 2 am so I will admit that I'm glad that Todd convinced me to book a hotel room instead of trying to pitch a tent in the dark.
Although the event was geared towards Pyrs, there were some guest appearances by other dogs and their owners for the special events. Here is a beautifully outfitted Bouvier (with natural ears) with a custom made cart. 
Buddy tried carting and he turned out to be a natural! Doesn't he look at home all harnessed up?
In addition to carting they had an agility session. We hadn't originally signed up for this because we weren't sure that Buddy would be up for it, but it turned out that he did a good job for a first timer. After some coaxing Todd got him doing jumps.
Pyrapalooza was great fun and we got to meet the owners of lots of other Pyrs, many placed by NEPR. It was fun to talk to so many other Pyr lovers. They also had many Pyr-related things including Pyr beer, Pyr wine, and even items knitted from Pyr fur. 
All in all an exciting and exhausting day. 
Look at all the tired out Pyrs. 
And here is one last photo opp—here I am with Buddy and Magic, another rescued dog. 
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