A FEW WORDS FROM THE PBPP C0MMITTEE
WHAT PBPP IS ABOUT :
It IS about educating owners and the public about this misunderstood and mistreated breed. It IS about educating the owners as to what it really means to be a responsible owner and really knowing the true APT temperment and other issues of the breed . It IS about being a support system for each other. It IS about the true APBT, the family pet , the high performance athletic dog, and the couch potoato dorky lickey loos whose loyalty can not not be matched
CO FOUNDERS OF PBPP
"Mission Possible"
WE ARE THE PIT BULL BRIGADE
The original driving forces behind PBPP.
They saw the need ,accepted and completed
the mission with grace and style
CJ LISA
DEBBIE ANDREA
Hello
A few words from CJ ..
For a few years I was pondering about what I could do to help educate my community in regards to my beloved breed but I never would commit myself to anything and waiting for someone else to do it. After seeing too many irresponsible owners and the increase in horrific news reports I had enough and I couldn't just sit by and wait for some one else to take the first step in efforts to educate the public. I wanted to do something to promote and educate about what responsible ownership really means , Promote positive breed image and to spread the truth about this wonderful breed.
Every day I walk my dogs and it gives me a chance to learn more about them and to learn how to read their body language, their likes and dislikes, a true chance to bond with my dogs ... and I decided that starting a dog walking club could be the answer. Then my son mentioned that it would be an awesome sight to see a bunch of well behaved pit bulls walking down the street and that it would definitely catch the public"s attention...
So with the help and encouragement of Lisa Walker ,Debbie Mallott, and Andrea Bardo of MFAPBTAwho are extremely knowledgable and dedicated to this breed and cause .. we took that leap of faith to Pound the Pavement in efforts to change the perception that all pits are not monsters who eat children and that all owners are thugs, drug dealers or dog fighters.
SO PITBULLS POUNDING THE PAVEMENT WAS BORN!!
PBPP holds dog walks in random places through out Tampa Bay in efforts to have the public see that there are responsible owners who care about our dogs enough to get out and pound the pavement to promote them in a positive activity.
We started our first walk with 13 people and dogs and our last walk had approx 40 dogs and 50 people.
The first walk was at the Tampa Buccaneer stadium /AL Lopez Park
2nd walk was at Channel Side - Port of Tampa
3rd was in Ybor City
4th was on Bay shore Blvd and we walked to raise money for Angel.
BSL WALKS
Susan G Komen Breast awareness walks
We get wonderful public comments every time!! Future walks will be in St Pete, Tarpon Springs, Lakeland and even planning a trip to the state capitol.
We do not discriminate as we admire all Pit bulls in all forms. It's about the breed,The high performance pit bull , the family pet, the couch loving dorky lickey loos and how to be a responsible owner. Its not about the papers or blood lines behind them. Its not about meeting people to breed your dog with, kennel promotions or promotions of upcoming breedings. It IS about educating the owners and the public about this misunderstood and mistreated breed.
Please note this wasn't done over night. There was a lot of self soul searching, educating myself on all issues in regards to this breed from history and heritage to dog on dog aggression, training, body language, dog and owner energy and it effects and what it REALLY MEANS TO BE A RESPONSIBLE OWNER. A lot of thought went into what we were trying to accomplish for the breed.
PBPP wanted this to be about the breed and not about ego or self promotion. A lot of time was spent on planning, obtaining local permits and learning local laws and the obtaining approval of our local Animal Control Services. (by the way we have their total 2 thumbs up !)
WE have strict rules in regards to no NOSE TO NOSE meet up , 5 -10 foot distance span between dogs, no extension leashes ect....Safety for all is the top priority . We have 5-6 spotters (PIT PATROL TEAM) that are experienced pit bull owners/handlers who spread themselves through out the crowd to make sure that all rules are being followed and that all are having a great time.
****Donations made during the walk are donated to local Pit bull rescues ,other needy canine causes or to raise monies for the events/charities that we are walking for ...
others who have dedicated thier time and hopes for the sucess of PBPP