OFFICIAL BULLY MAX SPORTS HANDLER

Emmanuel Faxio

Brandywine, MD

About Emmanuel

Emmanuel “FunnyMan” Faxio is the owner and operator of Funny Man Kennel, home of Track Breaker Boerboels. He has spent his life training dogs, from hunting companions to elite weight-pull competitors.

His passion for the sport began in 1999, when he entered the International Weight Pulling Association alongside his father at the age of 15. Since then, Emmanuel has earned multiple championship titles with several dogs through dedication, hard work, and consistent training.

Today, he campaigns two Boerboels from ColdRiver Boerboels and two American Pit Bull Terriers bred at Funny Man Kennel. He has his sights set on earning even more championship titles throughout the 2026 season.

Emmanuel's Dogs

CMK's Red Alert (Mouse)

APBT

Weight Pull

Fmk's Machine Gun Kelly (Kelly)

APBT

Weight Pull

Fmk’s Not In Kansas Anymore (JT)

APBT

Weight Pull

ColdRiver's Flawless Victory (Sindel)

Boerboel

Weight Pull

ColdRiver's Clifford The Big Red Dog (Clifford)

Boerboel

Weight Pull

TBK'S Right Here Right Now (Tokyo)

APBT

Weight Pull

RCK's Need-Mak-It (Needa)

APBT

Weight Pull

See Emmanuel's Champion Dogs in Action

What does Emmanuel say to those just getting into dog sports?

The best way to get into weight pull—or really any dog sport—is to find a mentor who trains and competes in the style you want to follow. Having someone with real experience can save you years of trial and error and help you build a solid foundation for both you and your dog.

Patience is also a virtue. Dogs do what they want to do, so the key is learning how to make them *want* to participate in the sport you choose. Motivation, consistency, and trust are far more important than force.

Finally, work with a breeder who is successful in the sport and produces genetically sound dogs. Good genetics, proper training, and patience are the three pillars of long-term success in any canine sport.