Weight Pull


Photo courtesy of Mark Sturtz

Does your dog pull you along the sidewalk every time you take him for a walk? Does your shoulder ache from your dog’s constant straining at his leash? Well, your dog might be a star at Weight Pull! Weight Pull Events give dogs an opportunity to perform a function that comes naturally to many dogs, one that they obviously enjoy. Dogs are placed in a harness and pull a weighted cart a prescribed distance. The weight vehicles operate either on wheels, on snow or on a rail system. The dogs are scored based on how much weight they can pull and by the proportion of their body weight to the amount of weight pulled. From the smallest of breeds to the largest, all dogs can compete. Never count out even the tiniest of dogs in this exciting competition!


Photo courtesy of Mark Sturtz

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• How do I find a UKC Event?
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• Learn more about the UKC Dog Events Department.
  
  
• Weight Pull Rules
• Weight Pull Judges
• Weight Pull Clubs