AWeight pull (WP) is a growing sport for all dog breeds from the smallest Chihuahua to the largest Mastiff. Dogs have special made harnesses and try to pull a set amount of weight within a certain time and distance. This will involve your dog pulling a certain amount of weight on either: a wheeled cart on carpet, grass, or dirt; a sled on snow; or a carpeted rail system. Check out the gallery to see some dogs pulling.

AThere are several weight pull organizations within Washington State. Within each organization your dog can earn points towards a weight pull title. Gladiators Weight Pull Club will be soon be hosting sanctioned pulls for UPF and W3PO.
Unified Pulling Federation (UPF)
International Weight Pull Association (IWPA)
World Wide Weight Pull Organization (W3PO)
American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA)
United Kennel Club (UKC)

AVisit the Weight Pull Training page for guidance on how to get started.

AIt is not advisable for your dog to pull weight until they are one year old. However, you should start desensitizing your pup by simply getting a puppy/training pull harness to get them used to the feel of a harness. Next, attach a gallon plastic jugs with a few rocks in it to get them used to noise behind them. Do not have your pup train with heavy weights until maturity.