Strength, focus, determination

Weight Pull

Weight Pull is the ultimate test of raw strength and determination. A dog sport designed for working bread dogs. Watch the joy on their faces as they cross that line and accomplish each pull.

Watch Past Events

PREPARE TO PULL
The dog is fitted with a properly sized pulling harness and positioned in front of the weighted cart or sled.
SET THE STARTING LOAD
Competition begins at an established weight, with each handler choosing when their dog will enter the event.
COMPLETE THE DISTANCE
On the handler’s command, the dog must pull the load across the required distance within the allotted time.
ADVANCE EACH ROUND
Weight is added after every successful pull. The dog continues until it passes, is withdrawn, or cannot complete the pull.

How it works

Weight pull is a progressive strength competition. Each successful round moves the dog to a heavier load, and the greatest completed pull determines the final result. Exact distances, time limits, and weight classes may vary by organization.

Watch Weight Pull in action

Some of the Weight Pull events we've been able to film and upload.

THE BULLY MAX FACILITY

View the bespoke Bully Max sports facility layout, with a dedicated area for each sport.

Why Weight Pull?

Weight pull is possibly the most inclusive dog sport. Competitions are often judged by weight per pound, which means no matter your dogs size, they still have a fighting chance at placing. Unlike sports like wall-climb, where small dogs are simply at a disadvantage.
Research shows that working breed dogs need physical and mental stimulation to live a happy and healthy life. Its not just what they want but what they crave deep in their DNA
The weight pull community is tight-knit, kind and always has the dogs safety and well-being in mind, contrary to what some outside opinions may believe. In addition you see there is discipline and drive among the trainers, not just the dogs.

TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED

Find Local Competitions in your area and simply show up. Just by showing up you can, observe, learn, and make valuable connections with people who will gladly lead you to the next step.
Research your clubs in your area. The closest club may be an hour or two away but remember the sport is still small so clubs will love to hear from up and coming dog owners.
Get to know your dog. Is your dog a breed or have a personality that would enjoy weight pull? Or would they possibly be better suited for a different sport?