Dog weight pulling info.

rambo303

I would like to try possibly taking on weight pulling events in the future and just have afew questions/ concerns.

first my bull terrier is 11 weeks old and shows good muscle tone already. question is what is a appropriate age to start training him by pulling weight increasing as we grows, learning commands, possibly bulking and so on. common sense tells me to wait until he is almost full grown? but afraid it may be much harder just because he is learning so fast now .

second is the bull terrier a good bred for the sport? should I consider other sports. just would like to find something to keep us both busy with out causing harm.

not much info on the web about this so any information is appreciated. (any of you compete in any dog sports?)

thanks in advance.

LokiLostCoast

I would think waiting until the dog is full grown is a wise choice to avoid the dog getting hurt and causing problems later in life. Have you found any information online about it? I was interested in the sport myself but sadly there are no competitions or people who do it anywhere near where I live.

BulliesofNC

Welcome to the Forum @rambo303 ! This question was actually brought up a year or so ago so I thought I'd provide you the link which may answer your questions. http://www.bulliesofnc.com/BTforum/discussion/comment/10782/

rambo303

that is my concern don't want to strain him but cant find solid info. for all I know he may need to be taught early at least the concept of pulling with light weight? I actually built a little sled and put around 15 lbs in it with 3 ft rope tied on to it and he began playing tug of war with it all by himself dragging it with every tug. so I guess pretty good little exercise for the time being but to actually strap a harness and start working him ill hold off until im for sure.  I have not found much of anything  on this matter lokilostcoast haha but I will update when I do. thanks for the link bulliesofNC  read it top to bottom..