Are you and your dog looking for something new and different? Have you been wishing for a fresh activity to learn with your dog, something that can be started even in the cold winter months? Canine weight pull is a competitive sport offered by three organizations in the United States: the United Kennel Club (UKC), International Weight Pull Association (IWPA), and American Pulling Alliance (APA). Although the rules differ from group to group, the general idea is the same in each venue. A dog, wearing a specially-designed harness, pulls a weighted vehicle a distance of sixteen feet in sixty seconds or less. Dogs earn qualifying scores, championship points, and other awards based on the percentage of their body weight that they pull.
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Podcast: Excerpt from Chill Out Fido! How to Calm Your Dog by Nan Arthur
By KPCT on 01/01/2011This month’s podcast is an excerpt from Chill Out Fido! How to Calm Your Dog by Nan Arthur. Listen as Nan explains how you can use positive training to turn your wild and crazy dog into a calm, enjoyable companion.
Holiday Safety Tips from Doggone Safe
By Joan Orr on 12/01/2010Family gatherings at a relative's home are the source of fond memories for many. But, the family dog may not enjoy these events as much as the rest of the family. Noise, confusion, and changes in routine are stressful for dogs. Even a normally calm and docile pet may become agitated enough to bite under the extreme circumstances of a boisterous family celebration. Supervision may be lax if each adult thinks that another is watching the children, and children are the most likely victims of dog bites in this situation.
Podcast: Holiday Hide and Seek with Your Dog
By Aidan Bindoff on 12/01/2010Listen to Aidan's podcast (available at the bottom of the page) to find out more about how to teach your dog to find your gloves, car keys, or even that special holiday gift in Holiday Hide and Seek with Your Dog. Read the original article here.
