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Can I teach my dog to weight pull? I often regret teaching my dog not to pull on a leash. Now he never pulls. You'd think this would be a cause for celebration, but I find it particularly disheartening when I'm hiking up a very big hill and he won't pull me up. Bad dog, bad dog! Instead, I should have taught him to differentiate between specific commands like "NO PULLING!" and "MUSH!"
You actually can teach Steroid Stan to weight pull (don't use a choke chain in the process, right?). Some dogs are even entered into "pulling" contests, where large breeds pull weight for competition (which can be several hundreds of pounds). This is the canine equivalent of the "Strongest man" competition. Use positive, short commands such as "Hike!" "Pull!" or "Go!", so Stan knows specifically when to pull. Use positive feedback too, giving him a treat (with no steroids in it!) when he obeys. Remember, don't start this kind of training until your dog's bones, cartilage, and tendons are well developed and reach full maturity. If you're looking for a strong dog - we don't want to stunt his growth!
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How much can a pitbull pull?
How much a pitbull can pull will vary greatly depending on his or her size and weight and conditioning. On average, a dog can easily pull 3 times his or her weight on wheels.
How do you work out a dog?
go jogging with your dog and you can take a string tie it on some weight and let your dog pull it around the yard
How do you teach a very short dog not to pull on lease?
Every Time it pulls you pull it back to where you want it and hopefully it will work, you can practice go out side and just walk around with you dog and it should learn
Where do you find drag weights for training your dog to weight pull?
That is not very nice to make your dog pull weights. You can find pet supplies at any pet store.
What percent of a malamute's weight can he carry?
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What dog has won more weight pull championships than any other dog?
oh i know his name is POOPSTICKS haha
Can you teach a dog to attack?
Yes, you can teach your dog to attack.
Is it ok for a pitbull to pull weight?
It is ok. When you start training a dog to pull weight, a heavy weight from the begining is not good. You should start with a light weight and work it from there.Update: I finally found a link to put in this question in the related links box below.
How do you teach a dog not to run away when you are on a walk?
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Biggest load pulled by dog?
In weight trials, a Siberian Husky has been known to pull 1000 pounds.
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"Teach your dog not to bark," he screamed.To teach is to give the gift of knowledge. Not everyone has the ability to teach.
What do dogs teach children?
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