Weight Pull is not all about competing! It can be a fun thing to do with your dog or a well-rounded, low impact workout to add to their routine!
Benefits of Pulling:
- bonding with your dog
- learning to communicate with them
- strength and conditioning training
- physical and mental stimulation for your dog
- socialization in a controlled environment
What does Recreational Weight Pull look like?
Recreational pulling is a term just used to refer to weight pull not in a competitive setting. Recreational Pulling often takes the form of “Drag Work”.
What is Drag Work?
Drag work is exactly what it sounds like! It is when a dog drags weight in a harness. Drag work should always be done in a proper weight pull harness.
Common items used for drag work:
- Chain
- Window Weights
- Plate Weight
- Workout Sled
Think of Drag Work as a ‘low weight, high repetitions’ work out. Dragging a light weight on a walk is a great way to add a little resistance to an every day activity.
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