Esky the husky Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 :laugh: The I've thought the same with the shopping cart. Haven't bought one yet as I can't find any retail that hold enough weight for decent practice. I have no idea why we don't get bull breeds out there. We even have a trophy given out by the amstaff club of sa, for some sort of achievement in the sport. Maybe bull breed people just don't know about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakkjackal Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 :laugh: The I've thought the same with the shopping cart. Haven't bought one yet as I can't find any retail that hold enough weight for decent practice. The one I got has a capacity of 300-ish kg's. That'll last us a while me thinks as we haven't really gotten that far at all... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks Esky for starting this thread, I had been wondering where I could find out some more about weightpull. AMCNSW has just announced a weightpull event, Saturday 4th of May at Castle Hill showground, great for me, I can walk there! Weigh in 7am, comp starts 8:30am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Go for it :) Are you taking your guys along to try it out An thanks I'll add that information to the first post :D SA folk our first competition is this Sunday. There are no weigh in facilities at the grounds so to compete you MUST bring in a weight certificate. I get them done free at the vet :) So annoying Esky is right on the edge between two classes depending on the day she's weighing between 24.9 , 25 and 25.1 kg d 'oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I will definitely go, they have said they will have some spare harnesses to suit mally's so I might have a go if one fits my husky boy. I don't know though cos my girl is the one I think would be better at it, she is stronger and has a lot more drive and determination but she is only 14 months so she won't be able to participate. I think my boy would just stand there smiling wagging his tail having no idea what to do :laugh: are you allowed to wave a carrot in front of them to get them to move? On second thoughts he will prob just sit there woo wooing at me until the carrot is brought to him anyway. How did you start with Esky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 We only started last year going along to support club events. We didnt really compete seriously last year, but still managed a 3rd in her weight division :) I've done a little more training this year, but we still don't have a proper harness, so it's just been training the command 'pull it' to get her working for me. She used to play up when she would get frustrated, do zoomies and jump onto the cart. Hopefully she's got more brain about her this year. We already managed to beat her pb at our intro day. :) Not sure how they'll run it in NSW but here novices can have a go before competition starts. it seems like elsewhere its actually run as an event. In competition like other dog sports you can't take anything rewarding into the ring. no food, toy extra handlers. You stand behind the line and can use any othermethod to call ypur dog up to you, commands, silly voices, walking off . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 hmmmm I will go along but I don't think my two will be any good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakkjackal Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Is there an entry fee or a from that has to be filled out in advance or any other things that have to be done by a certain date for the SA event? We're really keen but I'm not sure yet if we can make it. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) You mean pre entry - there's no need for that. Entry forms and money is taken on the day, if you do make it just make sure you get there a little earlier to fill everything out. Plus you can give your dog a go on the cart, if they've never seen it before :) I'll find and post up the flyer if I can Here's our generic entry form, we don't seem to have specific ones for the event, since they're all same time same place. If you want to save yourself time, you can print this out and pre-fill it Edited April 10, 2013 by Esky the husky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakkjackal Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Awesome, thanks heaps! See if we can make it then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hope you can make it out. :) 8am is the time that you should be there, I just confirmed that with the secretary. Oh the only thing is to make sure your dog is weighed and you bring a record of that :D I got ours done today .. exactly 25 :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 PB today of 280 Long way to go yet miss thing. She has no trouble pulling the weight, just stands there sometimes looking dopey :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwynwen Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Went to Castle Hill for a looksee today - there were Huskies, mallys, lots of staffy type guys, a couple of rottweilers and a samoyed (apologies to any I've missed) Seemed like lots of fun. Next time I might take a dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 This Sunday SA-folks. Come have a go :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketeer Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Our 14.2kg bitch pulled 225kg, but she couldn't get it started so was eliminated - if the dog "fails" the attendants get the trolley rolling and will push it a little to make the dog believe it's achieved - for her once the trolley was moving she kept it going no problem at all. Dallas was always just speciality show fit for this, we didn't do any special training - walking, flirt pole & ball chasing was his lot :D So if you need an attendant to get the trolley rolling is it a disqualification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Yes, as the dog isn't actually starting the pull which is the hardest bit. But it give you a chance to enforce and reward the pulling behaviour rather than just removing a dog when it has 'failed'. Speaking of failing that was us on the weekend. We didn't even qualify as she didn't pull Here she is after the cart got started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketeer Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks for clearing that up. Sounds like a fun yet simple activity for the dogs, and owners. Keep up the good work. Would love to check it out in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polgara's Shadow Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I think Vulcan would love this and KCC Park on 9 June is doable for us. I'd love to bring him along and see if he will pull. Can I just turn up on the 9th of June and ask if we can try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I would say so, I don't know anything about the ASTCV or how they run their events though. Here's the facebook page for that event ( hopefully you're a facebooker :) Weightpull June 9th I'd just double check, I'd hate to steer you wrong ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 The next NSW weightpull event is being held on the Queen's Birthday long weekend, Monday 10th June at Castle Hill Showground, run by the Alaskan Malamute Club NSW (AMCNSW) . From their FB page The Queens Birthday Weight Pull event is shaping up to be a massive day! * Raffling off Groomers Paradise products * BlackHawk prizes for 1st place in every class * Arctic Breed Rescue stall with lots of goodies * Official photographer to capture that special moment * Yummy BBQ & refreshments available We note that if you have a large dog that doesnt respond well on our scales, please take them to a vet to be weighed in 48 hrs prior to the event & have a signed cert stating their weight. We are working on getting new scales. Please come down to support the club! It will be a fantastic day Weigh in 8am for a 9am start, pre-registration is not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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