What does WWPD mean in VETERINARY

A Working Weight Pull Dog is a type of canine competitive sport in which dogs attempt to pull a predetermined amount of weight for a set distance. The dog must be able to complete this task within a specified amount of time, or they are disqualified. This sport draws on the natural instinct of the dog to pull and rewards them for diligently working.

Training can generally be broken down into two steps; basic obedience and pulling fundamentals training. Basic obedience should include commands like sit, stay, come, heel and drop it. You’ll also want to work with your dog on its stamina and strength by exercising them regularly. Once your pup has mastered these basics, you can move onto introducing them to the art of pulling weights. Start small and slowly increase the weight over time as your dog grows stronger.

While any breed has the potential to become an excellent weight puller, some breeds have traditionally been more successful in this sport than others due to their size and strength. Commonly used breeds include Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Pit Bulls or American Bulldogs, Dogue De Bordeaux and Alaskan Malamutes.

It is important that you start out with smaller weights since puppies will not have the same strength as an adult dog will when beginning training sessions. There are guidelines for both weight classes and age groups that should be followed when deciding what weight your pup should start out with; for example 0-4 month old puppies should begin at no higher than 10% of their bodyweight while those 5-9 months should start out at 15%. Ultimately you know your pup best so adjust accordingly as needed!

Generally speaking, professional competitions will require dogs to pull either cartloads (where one wheel is loaded with weights) or “skid loads” where two lines (skids) are loaded with weights simultaneously for 20 feet). Once a specific amount of weight has been pulled successfully within the set timeframe (usually 60 seconds), they may advance onto heavier loads until no further progress can be made or they are disqualified due to timed out attempts.

Professional competitions typically consist of three rounds; weigh-in’s where each dog will be assigned a class according to their size/weight ratio; then there’s competition where each competitor must successfully pull 10% more than their previous round or else they receive zero points for that round; lastly there’s finals which consist of all competitors attempting 30% more than their previous round in hopes of winning first place! The event usually concludes once all three rounds have been completed by all participants.

Yes! Depending on how many entrants there are at a particular event classes may vary however typically dogs compete in either Lightweight or Middleweight divisions depending on their respective size/weight ratio. Additionally there may even be different divisions including Veteran or Puppy divisions too.

No special equipment is required however some owners may opt to use harnesses specifically designed for pulling events as standard collars may not provide adequate support during strenuous bouts of exercise such as these. Furthermore protective clothing/gear such as boots may also be necessary if weather conditions become problematic during outdoor competitions.