What exactly is a weight pull?

Pulls are held on three different types of terrain. Snow, dirt and rail.

For dirt, a cart with four wheels, and a rail system is set up on rails with the cart on them.

Rails is where you see monster weights over 6,000 pounds being pulled. Record weights can reach 8,000 lbs.

Whether the dog is on snow, dirt, or rail the distance is usually 16 feet (the ADBA is 15 feet).

Dogs are required to pull the weight the distance in 60 seconds or without fail.

Once 60 seconds is up and the dog hasn't completed the distance the pull is over and the dog is allowed to complete the pull with help.

Different organizations have different rules as well. For example, the IWPA and the UKC do not allow "baiting" while the ADBA does.

Baiting is using something to lure the dog to you, like their favorite toy or treats. All three organizations state you can not touch your dog in any manner while pulling and physical corrections are also penalized.