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Post by Guest Fri Apr 20 2012, 03:33

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For my birthday my mom got me a weight pull class at a local training center! So today was Saxon's first day of weight pull class! Yay! Smile It was so exciting! I didn't get any pictures of Saxon actually pulling because it was only he and I tonight. OH will be coming next week, though, so one of us can take pictures while the other cheers Saxon on! applause

All we did today was walk around in his harness for a while and then walk down the track dragging two different weights of chains. Saxon had a great time, though, and I'm really excited for next week!! Here are the few photos I did take! Enjoy!

The track:
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Saxon checking with me to make sure everything is ok:
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Saxon in his harness (it's a bit big for him):
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Smiling Saxon:
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At one point he got a little bit too excited and bit my finger instead of his cookie! Luckily it didn't break the skin, but it did hurt like crazy!
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Back home and ready for bed:
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I'll update this thread with new photos next week!


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Post by Guest Fri Apr 20 2012, 03:56

Just walked into the bedroom and found this on my bed:
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I'd say he's sufficiently tired!!

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Post by Guest Fri Apr 20 2012, 08:22

aw cute pics, wow what a good present dont forget the pics next week
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Post by janey Fri Apr 20 2012, 09:07



Good luck for next week Smile

Ouch to your finger lol!
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Post by Aniemother Fri Apr 20 2012, 10:54

What a great gift! Looks like he had fun!
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Post by Guest Fri Apr 20 2012, 11:25

He does look very happy. Best of luck

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Post by Gee Fri Apr 20 2012, 11:26

I'd love to do weight pulling with Troy, but I'm sure people would just think I was training for fighting and can't be bothered with the hassle or risk being reported.

I look forward to more pictures from the next session!

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Post by Guest Fri Apr 20 2012, 15:55


wow what an awesome present to get!

Yowza to your finger though ! Ouch !

The last few photos were adorable..sleepy worn out boy ... aawww. Love Struck


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Post by Guest Fri Apr 20 2012, 16:15

Thanks all! We had a blast, it's definitely one of the best birthday presents I've ever gotten. I can't wait for next week when I can get some good pictures! Saxon really seems to enjoy it, he got used to the harness immediately!

My finger is pretty bruised, painful and swollen today, so I'm nine finger typing. Never realized how often I use my right index/pointer finger in every day life! I think I'm going to invest in one of those finger splints.

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I know when that ruddy bee stung my finger when we went away, how bad that was..and you could guarantee if I was going to bang or hit any finger.. it would be the one that was stung and was already throbbing!

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Post by Andy Fri Apr 20 2012, 21:36

Thats brilliant Cat Big Grin Saxon will love it!

Max absolutely love's his drag pulling, and I must say, it's the only thing that completely knocks him out Big Grin , they do tend to put all they have into it, so he is spark out when he finally rest's Wink

Are there plenty of people there that know their stuff with regard to pulling ?
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Post by Guest Fri Apr 20 2012, 22:08

Hope he has a good time next week Smile

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 21 2012, 01:30

Andy wrote:Are there plenty of people there that know their stuff with regard to pulling ?
Yeah, the instructor really knows what she's doing! She's awesome.

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Post by Ben Sat Apr 21 2012, 04:47

That looks like a great time! Can't wait to see more of it. I have always been intrigued by the sport.
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Post by Guest Sat Apr 21 2012, 08:38

yes I would like to know more too..Winston is as strong as an ox but I have never heard of it..till now !

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Post by Buster's_Mum Sat Apr 21 2012, 09:07

Gorgeous pics. It looks like it was fun. Where would be the best place to find out about it in England, does anyone know? Something that tires out a staffy can only be a good thing! Laughing
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Post by Guest Sun Apr 22 2012, 00:26

I'm just getting into the sport, so I don't know all that much about it. Here's the website for the International Weight Pull Association, though, they have tons of great info and links: http://www.iwpa.net/ Hope that helps answer some questions!

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Post by Guest Fri Apr 27 2012, 03:16

Today was Saxon's second weight pull class! He did so well! On his first run he pulled the (approximately) 200 lb (14 stone) cart by itself and he didn't even seem to notice it was behind him. On his second and third run he had 1 38 lb (2.5 stone) cinderblock on the cart and on his fourth and final run he pulled two cinderblocks. He did so well and I am so proud of him! OH was there to take pictures and he got a couple of good ones! Enjoy!

I'm ready to go, momma!
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Waiting for the command to pull:
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Here we go!!
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Such form!
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Praise for a job well done!
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Post by Guest Fri Apr 27 2012, 03:19

And a nap on the way home:
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Post by Ben Fri Apr 27 2012, 05:16

Looks like a natural to me!
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Post by Gee Fri Apr 27 2012, 08:08

Nice pictures.

I can imagine Troy really pulling and enjoying that, because if I held a treat at his nose he would go nuts for it!

He gets so excited when it comes to food.

Glad ya both having fun. Wish there was something like that around here.

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Post by Andy Fri Apr 27 2012, 15:57

Brilliant ... really glad he's taking to it Big Grin , staffy's were born to work IMO, and you can see that when you watch them doing something physically demanding ... keep up the good work, and the pics coming Cat Big Grin
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Post by Guest Sat Apr 28 2012, 04:53

great photos of Saxon in action..you might have to change his name to Hercules!! Laughing

bless him flaked out on the way home..... Love Struck


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Post by Guest Sat Apr 28 2012, 09:17

Great pictures. He looks like he's enjoying it Smile

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 28 2012, 20:08

Great photos! I'd love my two to have a go, but food won't work as neither will eat anything, treats included out of the house Rolling Eyes

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Post by Guest Mon Apr 30 2012, 12:34

That looks like fantastic fun for Staffies. Saxon seems to have really enjoyed it.

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Post by Guest Fri May 04 2012, 04:09

Saxon did awesome this week!! He worked his way up to 5 cinderblocks! That's 109 lbs on top of the approximately 200lb cart. I was so surprised that he was able to pull 5 cinderblocks, as last week he struggled with 3. He is definitely gaining skill! He was so excited when I cheered for him after pulling 5. He was smiling and his butt was wiggling. For his last pull he did an easy one with just two blocks in order to wind down. I am so proud of him and his skills.

A quick video of him pulling 3 blocks:


Smiling in anticipation:
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Getting some love from OH between pulls:
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Car ride home:
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Post by Ben Fri May 04 2012, 16:47

Looks like he is getting pretty good at it! Time for some weight!
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wow check out Saxon hooting along pulling the cart and blocks !!

he will have muscles on his muscles!!

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Post by Guest Fri May 04 2012, 17:28

He's really enjoying himself and he's definitely getting stronger each time! Once I invest in a harness for Saxon, I'll start to practice with him at home, as well! Smile

In other news, my finger (which Saxon accidentally bit on the first day of class) isn't doing so well:
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It doesn't hurt so bad anymore, but I may lose the nail, it's a bit "loose."

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Post by Guest Fri May 04 2012, 17:36



yowza !!! Surprised

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