Weight Pulling Event...

Players Club Scotland are proud to announce our first pull of 2008 on....
Sunday 30th March 2008
Scotland's Base Camp
Glasgow Road
Bathgate
West Lothian
Judge's Allan Waugh & Steve Owen
Weigh in time 10:00 to 11:00
Start time 11:30
Competing dogs £10, novice dogs £4
Adults £5, Accompanied children under 16 free
All dogs must be crated and please bring a cover for them aswell.
There will be a selection of dog toys and treats on sale as well as hot/cold rolls and refreshments available.
Nearest Travel Lodge (2 dogs per room allowed) to the venue is in Livingston. About 15 min drive.
Please visit for further details......
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_h...p?hotel_id=276

I would also like to point out as well as bring your cages & covers .....
All dogs must pull in a properly fitted weight pulling or freight harness only....

http://www.freewebs.com/upfsite/

A couple of concerns :

According to the rules, :
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Section 9 – Eligibility to Compete

A. All dogs must be at least one year of age (12 months) to compete in the regular class.

B. Dogs between 9 months and 12 months can compete as novice and will not count toward the official results. Dogs over 12 months may also compete as novice if their owner feels they are not properly prepared to compete in the regular class.


Why are dogs in training for something so excessively physical at such young ages before properly developed in muscle and skeletal build ?

F. The chief judge will inspect the health and condition of each dog competing in the weight pull. The chief judge may disqualify any dog they feel is not fit to compete.

Are the Chief Judges qualified vets ?

Are animal welfare officers present during these events and are the events sanctioned by animal welfare organisations, and if yes, which orgs please ?

TIA

What age do you start training your dogs to pull,i would like in the future to do this with my pups.But i was told you can't teach them to pull till their at least 18 months old.