Author: Stephanie S

Want to race at the Byllesby Dryland Derby & Weight Pull? Registration is now open! Check it out here!

Hey folks!

We are getting excited for cooler weather and with it, cool events!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the following TCDPS events:
🐾 Solon Power Pull, September 14-15th, two days of wheels on natural weight pull in beautiful Solon Springs, WI. Signup is open!
🐾 Byllesby Dryland Derby & Weight Pull , October 26th, Dryland Racing comes back to Cannon Falls, MN. Compete in canicross, 1-dog bikejor and scooterjor, 2-dog bikejor and scooterjor, or 4-dog rig. Stay for an afternoon of weight pull, wheels on carpet. Signup opens September 1st!

Can’t wait to see you there!

Please join us for the Solon Power Pull at our new location at the beautiful Solon Springs Mercantile located at 11287 Mertzig Pkwy, Solon Springs, WI 54873.

Don’t forget to check out the Mercantile. This staple of Solon Springs isn’t just a hardware store, they also carry an assortment of gifts, liquor and a greenhouse.

It’s still summer here, but we know the end of hot weather is near. So… who is ready to join us September 14th and 15th in Solon Springs, Wisconsin for the Solon Power Pull. Two days of W3PO competitive weight pull, wheels on natural. This is the only opportunity in Wisconsin to qualify for W3PO Summit in one weekend.

Twin Cities Dog Powered Sports is looking for a photographer or two to attend our dryland race and weight pull this year! Join us on October, 26 from 8am-4pm at Lake Byllesby Regional Park, in Cannon Falls! Interested? Email us at info@tcdps.org

Hey y’all! Summer heat may have some of us in a funk, but here at TCDPS, we are dreaming about cooler days. So… we have a lot of things in store this fall.

On September 14th and 15th, 2024, CD Kennels Malamutes & Rescues will be hosting the Solon Springs Power Pull. Join us for two days (four matches!) of W3PO weight pull, wheels on natural in Solon Springs WI. This is the only opportunity to qualify for Summit in a weekend in Wisconsin.

And our big fall event is back on October 26th, 2024 for TCDPS’s Byllesby Dryland Derby and Weight Pull. We are pleased to announce that our Dryland Derby this year will feature canicross, bikejoring, scooterjoring and 4 dog rigs at beautiful Lake Byllesby Regional Park in Cannon Falls, Mn. Stay till the afternoon for a W3PO weight pull, wheels on carpet. We can’t wait to see you there!

Congratulations our winners at Fluffy Butts Hefty Haul Spring Weight Pull.

During the Saturday AM match, Most Weight Pulled went to Belgian Malinois Ranger, pulling 1552 lbs. Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound went to Australian Shepherd Roadrunner pulling 22x her body weight.

Ranger’s handler plugged her dog into recharge and in the afternoon match, he took both Most Weight Pulled and Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound, pulling 1774 lbs, 23.9x his body weight.

On our Sunday AM match, Yakutian Laika Hiro took Most Weight Pulled, pulling 1552 lbs. Roadrunner had a repeat performance of yesterday, taking Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound by pulling 25.15x her body weight. Our afternoon pull saw Roadrunner again take the lead for Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound, pulling 25.15 again. Most Weight Pulled in the afternoon goes to Yakutian Laika Enya, pulling 1330 lbs.

Our overall match winners were Enya for Most Weight Pulled for having the highest cumulative weight pulled and Roadrunner for having the highest average for Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound.

We want to see all of you April 27th and 28th for Fluffy Butts Hefty Haul Spring Weight Pull.

Photo credit to Suzie Harris for the awesome photos of Wolfie and Balto

Hey competitors! The big weekend is fast approaching and here at TCDPS, we are so excited to see you all!

Weight Pullers

Please plan on parking in the parking lot for the Keweenaw National Historical Park Visitor Center at 98 5th St, Calumet, MI 49913 (purple). The chute (red) will be starting on the corner of Scott and 5th street. If you have a cold loving dog, we ask that you consider parking further back so our folks coming from warm climates with the short-haired canines can keep their dogs adequately warm between pulls. Sunday Pull: as we no longer need to get off the snow road by noon, registration will start at 0800, with the pull itself starting at 0900. We will not be ending the pull promptly at noon.

Mini-Mushers

Please plan to park on Portland between 4th and 5th (blue). If you park elsewhere, please avoid walking by the weight pull chute with your dog while a competing dog is in the chute. And a gentle reminder for those bringing canines – many weight pull dogs get really fired up for competitions! Please do not allow your dogs or children to interact with the weight pull dogs unless you have their handler’s permission. We will have a limited assortment of helmets plus a wide assortment of harnesses. If you have a bike, ski or snowboard helmet, feel free to bring it.

Doing both? Bringing a big rig?

Now we know some of you are doing both events. If you are in a car, park with the other weight pullers (purple). However if you are hauling a trailer with dogs or picketing dogs, we ask that you plan to park on 5th street south of Scott or along Scott between 5th and 6th (orange).

Have more questions? Email us at info@tcdps.org!

We can’t wait to see all of you a week from today!!!

March 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, everything from a street party, food, music, fireworks, movies, a dinner, and dogs, so many dogs…

And here at TCDPS, we are beyond thrilled to be joining them in hosting the CopperPull, a World Wide Weight Pull Organization-sanctioned canine weight pull! See dogs of all sizes compete to pull the most weight down the CopperDog snow road. Got a power puller? Try your hand against dogs from across the country to win prizes and dog food! This event is all possible thanks to Carmelitas a Southwestern Grille and Pat’s Foods!

Have a mini-musher?
The CopperDash is a fun run for kids ages 4-12! Your very own mini-musher can race with their canine best friend 🐕 and a helmet (such as a bike, ski or hockey) down the CopperDog snow road. Sleds and harnesses will be provided!! Don’t have a helmet or a dog, we will have a limited assortment of dogs (and helmets) available. Big shout out to Miller’s Recreation and Butler’s Pro Shoppe who made this event FREE! Big thanks to CD Kennels Malamutes & Rescues who have made this event possible.

Stay tuned for more intel or check us out at TCDPS.org

Dont forget to check out our friends at Copper World, the Official CopperDog Merchandise Provider – they have TONS of CopperDog stuff available; shirts, stickers, hoodies, coasters, hats, blankets, chooks, patches, ornaments, and even dishcloths. Either in person or online at https://www.calumetcopper.com/copperdog-150/.