Author: Stephanie S

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/.

It was so great to see so many faces – both new and old – at Northern Pines Sled Dog Race, Iron River, Wisconsin today.

We had 21 dogs enter the weight pull ranging in weight from 29 to 86 lbs.

• 40# class
  • 1st place: Bug
• 60# class
  • 1st place: Sadie
  • 2nd place: Allegro
  • 3rd place: SuperNova
• 80# class
  • 1st place: Enya
  • 2nd place: Trean
  • 3rd place: Hiro
• 100# class
  • 1st place: Kaisuke
  • 2nd place: Kamalu
• Most Weight Pulled: Enya pulling 1078 lbs
• Most Weight Pulled per Body Pound: Allegro pulling 17.55x his body weight.
• Slowest Successful Pull (Turtle Award): Piper, taking 63 seconds to get the cart across the finish line.

We were super blessed to have several amazing sponsors especially Iron River Family Foods, Iron River Co-OP Hardware Hank, Poplar Foods, Racey Tasty Dog Treats and Star Dog Training for providing prizes for winners!

This Saturday for the first ever W3PO-sanctioned weight pull using wheels on carpet in Wisconsin.

We welcome beginners and experienced handlers alike in this competition to see how powerful your power pullers really are. Stay for an impromptu second match after the first match for $10. Dogs who pull 2 W3PO matches are eligible for seasonal trophies and to qualify for Summit! There will be door prizes and awards including rosettes and gift certificates courtesy of Hardware Hanks, Poplar Hardware and Iron River Foods.

Get cold? Head into the beautiful Northern Pines Golf Course Clubhouse to cuddle some puppies and kitties courtesy of Chequamegon Humane Association.

Hello Northern Pines Sled Dog Race, Iron River, Wisconsin Weight Pullers!

While we are saddened to not be able to enjoy the Northern Pines Sled Dog race this year, the weight pull is still a go! Right now I am hearing reports that conditions are borderline, but we are prepared to host a wheeled pull on carpet if conditions are not favorable for a snow pull. If we host a wheeled pull, this will be the very first W3PO sanctioned wheeled pull in Wisconsin!

In anticipation of this, we have decided to move the match to the back patio of the clubhouse. I’ve attached a map with a star where I plan to set up the chute. If you plan to set up kennels, please set them up on the sides of the building where they are not visible to dogs in the chute. I do not know what direction I will be running the chute – feel free to check in with me Saturday morning if your kennel set is dependent on the direction of the pull or if you are using your car as a kennel. If you’ve previously attended Northern Pines Sled Dog Race, we will be where the mushers would normally park.

The club house will be open to us. If you go in, please welcome the volunteers from Chequamegon Humane Association, who will be hosting an adoption event inside the club house.

And one last reminder – W3PO events always accept same day registration. I will have a limited assortment of loaner harnesses available as well. So feel free to drag your friends and family! See you all soon!

Stephanie See
W3PO Judge

Help bring a piece of history back Raise the Woof for the Klondike Dog Derby at Unmapped Brewing Co.!
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New Klondike Merch! Online auction closes at 9pm! Come see the items IRL and take advantage of your last chance to bid!
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For race details and information on getting involved, visit: klondikedogderby.com

Hear Erin Altemus talk about her favorite things: sled dogs, racing and the Iditarod on Saturday Nov 4th, 5-7 pm.

What did we do last week?

Our president’s dogs went bikejoring without her.

Great early turnout for bikejoring at Lake Elmo, photo courtesy of Alexandra Johnson.

Here is a list of races across the Midwest. These events are not hosted by TCDPS.

Redpaw’s Dirty Dog Dryland Derby – Pearson, WI – Nov. 4 & 5 (sprint: 1.5 & 2.5 miles)

Almost Winter Dryland Dog Dash – Minocqua, WI – Nov. 11 & 12 (sprint: 1.4, 2.3, & 3.1 miles)

Trailbreakers Sled Dog Club Dryland Race – Lodi, OH – Nov. 25 & 26 (sprint: 2 miles)

Black Locust Dryland – Clinton, IL – Dec. 2 & 3 (sprint: 1, 1.7, and 2.1 miles)

Gunflint Mail Run – Grand Marais, MN – Jan. 6 (mid-distance: 65 miles)

Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race – McMillan, MI – Jan. 6 & 7 (mid-distance: 16, 25, & 42 miles)

Doris Lovrine Memorial Sled Dog Race – Gleason, WI – Jan. 20 & 21 (sprint: 2, 4, 6, 8+ miles)

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon – Duluth, MN – Jan. 28-31 (mid-distance: 35, 107, & 302 miles)

Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby – Excelsior, MN – Feb. 2-3 (mid-distance: 40 miles)

Three Bear Sled Dog Races – Land O Lakes, WI – Feb. 3-4 (sprint: 2, 4, 6, 8+ miles)

Doty Dog Days of Winter Sled Dog Race and Festival – Mountain, WI – Feb. 10-11 (sprint: 2, 4, 6, 8+ miles)

The UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 – Marquette, MI – Feb. 16-19 (mid-distance: 26, 82, & 220 miles)

Northern Pines Sled Dog Race – Iron River, WI – Feb. 17 (sprint & mid-distance: 4.5, 8.3, 16.8, & 31.8 miles)

Winter Festival & Round Barn Rally Dogsled Race – Wausau, WI – Feb. 17-18 (sprint: 2, 4, 6, 8+ miles)

Heal Creek Dog Dash – Rhinelander, WI – Feb. 24-25 (sprint: 2, 4, 6 miles)

WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race – Ely, MN – Feb. 24-25 (mid-distance: 30 & 50 miles)

CopperDog 150, 80, 30, & 15 – Calumet, MI – Mar. 1-3 (mid-distance: 16, 30.5, 75.4, & 136.3 miles)