Twin Cities Dog Powered Sports

09/01/2024

Registration is now open for the Byllesby Dryland Derby & Weight Pull on October 26th, 2024 in Cannon Falls, MN! New and experienced mushers welcome! Check it out at https://tcdps.org/tcdps-dryland-race/

08/23/2024

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!

08/19/2024

Attn September Weight Pullers! We are moving!

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.

08/15/2024

We are exactly one month away from the Solon Power Pull, can’t wait to see you all! Full details here: http://tcdps.org/solon-power-pull/

08/06/2024

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.

Join us September 14th and 15th, 2024 for four W3PO weight pull matches, wheels on natural. Location: Solon Springs NAPA, 11172 S O’Brien Pkwy, Solon Springs, WI 54873. We will be in the field behi…

08/02/2024

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 [email protected]

07/19/2024

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!

05/16/2024

Check out this article on canicross at Run the Ritter!

The following article featuring Run The Ritter trail race was written by its founder and race director Paulette Odenthal. The event will celebrate its 6th

04/28/2024

Congratulations to our second day and final winners at Fluffy Butts Hefty Haul Spring Weight Pull. In our AM match, Hiro took Most Weight Pulled, pulling 1552 lbs. Roadrunner took Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound, pulling 25.15x her body weight. Our afternoon pull saw a repeat for Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound, with Roadrunning pulling 25.15 again. Most Weight Pulled in the afternoon goes to Enya, pulling 1330 lbs.

Our overall match winners were Enya for Most Weight Pulled and Roadrunner for Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound. Stay tuned for pics!

04/27/2024

Congratulations to today’s winners of Fluffy Butts Hefty Haul Spring Weight Pull.

In the AM match, Most Weight Pulled went to Belgian Malinois Ranger, pulling 1552 lbs. Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound goes 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.

Looking forward to seeing y’all tomorrow!

04/26/2024

Hey weight pullers! We are so excited to see you all tomorrow and Sunday at Fluffy Butts Hefty Haul Spring Weight Pull. Just a heads up for those of us coming in, there is a chance of rain forecasted both days. We will have a pavilion available or you can kennel in your vehicle, but be prepared to get wet. 

For those coming from the cities on Highway 65, be aware that 65 is down to one lane in many places due to construction. Please give yourself plenty of time. Cant wait to see yall soon!

04/23/2024

How neat are these slate coasters? Wanna bring one home this weekend at Fluffy Butts Hefty Haul Spring Weight Pull?

These awards will go home with the dog that pulls the most weight over all four matches and the dog that averages the highest weight per body over all four matches.

Thanks Kelli Samuelson for the incredible awards

04/10/2024

We get it, yall. That’s why entries for novice dogs and junior handlers at Fluffy Butts Hefty Haul Spring Weight Pull are $10/dog/match.

Trying weight pull for the first time? Have a handler under the age of 18? We want to see you on April 27th and 28th to try your hand at canine weight pull!

We will have an assortment of loaner harnesses available.

04/04/2024

Rosettes for Fluffy Butts Hefty Haul Spring Weight Pull courtesy of Ravishing Rosettes

03/28/2024

Who is ready for some weight pull in East Bethel, MN? 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

03/06/2024

We had so much fun and what a welcoming bunch! Folks, we were all a little sad to leave Calumet behind. ❤️❤️❤️

03/01/2024

Hey this bunch looks familiar…

CopperDog organizers are encouraging community members and visitors to participate and check out the CopperDog activity lineup this weekend, which is still moving forward despite the cancellation of its main races.

02/26/2024

Attn Weight Pullers and Mini-Mushers

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).

02/18/2024

🤩 Wow, does CopperDog have a weekend planned on March 1st, 2nd, & 3rd! Everything including 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/.

02/18/2024

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, and Poplar Foods for providing prize money for winners.

Pics of some of the winners..

02/14/2024

Hey weight pullers! Come join us 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 dog really is. 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.

02/10/2024

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

02/03/2024

We are deeply saddened to report that Northern Pines Sled Dog Race, Iron River, Wisconsin is cancelling their sled race due to the year with no winter.

🐕🛷 However… 🐕🛷

We are still hosting a W3PO weight pull at Northern Pines on February 17th, using wheels on carpet. This is the only W3PO sanctioned pull in Wisconsin. Please consider joining us!

01/31/2024

It’s officially 3️⃣2️⃣ days until the running of the first ever CopperDash, a race specifically for your mini-musher and their canine best friend. So what could make us have us even more excited? Well, the event is now FREE courtesy of our amazing sponsors at Miller's Recreation and Butler Pro Shop. Thank you, sponsors!
🐕 🛷 ❤️ 🎳

Hope to see you at CopperPull and CopperDash!

01/30/2024

Snow therapy, anyone?

01/05/2024

After the bad news about the cancellation of the John Beargrease and the Klondike Derby, (we get it! Safety first!) here is a reminder of what IS happening this year. Let me know what I missed!

Jan 13th: Kickapoo Valley Reserve Sled Dog Fun Run

Jan 2th-28th: Paul Bunyan Sled Dog Challenge, Bemidji, Mn

Feb 3rd-4th: Three Bear Sled Dog Races, Land o lakes WI

Jan 27th-28: SISU weight pull, UKC rules, Grand Rapids, MN

Jan 28th: Mushing Midwest Party at Billy's (look for the carpool event if you wanna carpool up to Duluth.

Feb 10th: Gunflint Mail Run, Cook County MN

Feb 10th-11th: Doris Lovrine Memorial Sled Dog Race, Gleason WI

Feb 11th: Winter 5k Run the Ritter, canicross in Lakeville MN (thank you, Courtney Kampf for making this happen!)

Feb 17th: Northern Pines sled dog race, W3PO weight pull and mutt run in Iron River, WI

Feb 17-18th: Willow Springs Round Barn Sled Dog Rally, Wausau, WI

February 24-25: Wolftrack Classic up in beautiful Ely, MN

Feb 24th-25: Heal Creak, Rhinelander Wi

Mar 1-3: CopperDog, CopperPull and CopperDash, Calumet MI

12/22/2023

What a difference a year makes!

Where all our snow dancers at?