Code of Ethics

Our purpose is to encourage, protect and advance the interests of canine ownership in general and weight pull in particular. The fate and integrity of our right to own dogs and to participate in the sport of weight pull is dependent upon the decision of owners, breeders, and competitors. To this end, we offer the following policies and guidelines:

RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP indicates that you provide the following for all dogs in your care:
a.) The best possible standards of health care for the physical and emotional well-being of your dog(s). This includes, but is not limited to: appropriate food, shelter, sanitation, immunizations, regular health checks, medical care as needed, attention, exercise and affection regularly.

b.) Control your dog(s) at all times, both on and off your premises, in the form of leashes or the appropriate training to affect this control. Your dog(s) should never be allowed to roam unattended. Avoid discredit to yourself and dog ownership by curbing your dog where required and cleaning up after your dog in public places, (i.e., parks, hotels, motels, show sites, etc.) and leaving public facilities clean.

c.) Identification for your animal in the form of collars with tags, tattooing or microchip implants. Accurate records complete with photos and a list of each dog's readily identifiable marks and/or characteristics should be available.

d.) Fairness to your dog and the breeder. If, for whatever reason, you find you cannot keep, or do not wish to keep the dog you have purchased, contact the breeder. Responsible breeders make every effort to see that the dog is re-homed. NEVER turn the dog loose to fend for itself

e.) A humane death for your dog when necessary. Euthanasia should be accomplished by means of lethal injection and administered by qualified personnel.

BREEDING should only be considered:
a.) With the intention of producing purebred dogs that are physically and mentally sound, of the proper temperament and with the desired type and characteristics inherent to the breed.

GENERAL
a.) Advertising should be truthful and should not refer in a depreciatory way to the methods, reputations or animals of other dog owners. Advertising should not be used to promote the rearing of dogs for profit.

b.) An owner/breeder/competitor shall NEVER, under any circumstances, condone, support or ignore the practice of pitting a dog against any other animals in a fight for pleasure or profit. Information regarding this type of abuse to animals shall be reported to the proper humane authorities.

c.) Good sportsmanship should be advanced by all. When participating in competitions, refrain from the use of disparaging, false and misleading statements about judges, fellow competitors and other dog owners. Conduct yourself in such a manner as to reflect credit on the sport of dogs in general and weight pull in particular.

d.) All dog owners should stay abreast of current State/Local laws and legislation related to dogs. Your awareness can help in the prevention of breed specific or restrictive dog laws. You are encouraged to take the time to educate the public regarding your chosen breed and the sport of weight pull.