Ditto Top shelf kennels & CA Jack. Some advice I use to give to a upcoming young dog man. Was not to go looking for the top dog man to pull with in the beginning and learning stages. But to meet as many dog men and note the condition of their dog yards and over all health of their dogs.

See a un kept yard and dogs not up to par. Set up a dog pulling show with that person. If they have the pull weight you want to go with. Better to learn and practice on this type dog man than a seasoned dog man practicing on you. LOL If person is to lazy to take care of the dogs properly will be to lazy to work one right. But make sure to wash the dogs and have a fee that is forfeited for not being on time for weigh in. Or coming in over weight.

Something else to consider, whether a newbie or a seasoned dog man.. No matter how good of a look you took of your dog in the schooling phase. Best to do a cheap or reasonable dog pulling fee on the first event. No matter how good a dog pulls in the schooling. Under dog pulling show conditions on the first go. Anything might happen. Never pay a entry fee you cannot afford to lose. Cheers