Laurel Highlands Working Dogs

05/10/2026

🌲 Please let Melissa know if you plan on joining her on the Wilderness Walk tomorrow, Monday May 11th at 6:30 PM!

Depending on who comes and what their goals are, the meeting spot may change to the other end of the Rock Furnace Trail which is called Roaring Run. 🌲

05/07/2026

Pre-entries are open for Dog Day's of Summer Event. Hope to see everyone there.

You can fill out up to 6 dogs per pre-entry form as long as the owner is the same person. If you are handling a dog(s) on behalf of someone those dogs need their own pre-entry under their owner's name. Each dog entered needs to be registered with The North American Weight Pull Association and have a...

05/05/2026

Please message or comment below to get involved! Any dog, any breed, and any size can workout with us!

05/04/2026

🌲 Introducing Wilderness Walks! 🐾
We're so excited to announce our new Wilderness Walks — running May through September, weather permitting!
Whether you're working toward your AKC Fit Dog titles or just want to enjoy a beautiful walk in the woods with your pup, come join us! Use LHWD Wilderness Walks to rack up those points!
Trainers Scott, Melissa, and Kate will be on-site to offer coaching and guidance along the way.
Enjoy the outdoors and stay fit this summer!

Rules:
🔹 All dogs on leash at all times
🔹 No dog-to-dog greetings
🔹 Please give all dogs and people plenty of space on the trail

What to bring:
✅ Light weights and weightpull harness for your dog or your dog's backpack (optional — a plain walk is great too!)
✅ Bug spray and anything you need to be comfortable
✅ Appropriate footwear for hiking.

Cost: $5 per dog
⚠️ Please pay close attention to location, time and leader — they are different for each walk!

📍 May 8th | Abandoned Boy Scout Camp Trail, Bell Acres, PA | 6 PM | Led by Kate
📍May 11th | Rock Furnace Trail, Apollo, PA | 6:30 PM | Led by Melissa
📍May 20th | Babcock Picnic Area, Windber, PA | 7 PM | Led by Scott
📍May 26th | Foundation Trail, Bell Acres, PA | 6 PM | Led by Kate
📍May 27th | Flat Rock Trail, Stahlstown, PA | 7 PM | Led by Scott
📍May 30th | Northmoreland Park | Apollo, PA | Time TBD | Led by Melissa

Please RSVP to the Leader of the walk for additional details and questions.
We can't wait to see you and your pup out on the trail! 🌿

05/02/2026

We have two exciting announcements for our Laurel Highlands family!

First — "Pulls in the Park" Series is returning this summer! Your favorite summer pull series is back, and we can't wait to see you all out there.

This year's lineup includes:
Dog Days of Summer — June 27 & 28
Pups in the Park — August 29 & 30
The Great Pull of 1889 — September 12 & 13
& Introducing: Acorn & Cider Classic - Coming in Oct �
Mark your calendars — it's going to be an incredible season!

Second — and we've been sitting on this one for a while :) — Laurel Highlands Working Dogs is moving! We're transitioning out of B&D Creekside into a leased space while we finalize details with our new-to-us space. Months of planning are finally coming to life.
This community has always been about more than weight pull — it's about the bond between you and your dog, and now we'll have a permanent space that reflects that.
Stay tuned for updates — the best is yet to come!

Follow along at laurelhighlandsworkingdogs.com and make sure you're following us here on Facebook so you don't miss a single announcement!

04/26/2026

Training this week is:

Monday April 27: Closed.

Friday May 1: Closed.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 27 and 28 in New Castle, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer 2026 sanctioned with North American Weight Pull Association.

04/24/2026

Please comment below or message Melissa if you plan to come to practice tonight!

Thanks!

04/19/2026

Training this week is:

Monday April 20: Closed.

Friday April 24: Drop in at 7 pm.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 27 and 28 in New Castle, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer 2026 sanctioned with North American Weight Pull Association..

04/12/2026

Updated Calendar For April

04/12/2026

Training this week is:

Monday April 13: Closed.

Friday April 17: Closed.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for April 18 and 19 in Latrobe, Pa. Surface is rails and wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Sipping Sunshine sanctioned with North American Weight Pull Association.