Dogs in harness to pull sleds?

minimule · Nov 22, 2007

Does anyone on here use their bigger dogs to pull a wagon or cart? My cousin has a larger dog she'd like to train to do this and I'm trying to find info on it....and a harness. Any suggestions or help?

Thanks!

runamuk · Nov 23, 2007

here are a couple places that sell sledding equipment

http://www.blackicedogsledding.com/

http://www.adanacsleds.com/

Reble · Nov 23, 2007

Had to be at least 13 years ago or more...

Our Collie and Goat.....and my daughter going next door to get some straw....

gimp · Nov 23, 2007

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This is a "dog works" cart that I got off Craig's List. ( www.dogworks.com ) Skagit adores working, so finds this very fun. You can see by the smile on his face, and the tail in motion!!

minimule · Nov 23, 2007

Cool! That's a very neat cart too. I drew my cousin's name for gift exchange and she wants to train her dog to pull her. He's a heeler/pit cross about 65#s now. I found a harness at Cabela's for around $45.

Do you train them like a horse or do they take to it naturally?

gimp · Nov 24, 2007

There are dog carting groups on the web. Skagit just loves it, but would sure never qualify for some of the trials. They are supposed to back up and do courses similar to what the minis do. We just do it for fun...like I said, thanks to Craig's List! (I was able to get the cart and the harness for $100.) Several of the folks on the carting forum have made their own carts; there are some who even cart yorkies and the such.