While you've probably heard of dog sledding, you've probably never heard
of skijoring, a combination of cross-country skiing and dog sledding.
In the winter, strap on some skis, lace on your skates, go snowmobiling or learn the art
of skijoring!
Not exact matches
Varsity Soccer Player (University
of Victoria) Provincial Soccer Team Member (BC)(played at Nationals) Trail Runner (Vancouver Island) Nordic Skier (including
Skijoring) Marathon Runner (7x marathon finisher, ranked top 20 by Athletics Canada in 2015)
Like wise if you like to go out and do a lot
of jogging,
skijoring etc you probably don't want a small dog.
Our Intro to Canicross package includes your choice
of a complete 1 dog cani - cross or
skijor system both
of which includes respective line, bungee, belt and dog harness plus two private training sessions, typically completed over a 2 - 3 week period.
Pooch Partners does not believe it is safe to offer direct training to
skijoring, bikejoring or kick sledding as you have less control
of your dog and they do not know any
of the necessary cues, so canicross is our recommended prerequisite before you attempt the other sports with your dog on your own.
This intro package includes your choice
of a complete 1 dog cani - cross or
skijor system both
of which includes respective...
Once you have completed the training sessions it is all about getting out and practicing with your dog until you are confident they have learned all
of the necessary cues, before you proceed to
skijoring, bikejoring or kick sledding.
While still tending sheep and cattle, the Beauceron is utilized for military and police work, Search & Rescue, handicapped assistance work, canine sports such as Agility, French Ring, Schutzhund, Obedience, Tracking,
Skijoring, and
of course as a family companion.
I have trained the pull out
of Malamutes in the past and they lost their drive to pull when
skijoring.
Outside
of competition she enjoys upland hunting in the fall with her younger German Shorthaired Pointer and
skijoring in the Michigan winter.
Man's best friends can sometimes be a partner in our winter sports, happily joining us for snowshoeing or
skijoring or cuddling afterward in front
of a cozy fire.
Hence Dogwood's full roster
of spring, fall, and even winter camp activities, including lure coursing,
skijoring, treibball (a sport in which dogs must gather and drive large exercise balls into a soccer goal), and «doga» (dog - friendly hatha yoga).
If you want to try
Skijoring just organize a home exchange in one
of these areas
of the world: Norway, Quebec region Canada, and south east France.