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Bikejoring

Bikejoring – Off-road cycling & your pulling dog! One of the most popular off-season training options for sled dogs and skijoring, bikejoring most closely mimics the speed and style of … Continue reading

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Canicross

Canine + Cross Country = Canicross!!! Canicross is cross-country running with dogs – canine plus cross-country equals canicross! The sport originated in Europe as a way to train mushing (sledding) … Continue reading

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Cartjoring

Cartjoring Sled dogs on dry land! Cartjoring (or cart pulling) is an age-old canine performance sport, originally used to keep sled dogs conditioned in the off-season. Also called drafting, dogcarting, … Continue reading

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Skijoring

Skijoring – Cross-Country Skiing with Your Pulling Dog! Skijoring is a pulling performance sport in which a dog (or team of dogs) assist a cross-country skier. The skier is propelled … Continue reading

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Weight Pulling

Weight Pulling – Pumping Iron for Your Dog! Weight pulling is most often utilized as a conditioning program for all different types of performance dogs. Weight pulling combines strength training … Continue reading

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Pulling Sports Equipment,Training and Injury Prevention

Pulling Sports Equipment and Training! As with all athletics, it is essential that both you and your dog be prepared before training for pulling sports. Cross-country running, skiing, and long-distance … Continue reading

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Pulling Sports

Pulling Sports Pulling sports for dogs spring from the sport of sled dogs – each type of pulling sport started as a way to keep the dogs healthy and fit … Continue reading

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