How To Go Skijoring
(Mike Doyle,)
Here's How:You need to purchase cross country skiing equipment, if you don't already own cross country skis, boots, and poles.You need to own or borrow a large or medium-sized dog that is in good health. Your dog should be at least 30-35 pounds in order to pull you without excessive strain on the dog.You need an obedient dog who likes to run. Serious skijorers use code words like, "Hike!" which means "Let's go" and "Whoa" which means stop. Skijoring lessons are a good idea if you want more training or if you need help with your dog.In order to skijore safely, you will need a special skijoring harness for your dog, a skijoring belt for you, and a tugline that will attach you to your dog. Read the skijoring tips below for information about purchasing these necessary itemYou'll need a place to skijor. Ask a cross country ski resort in your area if they allow skijoring. Other possibilities include relatively flat hiking/walking trails, a field, a park, or even your backyard. However, before you go, make sure that skijoring is allowed.Once you have the necessary equipment and you're sure that skijoring is allowed, make the trip to the location where you've planned to skijore out. Remember that bringing a partner or a friend is a good idea to help you get started.When you're at your skijoring location, harness your dog. Don't expect your dog to just start running. Have your partner carry food that interests your dog, show the treats to your dog, and then start running while encouraging your dog. When your dog starts running, say "Hike!," "Go!," or "Let's Go!," very loudly or clearly.When you want your dog to stop, pull on the tugline and say "Whoa" very clearly and loudly. At the same time, have your partner attempt to stop your dog. This is an important command.Practice this routine often - at least three times a week. Soon, you won't need your partner's help.What You Need:Cross country ski equipmentA non-aggressive, obedient, 30 lb+ dogSkijoring beltSkijoring tuglineSkijoring dog harnessA partnerSkijoring lessons or training (Optional)
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