Training A Dog To Pull A Sled Or Wagon Or Such

[Toolz]

I am wanting to look into getting my big bored boy into doing something like pulling a sled or the like.

I was just wondering if anyone was able to give me some pointers on where to start. I am in Dunedin NZ so if anyone knows of any clubs down this way that i could talk to that would be cool as well..

I feel that he needs to do something more than just sleeping on the deck in the sun lol... This is him.. hes a 2 1/2 yr old Rotti x

[sandgrubber]

I'd suggest looking at http://www.rjwalsh.com.au/mini/index.htm . . . they make a lovely mini sulky great for pulling dogs . . . also

http://www.chalosulky.com./

they sell leads, harnesses, etc., as well as some DVD's that I think have training tips, and gear to attach a dog to a cart.

I haven't seen anything in NZ . . . but there may be some mushers around who have some idea.

Cart pulling should be a great activity for a Rotti . . . it's one of their original uses as a farm dog in germany . . . and they certainly have the strength for it.

[marty's_master]

try having a look at the website www.pulldoggies.com its an american site with heaps of info on pretty much everything you need to know about the sport.