LisaCC Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hmm I will be keeping this in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Esky that looks really bloody awesome!! I had no idea it was actually done on dry land and always assumed you travelled to places with snow to compete. Is it hard training your dog to run where you tell it? I'd love to see a team of beagles give it a try! :laugh: Totally loved the reporter's second round where the dog was all 'dude, I'm going around that puddle this time!' The enthusiasm shown by the young kids was also lovely to see -- I love seeing kids getting involved in dog sports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 how do you stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Squish Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Can dogs other than huskies/malamutes do it? Looks like so much fun! My Shar pei has had a go :) She did really well and loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Wow, looks like great fun to be had by all....... Adults, children & the beautiful dogs. I'm another who loves to see the kid's out there enjoying the outdoors with their dogs :) Fabulous Edited June 5, 2013 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) that was excellent. I thought the reporter was a good sport for having a go too. If I'd known about this 10 years ago I definitely would have got involved because it had been on my mind to do it with my whippets, I just didn't know it was possible. Now my health and the dogs ages wouldn't allow it. Edited June 4, 2013 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 My daughter called me in to watch it, I had no idea a doler was on it, which one are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 That looks like the best fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I've also seen a video of a whippet, who is very good at it. Some years ago I was driving along a pretty busy suburban road when out of a side street shot a Uni-cyclist being pulled at great speed by three whippets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeelerLove Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 That is really cool - I had no idea things like that existed! Great to see some kids getting involved and the dogs look like they are having a great time! Good on the presenter for giving it a go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycat Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) It is good fun - I took my Lappie but she would only do a "princess" trot - we got overtaken by a Lab ! Edited June 5, 2013 by sparkycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 It is good fun - I took my Lappie but she would only do a "princess" trot - we got overtaken by a Lab ! Slow but sure doesn't win the race - LOL. I'd have trouble too because my dogs like to trail along behind me. But that is a beautiful photo, sparkycat. It realy epitomises "bright eyed and bushy tailed". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 My daughter called me in to watch it, I had no idea a doler was on it, which one are you? I'm the one with the hippy headband talking about my dog sleeping on the couch, you can't even tell she's a racing dog. :laugh: Few lovely shots of my rear end in the film too :laugh: MissRustyBucket, you can team your dogs to stop on command, but good brakes are your friend ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Great segment! I used to watch that in grade 5 and we'd have to write a report on one of the news items each week! Blast from the past, that show must be old :laugh: The current reporters probably weren't even born when I used to watch it :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Do they do it it in NSW? I would love to go and watch, my lot would be useless :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWoofter Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 That's brilliant EtH and looks like such fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Do they do it it in NSW? I would love to go and watch, my lot would be useless :laugh: Siberian Husky Club NSW run the sledding comp in NSW. Linky: SHCNSW Approx 1hr 45min travel time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Well Done!!! I recently went to an open day for the Western Australian Sled Dog association (WASDA). THere were over 200 dogs there, mainly Huskies and Mals, but there were also the racing Euro Hounds and even a stumpy Bull Terrier that was having an absolute ball. I believe that any dog that likes to run is a good candidate for the sport. I was so taken with it that I ordered a scooter even though I have a long wait until I have a dog old enough to participate :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Looks like so much fun Esky. Good on the reporter for giving it a go too. :laugh: Another Doler here in WA has been sledding with her Boxer. From the photos I've seen her dog looks like he's having a blast, and is super-fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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