Synopses & Reviews
Skijoring, or being pulled on skis by a dog in harness, is a great sport in which almost everyone—and almost any breed of dog—can participate. It requires little beyond a pair of skis and a dog with a desire to pull. The second edition of this popular and practical guide to the sport covers what equipment is needed, how to teach a dog to pull, and how to work with your dog year-round. Although it is geared toward beginners, Skijor with Your Dog offers plenty of useful information for experienced skijorers as well, including racing tips, how to involve children, how to camp and travel with dogs, and how to train for competition. The book also covers canicross, bikejoring, and other ways to work with dogs when there’s no snow.With this book in hand, readers will have all the information they need to begin enjoying the outdoors with their dogs in a whole new way.
Review
“This is an invaluable basis for learning to enjoy your dog and skijoring.” Susan Butcher
Review
“Skijor With Your Dog 2nd edition is truly a complete guide for this sport with extensive additions from the first edition. The authors take you from selecting a dog or puppy up to competing if you choose to do so. There are tips on cross country skiing for you and plenty of equipment tips for both people and dogs. . . . If you have any interest in winter sports with your dog at all, this book is a must buy!” four-time Iditarod champion
About the Author
Mari Høe-Raitto has been competing in Nordic-style mushing since the age of fourteen. She is a certified Nordic ski instructor and teaches outdoor skills at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.Carol Kaynor has written articles on skijoring for DogSport Magazine, Dog World, and Mushing magazine, among others. She is a limited-class sprint musher and has been a member of the Alaska Dog Mushers Association since 1985.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments for the Second Edition
Acknowledgments for the First Edition
Foreword
Preface
1. Dog Driving With Skis
2. Teaching Yourself to Skijor
3. Equipment
4. Teaching Your Dog to Skijor
5. Putting It Together: Skijoring, Canicross, Bikejoring, and More
6. Trails and Trail Etiquette
7. Dog Care and Feeding
8. Choosing a Skijoring Dog
9. Nordic-Style Dog Mushing
10. Touring and Winter Camping
11. Skijoring with Children and People with Disabilities
12. Competition
13. Where Can We Go from Here?
Resources
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors