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Skijor with Your Dog

by Carol Kaynor, Mari Hoe-Raitto

OK PUBLISHING | January 15, 2009 | Trade Paperback

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Skijoring is the exciting sport of being pulled on skis by one or more dogs in harness. With 200 pages and more than 75 photos and illustrations, Skijor With Your Dog is the first full-length volume written for those interested in this simple, enjoyable Scandinavian sport. In this book you will find: how to teach your dog to pull, what equipment you need, how to include children, racing tips and how to train for competition, and how to camp and travel with dogs.

 

Designed for easy reading, this practical guide to skijoring is a must for anyone interested in dogs, skiing, and winter fun.
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Skijor with Your Dog

Skijor with Your Dog

by Carol Kaynor, Mari Hoe-Raitto

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Skijoring is the exciting sport of being pulled on skis by one or more dogs in harness. With 200 pages and more than 75 photos and illustrations, Skijor With Your Dog is the first full-length volume written for those interested in this simple, enjoyable Scandinavian sport. In this book you will find: how to teach your dog to pull, what equipment you need, how to include children, racing tips and how to train for competition, and how to camp and travel with dogs.

 

Designed for easy reading, this practical guide to skijoring is a must for anyone interested in dogs, skiing, and winter fun.

Format: Trade Paperback

Dimensions: 200 Pages, 5.91 × 8.66 × 0.39 in

Published: January 15, 2009

Publisher: OK PUBLISHING

Language: English

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

ISBN - 10: 0963085409

ISBN - 13: 9780963085405

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface   1        Dog-driving with skis Where Did Skijoring Come From? So What’s the Big Deal? Skijoring and Dog Mushing: What’s the Difference?   2        Teaching yourself to skijor Basic Skills Skiing Techniques Skijoring Goals   3        Equipment Outfitting the Skier Outfitting the Dog Finding Skijoring Equipment Making Your Own Equipment Plan Ahead for Conditions   4        Teaching your dog to skijor Skijoring 101: Teaching Your Pet to Pull Skijoring 102: Training from the Pup Up Skijoring Command Basics More Skijoring Techniques Potential Problems and Possible Solutions More Training Philosophy   5        Trails and trail etiquette Public Image Compatible Use Where to Find Trails Making Your Own Trails   6        Dog care and feeding Shelter Dog Yard Maintenance Feeding and Watering Small-Kennel Management Physical Care   7        Choosing a skijoring dog A Few Words about Dog Breeds Before You Add a Working Dog to Your Life Choosing a Dog Breed for Skijoring A Buyer’s Guide to Puppies A Buyer’s Guide to Adult Dogs Breeding Puppy-Raising   8        Nordic-style dog mushing A Brief History Equipment for Nordic-Style Mushi
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About the Author

Mari Høe-Raitto is a native of Norway and has been competing in Nordic-style mushing since the age of 14.  She raced successfully in Norway and has been equally successful in her racing career since coming to the U.S.  She is a certified Nordic ski instructor.
 
Carol Kaynor has written articles on skijoring for DogSport Magazine, Dog World, and Mushing magazine, among others.  Carol was a senior editor at Mushing in 1987-1988 and skijoring editor in 1990.
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