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Dryland Mushing Disciplines: Canicross, Bikejoring and Dogscooter

7 October 2025

Mushing is a high-paced activity where the cooperation between human and dog is the main focus. During the dryland season, when the snow is absent, there are several disciplines to practice. The most popular are canicross, running with a dog, bikejoring, cycling with a dog, and dogscooter, kick scooter with a dog. These disciplines offer both exercise, nature experiences, and a strong bond between handler and dog. Here, we go through what each discipline involves, what equipment is required, how to prepare, and what is expected of you as a participant. Canicross – Running with a Dog Canicross is the most accessible discipline within mushing. It means that you run together with your dog, who is attached to a pulling

Dog Booties - Guide

4 September 2025

Healthy paws are essential for active dogs, and booties are a great way to protect them! Here’s a non-exhaustive list of situations when booties can be useful: Rigid dog shoes should be avoided, as they stop the dog from feeling the ground properly and are often too heavy, increasing the likelihood of them falling off. Booties should never interfere with how the toes make contact with the ground, which is why we offer two types of soft booties, made from different materials. Tibesti booties or Kipmik booties, which should you choose? Tibesti Booties Tibesti Booties are designed to keep your dog’s paws safe on dry land and rough surfaces all year round. Made of level 5 anti-cut material and dipped

Why should you get into pulling sports?

4 September 2025

From local clubs to competitive events, pulling sports are gaining more and more popularity. Canicross, in particular, because it is ideal for beginners as it requires minimal equipment! But passionate dog owners are also getting into bike-joring, dog scootering, skijoring and even carting or mushing, which can be started with a team of two or more dogs. These sports are truly win-win for both dogs and their humans. Here’s a breakdown of the benefits of pulling sports for dogs: Of course, these sports aren’t just good for dogs. They offer real benefits for humans too: How to Practice Pulling Sports Safely? However great those sports are, they still need to be practiced safely. Here's what to keep in mind: Remember

How to Safely Enjoy Water Adventures with Your Dog

7 July 2025

Swimming is an excellent form of enrichment for our dogs and a great way for them to stay fit without putting strain on their joints! Activities in water are also a perfect way to cool down during the summer and, most importantly, to have fun together and create lovely memories. However, it’s important to remember that not all dogs are natural swimmers. If at first your dog doesn’t seem interested in swimming, don’t worry, it’s something that they can be taught! Forcing a dog into the water can have negative consequences, such as a loss of trust in you or a traumatic association with water. This can significantly slow down their progress in learning to swim and enjoying the experience.

Why have dogs in your office? Benefits and tips

18 June 2025

Dog owners dream of a world where they can take their pet everywhere, including to work. But did you know that allowing dogs in your office can benefit your company too? Office Dogs: the benefits 1. Better Work Environment Happy pets can create a warmer, more welcoming atmosphere in your workplace. Whether you’re an employee or just a visitor, most people get a mood boost from interacting with dogs. 2. More Social Interaction between Employees Having at least one dog roaming the office can improve relationships and communication among co-workers. The dog becomes a topic to talk about, laugh about or even bond over to create a more collaborative space and better team building. 3. Lower Stress Levels Office dogs

How to become a Finnmarksløpet 1200 km and Femundløpet 650 km winner, by Petter Karlsson

21 March 2025

Axaeco was born from a passion for mushing, and even though we are delighted to have expanded our horizons to include all active dogs, mushing equipment is still very much at the heart of our brand! We interviewed Petter Karlsson, who has been a top, multi-discipline, international musher for over twenty years. He has successfully competed in sprints, mid-distance and long distance skijoring and sled races. He wins competitions while never compromising on the well-being of his dogs. Petter uses our coats, paw ointment, massage cream and sleds. As a multiple champion of the Finnmarksløpet and Femundløpet, Petter Karlsson knows putting together a winning team is all about careful preparation and attention to every small detail. After decades of breeding

Sharon Casile, our ambassador, has experienced just how important playing with her dog Kiki is!

28 May 2024

«Play has been an essential part of creating the bond which Kiki and I have. I adopted Kiki when she was 18 months old and up until then she hadn't really had any stable relationships with humans. As a result of this lack of positive experiences with people, she had simply learned to ignore them. It's been a long, hard road to build a strong and consistent relationship with her. However, one of the things that really helped us bond was undoubtedly playing together. For Kiki this was an entirely new and unfamiliar concept, but she slowly learned how to have fun and how to trust me and my suggestions for playing together. The game that helped us the most

Happy dog playing with Pippen with his owner

Why is playing with your dog so important?

9 May 2024

In honour of the launch of PIPPEN, Axaeco’s first dog toy, we want to dedicate an article to the role of play in our dogs’ lives. We talk to Roberto Guadagnini, a vet behaviourist: Play «In the natural world all mammals play. This is especially true for species which care for their young for an extended period of time and which are not under constant threat of attack from predators. The animal orders to which these characteristics most apply are carnivores (which includes wolves, the ancestor of modern dogs) and primates (such as our own species). The fact that playful activity is seen in many wild species, means that it must serve an important evolutionary role; indeed, play stimulates and develops motor activity

Skijoring... What is that?

22 January 2024

Skijoring is a winter sport where a person on skis is pulled by a dog. The term "joring" is derived from the Norwegian word "jøre," which means "to drive" or "to make go". In Skijoring dogs are harnessed and attached to the skier via a towline. Training for skijoring involves teaching your dog to pull you while you're on skis and ensuring both you and your dog are comfortable and safe during the activity. Here are some steps to help you get started: Basic Obedience Training Before introducing your dog to skijoring, make sure they have basic obedience training. Commands like "stay," "come," “gee” (for turn right) and “haw” (for turn left) are essential. Get the Right Equipment Invest in

Canicross = Cross country running with dogs

21 November 2023

Began as a way of training sled dogs during the off season, when there’s no snow, before becoming a sport in its own right. Canicross is accessible to everyone and suitable for all dog breeds, though especially suited to sporty dogs; it combines the pleasure of exercise with the pleasure of getting outdoors with your dog. As with all sports, training for both runner and dog obviously needs to be tailored to work gradually towards your individual sporting goals. It is essential to create close synergy between athlete and dog so that you are, eventually, able to run at the same pace and have fun together. An important element of canicross training is keeping your dog motivated, right from your

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