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
