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Belts – Guide

26 May 2026

Racing Belt, Trekking Belt or Explorer Belt: Which should you choose? Belts are the perfect way for you to make the most of your dog’s pulling power without risking injury. They are safe and comfortable for you both to use and keep your hands free. Belts are especially useful for dog trekking, canicross and ski-joring. A proper set up should include: When it comes to dog sports, the right belt can make all the difference! Our collection includes three specially designed models to suit different needs. Trekking Belt Our Trekking Belt is comfortable to wear and perfect for outdoor leisure walks and treks. Its ergonomic design is inspired by climbing harnesses, and features soft padding and breathable materials for exceptional

Pulling Harness – Guide

24 March 2026

Pulling harnesses can be used for many activities: Axaeco’s very first product was a pulling harness: our Harness X-Shirt. Since then, we have added the Harness Scandinavia and Harness X-Run to our portfolio to suit as many dogs and sports as possible. Pulling harnesses should always be paired with an elastic line and a belt or antenna to ensure the safety for both you and your dog. Harness X-Shirt The Harness X-Shirt was Axaeco’s first, and is still our best-selling product. It’s an X-back harness designed for short-haired and medium-haired dogs. Originally created for mushing, a sport that uses a low tugging line, it is now appreciated across all pulling sports. However, it is not recommended for use when there

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

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

Hydration: an often neglected element in the diet of canine athletes

5 March 2021

An integral part of caring for canine athletes and especially sled dogs dog who participate either at a professional or amateur level, on snow or other terrain, is ensuring that their diet fully meets the nutritional needs which result from intense physical and mental exercise, particularly when it involves extremely demanding conditions or courses. To ensure that our dogs reach their full performance potential, we are used to focusing on the raw materials in their feed, the calories, and percentages of protein and fats. However there is one component of their diet which is often overlooked, and although it contains not a single calorie it is the most important part of what we feed our dogs… WATER! While optimal nutrition

Boosting for CaniX!

9 November 2020

Used by almost all professional human athletes, interval training has long been recognized as one of the most effective ways to improve cardiovascular and respiratory fitness and build endurance. Interval training is an ideal workout for dogs too. This kind of training is a form of cardiovascular training where short bursts of strenuous activity are followed by periods of rest, raising and lowering the heart rate multiple times during the session.Interval training is made up of phases of high intensity work and easier rest phases. Interval Training is a key training system to increase the power of our dogs, an essential element in speed racing. We should never underestimate the need for every canine athlete to have an annual veterinary

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