siberian_wolf Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Quick question for you all to discuss Do you think that the pulling of sleds/rigs/scooters/etc is like a second nature to all sibes or just a select few that come from working lines? I think with sibes from a continuous working line yes it is just like a second nature to them but I also that all sibes still have that one memory of running accross the different terrains with the chukchi people carrying sleds and the catch of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberianandy Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 i think its second nature to all sibes as it is what they are bred to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 HMMM...working lines def need to work and pull...Hmmm...I was considering getting a Doggie pack when Chew is a year old...and maybe skating with him....but not sure that all huskies or malamutes are up for work like sledding particularly if they grew up as house/yard pets. Although to be fair...Im not exactly an expert...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I think they have it in them somewhere, i suppose it depends on at what age you start to work them? Kimba went on a scooter the other month and within seconds of starting to run he got it and was off can't wait to see Kaiser try it when he's old enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I kind of live in a place where true work will be hard to do...with stop signs everywhere...is skating better in my case?? and what kind of scooter did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Skates would be good - i'd be too scared of falling on my backside though lol I borrowed the scooter from Lucy not sure what kind it was i'm sure when she comes on she'll let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 HMMM...working lines def need to work and pull...Hmmm...I was considering getting a Doggie pack when Chew is a year old...and maybe skating with him....but not sure that all huskies or malamutes are up for work like sledding particularly if they grew up as house/yard pets. Although to be fair...Im not exactly an expert...lol. I think skating with them would be great fun! I think you would need very good balance though lol I would to give skijoring a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 What exactly is required for skijoring?? Can it be done on pavement...sidewalks, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shura100 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 i think its 2nd nature shura graped it within a few mins she loves it but i wont let her do to much i just used dani little scooter for her seems fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules dief taz tor Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 would really like to do a bit of scootering with the boys, but taz is such a speed freak, he is fast, he comes from racing lines, n well it sort of scares me lol, i was waiting untill he was one to see if he calms down lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 What exactly is required for skijoring?? Can it be done on pavement...sidewalks, etc? Im not sure if you can do it in pavements/sidewalks, etc but here are osme links about it http://www.skijoring.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skijoring http://www.skijor.org/skijor.html I would love to give this a go but would need alot of snow, which we dont get often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 OK...will have a look...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 you have to be careful when running any dog on sidewlks and pavements due to litter, people and concrete hurting the pads on their paws, however if you can find a clear park or something similar then cannicross can be great fun. All I use is a walking belt with a length of bugee cord (doubled for extra strengh and resistance) atached by carabiners to Taz's lead and harness. We both love it and has done wonders for my fitness level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 good post john, added to rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Canni-cross?? I have never heard of that...what is it exactly? I was thinking about the excersing on the pavement thing...Im not sure yet what Im going to do...hawaii and military base space dont exactly allow for the kind of stuff that everyone is telling me about. I guess frequent trips to the dog park to let him run will have to do...because this whole place is a huge concrete jungle...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Canni-cross?? I have never heard of that...what is it exactly? Cani cross (also known as caniX) is a brand/supplier of dog sledding/running equipment here is their website: http://cani-cross.co.uk/index.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I rollerblade with Siku almost everyday. The pavement/sidewalk doesn't seem to be an issue, although I'm a fairly strong skater so he doesn't really pull me the whole time. I've been running him since he was 4 or 5 months old so I can control him really well, and always try to get him to run on the grass or side of the road if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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