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Post by Phoenix Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:37 pm

Moose got to start his weight pull training today. He kind of wondered what the heck I wanted him to do but he started to get it. I do have a question though about competitions. When you are competing to you have to be behind the line on the other end when the dog is pulling or could I be right in front of Moose encouraging him the entire way as long as I don't touch him? Thanks and AWESOME JOB everyone at the Leslie pull!

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Post by jtallen Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:24 am

you can be anywere you want in front of the dog, as long as you two don't touch

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Post by Kel Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:54 am

Yup, what Jim said. Ultimate Air Elation Being out in front is the most common handling strategy. Few people drive from the rear.

One thing to remember is that you don't want to get *too* far out in front. Basically, stay just out of their reach. It's sort of similar to the "toy thrown too far in the pool" thing (for new dogs, especially). A lot of dogs sometimes get discouraged when their handler runs off so easily way out ahead. If you stay closer, the support they get from you is that much more, along with the "goal" seeming more attainable. Again, just like throwing the toy too far for new dogs and making it seem way harder to get to. Just kidding!

Just one quick suggestion... you might want to add a little bit more line length so that the downward angle from harness to sled isn't quite as much. It looks to be about 4ft currently? I'd suggest at least 5ft, maybe even 6ft.

Good job, Moose! How much weight is on the sled? Was this his first time getting to try pulling?
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Post by Phoenix Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:34 pm

This was his first time pulling the sled. He pulls me on the rollar blades all the time. We pulled the sled several times with no weight on it. I will deffinatly lengthen the rope if you think that is best. Thanks for the input. There was only 20 lbs on the sled but I want to keep it low for him to work on his confidence pulling. I was walking most of the time right in front of him going backwords encouraging him and not letting him touch me til I wanted him to. But in some weight pull organizations you have to be across the line and call the dog to you or it doesn't count. I just wanted to know what I should work on for a UKC event.
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Post by Kel Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:20 pm

Cool. Good job, Moose. Ultimate Air Elation

About the weight, I was just curious. It looked like it may have been more than that. Just kidding!
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Post by Phoenix Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:40 pm

Yeah those are 5lb. weights each. It does look kind of decieving.
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Post by FG167 Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:36 pm

Sweet! I can't wait until Mason gets his harness!!
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Post by ROCK Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:56 pm

Beth is that weight sled one that Jason made? If so, nice job Jason!


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Post by Phoenix Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:26 pm

Yeah we were over his way on Saturday so we were able to pick one up and try it out.
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Post by ROCK Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:31 pm

Cool. Nice job Jason.


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Post by rocketdog Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:35 pm

I'm working on sleds for all who said they wanted them. I will have them at Novi. If anyone else wants one send me a PM and let me know which style you want. Check out our website for the two types I cam make.
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