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Note: All dogs must be at least 8 months of age and up-to-date on all inoculations. Please have a current rabies certificate on site for the dog you are working with.

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(218) 525-2139
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Consistency -- Positive training -- Pull on command -- Confidence building -- Trust

You want your dog to pull consistently and on command. Learn the one on one basic training you can use to train your dog for sledding, carting, skijoring, scootering or weight pull work.

Do not be fooled by the illusion that all your dogs are doing their share of the pulling because everything is going smoothly. Teach your dog the command "pull".


Jamie Nelson shows how to build a sled dogs confidence through agility training.	On a run at a Boot Camp morning run session. Check out those tug lines!

Pull Training Clinic Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Participants arrive/check-in
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.	Introduction of instructors/overview of agenda for the day. Checking equipment/fitting of harnesses. Learning proper harness style and fit for your dog.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Introducing the philosophy of pull training. We will demonstrate the technique of individual leader training. We will work with you on how to give commands correctly and in a timely fashion; how to correct the dog when the command isn’t followed/praise if/when the command is followed and end your training session on a positive note.
11:30 - 1:00 p.m.	Break for lunch/questions/discussions (please check with site coordinator for details about the potluck lunch)
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Introduction to Agility - a confidence builder for both people and dogs. You and your dog will be introduced to at least 3 pieces of Agility equipment to develop your confidence in training and the dog’s trust in you. Sacco cart training - work on your leaders with control. ( Note: subject to availbility of cart.) Light Rig training/Scooter training - introduce you and your dog to the cart/scooter.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Wrap-up discussion / questions We will provide private lessons in 15 minute and ½ hour increments after 4:00 p.m. for anyone who would like to work on a specific problem ($40.00 per half hour session for both instructors). Please schedule your session with your coordinator in advance of the Clinic. If you decide during the Clinic that you are interested in a private lesson, we will schedule sessions on a first come, first serve basis. - return to top -

HUMAN GEAR FOR PULL TRAINING

- Clothing:
We will work dogs no matter what, so bring rain gear, short sleeves, long sleeves, jackets, sunglasses, hats, etc. Bring sturdy shoes or boots and good socks, because you'll be on your feet nearly all day. It's a good idea to bring extra shoes and socks in case you get one pair wet..

- Insect repellent (bugs shouldn't be bad this time of year, but you never know) and sunscreen.

- Water bottle. You can get quite dehydrated working outside all day

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taking a brake from class to get some water!

Taking a break from class to get some water!

DOGGIE GEAR FOR PULL TRAINING

- Training Collar (choke or prong). We recommend the choke training collar and it should be very snug over the dog's head that you are planning to train. If you use a finer link collar, we can tie knots in them for the smaller dogs.

- Leash/Belly Band Set

Each team attending the Pull Training Clinic receives one Leash/Belly Band Set.

- Harness(es). We will have harnesses from different manufactures for sale at the Clinic.

- Leashes (regular 4 and 6 foot leads or flexis are always useful)

- Water bowl, treats and toys

Bring anything that your dog pulls - scooter, bike, Sacco Cart, sulky, light cart - whatever you have. We will work with you and your dog with your equipment.

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