Ky's first sledding experience

Kyleigh · 12-16-2012, 05:43 PM

Up this morning at 5 am and out the door by 5:30 for a 3 hour drive to pick up the sled and get my "lesson"

I got a bonus ... he took me on a quick ride with his dogs ... wow ... not sure how fast they were going, but it sure felt like we were flying ... loads of fun. Mind you, I don't think one dog can pull as fast as 5!!!

Once we got back, I put the harness on Kyleigh and then hooked her to the sled. "D" was behind the sled steering, and I ran ahead and called her to me. We had two "false" starts while she tried to figure out what the heck was going on behind her ... and then BAM ... she got it!!!

Here's some pics of Ky pulling "D" on the sled! They're pretty "bad" pics ... but at least I got some! I was running backwards while I was taking them!

Now, all I have to do is get the concept of pulling the sled without trying to "catch" me!!!

Angelina03 · 12-16-2012, 06:05 PM

Love it. How fun!

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Carriesue · 12-16-2012, 06:13 PM

That's so cool! And wow, look at all that snow... so pretty!

Kyleigh · 12-16-2012, 06:26 PM

Pretty? LOL pretty cold!!!

Yeah, it was a lot of fun ... Ottawa doesn't have that much snow yet, but it's snowing now ... 3 hours north makes a huge difference snow-wise!!!

I can't wait to try it with her alone!

Capone22 · 12-16-2012, 06:37 PM

How cool!

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Syaoransbear · 12-16-2012, 06:41 PM

I'm so jealous, I've ALWAYS wanted to try this!

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 12-16-2012, 07:27 PM

She looks ready to rock. The snow is pretty and I am begining to wonder if we will get any but as the son just started driving Ill just enjoy yours vicariously! thanks for sharing.

Kyleigh · 12-16-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Syaoransbear

I'm so jealous, I've ALWAYS wanted to try this!

You're in SK ... c'mon ... what're you waiting for? You guys get way loads more snow that we do ... and all that flat land!!!!

Syaoransbear · 12-16-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyleigh

You're in SK ... c'mon ... what're you waiting for? You guys get way loads more snow that we do ... and all that flat land!!!!

It would be perfect if only I knew where to get a sled like that

!

Muskeg · 12-16-2012, 11:01 PM

Super fun! If you are near Ottawa, there is a fun group of folks who skijor and mush with small teams SkiDogs.Ca - SkiDogs.Ca. They welcome beginners and run a variety of dogs including GSDs and malinois.

It's best to get out there with a bunch of other dogs to chase or even hook up your dog with a seasoned veteran so she can "learn the ropes" from another dog.

A kicksled is a cheaper option if you want to sled it. There are lots of places you can buy one.

It's getting down to -10 to -20 here tonight and I just skijored the dogs about 16 miles. They love the cold, but it took my fingers about 45 minutes to thaw out once I got home.

12-16-2012, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	Ky's first sledding experience Up this morning at 5 am and out the door by 5:30 for a 3 hour drive to pick up the sled and get my "lesson" I got a bonus ... he took me on a quick ride with his dogs ... wow ... not sure how fast they were going, but it sure felt like we were flying ... loads of fun. Mind you, I don't think one dog can pull as fast as 5!!! Once we got back, I put the harness on Kyleigh and then hooked her to the sled. "D" was behind the sled steering, and I ran ahead and called her to me. We had two "false" starts while she tried to figure out what the heck was going on behind her ... and then BAM ... she got it!!! Here's some pics of Ky pulling "D" on the sled! They're pretty "bad" pics ... but at least I got some! I was running backwards while I was taking them! Now, all I have to do is get the concept of pulling the sled without trying to "catch" me!!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

12-16-2012, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Angelina03 Master Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 940	Love it. How fun! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Angela_______________________________ Danny (husband) ~ Samantha (daughter) ~ Rocco (GSD) Lucky (cat) ~ Beauty (cat) ~ MuMu (cat)

12-16-2012, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Carriesue Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 1,243	That's so cool! And wow, look at all that snow... so pretty! __________________ ~Ollie vom Grunenfeld HIC(8/29/2012)WGSL/WGWL/DDR cross - herding dog in training!

12-16-2012, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	Pretty? LOL pretty cold!!! Yeah, it was a lot of fun ... Ottawa doesn't have that much snow yet, but it's snowing now ... 3 hours north makes a huge difference snow-wise!!! I can't wait to try it with her alone! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

12-16-2012, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Syaoransbear Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada, Sask Posts: 3,957	I'm so jealous, I've ALWAYS wanted to try this! __________________ Chrono - 18/01/2008 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/994330

12-16-2012, 06:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Capone22 Master Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 935	How cool! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

12-16-2012, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,678	She looks ready to rock. The snow is pretty and I am begining to wonder if we will get any but as the son just started driving Ill just enjoy yours vicariously! thanks for sharing. __________________ Daisy 11/26/99-7/25/12- Lucky- GSD Rescue 2/16/2002 Thunder from the East: adopted 1/25/2013 Miss Chevy Cruz - adopted 1/25/2013

12-16-2012, 11:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Muskeg Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Igloo Posts: 111	Super fun! If you are near Ottawa, there is a fun group of folks who skijor and mush with small teams SkiDogs.Ca - SkiDogs.Ca. They welcome beginners and run a variety of dogs including GSDs and malinois. It's best to get out there with a bunch of other dogs to chase or even hook up your dog with a seasoned veteran so she can "learn the ropes" from another dog. A kicksled is a cheaper option if you want to sled it. There are lots of places you can buy one. It's getting down to -10 to -20 here tonight and I just skijored the dogs about 16 miles. They love the cold, but it took my fingers about 45 minutes to thaw out once I got home.

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