Yup, the idea was to start with cani-cross before the snow hit and switch to skiis slowly. I would like to get the skijoring gear because it would be nice to start with equipment that would be the same so everytime she's on a particular harness it doesnt become 'the pulling game' I use a harness to backtie her and play/train with her so the standard harness wouldnt work. I don't want to confuse the poor girl! This is why I want an 'x harness' it would fit on her differently and she would know the difference. I've already started working shenzi on left/right commands, she already knows stop and go,(great game to play!) but this is all just with leash. Would be great to get my hands on a harness for myself and her and get to real work, but the groundwork is going great!
I would like to add that I believe groundwork is important for everything. It keeps expectations relatively low and conditions the body for new movement. Slow and steady frequently wins the race, after all! (ok, maybe not. But slow and steady training frequently works best...

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Thanks for all the replies everyone I'm running late and G2G will try to be back and answer more later..