Dog sledding is not just snow, sleds, and huskies. When choosing a dog companion for sport
sled dog, you need to answer a few questions. Which discipline will we
train? Canicross? Bikejoring? Or maybe scooter? Or large teams? Am I a sprinter or do I prefer longer distances?
Canicross
This is the "simplest" of the sled dog sports. I use quotation marks because it is only seemingly the simplest. It requires the least equipment, but if you want to run at a really high level, it will be a very demanding discipline. Both for the dog and the human. For the dog because it is relatively "slow" (compared to, for example, bikejoring), but you still have to work at a gallop, at the highest possible pace. And for the human, it can be very injury-prone. You have to commit seriously to training. But no scaring! Canicross can also be practiced at a recreational level, adapted to the individual capabilities of the dog and the human.
Scooterjoring
This is scooter with a dog (in competitions, you can also start with two dogs). However, it is not a traditional city scooter. It resembles a bike more. It has large wheels adapted for off-road riding. It is said to be easier than a bike because you are closer to the ground in case of a fall, but mastering cornering at high speed is quite a skill! Large, strong dogs work very well in scooterjoring.
Bikejoring
This is cycling with one dog. Probably the fastest of the sled dog sports. It involves a dog attached by a special shock-absorbing line pulling the bike. The cyclist tries to help as much as possible by pedaling with all their strength. The achieved result is the outcome of the joint effort of the dog and the human.
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