Watch how a dog learns to pull a cart in one session. We filmed Amelia pulling a chain to learn to pull and pulling a wooden cart. We show how the harness fits and how the cart attaches to the dog.
Thank you for explaining the brakes on the shafts & how to properly harness our K9 then connect cart to harness. It was frustrating trying to find any info on the the simple brake system & how to properly connect shafts, most places either had a diagram 9f 5he complete set up or tried to explain it without a visual. Thanks for keeping it straight & to the point.
The thing is to balance the cart so that there is little or no weight on the harness from the shafts. In other words the weight is over the axle and not on the dog's back. With good tires, well inflated, the dogs can pull a lot. My dogs pull me in the sulky at an easy trot on level ground.
@@shawnkathiravan1208 Dog drivers say the rule is 3 times their weight. Of course it depends on the fitness of the dog, the quality of the cart, wagon, sulky and the kind of pavement. Distance also. and level of ground.
Wolf Link dogs know environmental contexts pretty well, plus if you're really worried you can teach them to only pull when wearing a specific harness or when a word is said
Hello Waxprincess, The harness in this video was the harness by Chalo Sulky. In fact it was the wheelchair harness that Amelia wore. However other clips as in tire and chain pulling used x-back harnesses. The thee dogs pulling the tires in a line used the Chalo Sulky cart harness. Many manufacturers make harnesses for dogs to pull carts.
Thanks for these tips! We just got a dog cart at a garage sale and want to train our Australian Shepherds to pull it! Wondering where you got your harness
The harness is by Chalo Sulky. It is actually designed for a dorsal shaft but can be adapted by adding shaft loops on each side for the shafts to fit through.
@@DaphneLewis so glad I found this video, you explain things clearly. I used to bike long distances, up to 3 month camping trips; but mobiliity issues sidelined me--no more biking: my legs give out, balance issues, etc. I can't carry a backpack due to severe back issues. So I am training a coonhound as service dog, he is over 2 yrs now, 93 pounds. I hope to train him to pull a light 2 wheel hiking cart (an external-frame backpack with an axle/12 or 16" bike wheels added, and removeable shafts so I can pick it up to carry over rough stretches, or onto trains, etc.). Would this harness be suitable, or should I use something like a "Siwash" style? I won't be driving him, but walking at his side
@@wendyanderson8169 I designed a rig like what you are talking about. I have photos but can't post them here. text me at 206-304-7390 and I can send you several choices of bicycle saddle bags and harnesses.
Amelia was amazing and always did anything I asked of her. We filmed this and did all the training in a couple of hours one afternoon. She later learned to pull a sulky with a person riding.
Hi Mary, Because he is distracted outside is why you train while the dog pulls a tire. You can correct him for leaving work mode during tire training. You can engrain the "On by" ("Go on by the distraction") command while the dog is on leash and harnessed. I use prong collars and now my dogs stay on the sidewalk and walk calmly by a yard where the fenced dogs run up and down the fence yelping at my dogs.
Daphne Lewis I have a two year old male Rott I have been walking him since birth. I can simply say focus to keep him from paying attention to distractions. Obviously I’m interested in cart training hence I’m watching your video. Funny thing is I’ve taught Khan to walk beside me without pulling and after viewing your video I realize it’s his instincts which makes him want to be in front. Should be fun for both of us.
Hello Mary, Amelia is an award winning obedience and rally dog. She is 12 years old so she knows the command to wait. The short answer for other dogs is to teach it while leash walking and pulling a tire.
Is the Wargon still available? I couldn't find it for sale? And the white older Pablo cart is that still available? Also would I be able to do payment plans on the wagon?
Arien, for pulling a cart like this one, it does not matter. For teaching a dog to pull other rigs like sulkies and scooters, it is essential. Might as well make up-front part of most pulling practice.
@@DaphneLewis I was wondering if there are any small and light saddles and brides that can fit a size or a XL dog like a mastiff I have a pony that's the size of that sorry for the bad example can you help me?
ok i found the website, Is there any way you could lower the prices on the dog cart for $400.00? Or is there any way i could try it first like a 30 day free trial just to see if i want to buy it?
The harness I was using was a sulky harness for a dorsal shaft. I never actually sold any. I do have some. If you PayPal me $10 I can send you two.daphne@chalosulky.com. I have had them sitting in a box for 8 or so years.
I have found that pulling a cart or sulky builds up the muscles around the hips. My personal german shepherd mix (not shown in this old video) has dysplasia and is a great sulky dog with strong muscles.
This is an old video. Usually we have the dogs pull tires for a while (a few days)until the dog is comfortable with something dragging behind him. Then we might tie pvc tubes to his harness and let him pull those for a few days. So it is usually a gradual process.
+Chiquis Saucedog There's a lot of dogs bred for this sorta thing. If a dog has a lot of energy or wants a task to do this can make a dog happy. Just like sled dogs are happy dogs. They want work to do.
My service dog came trained to pull my wheelchair. It doesn't hurt or upset her to do it, and only positive re-enforcement was used to teach the skill. You're supposed to help on inclines and turns, though, since those can be hard on their backs.
I agree!!! Making any animal work instead of sitting around eating and getting fat is cruel. No human or animal should ever, ever work!!!! Jeez what are people thinking! Making a dog work, no animal in the wild ever has to work!!! And on top of that spending all that time with your dog is unheard of; praising, petting, giving treats etc. How horrible.
@@rottweilerventuresakc9029 Dud, to let your dog lay around and get fat can shorten their life spans. Regular exercise like pulling can help keep them fit in may increase their lifespan.
I agree, the dog should sit around, not work and get fat!!! If a human lifts a heavy object or pulls or pushes a wagon/wheel barrow etc., is that cruel? Where did you get the idea working is cruel? Its the opposite, physical activity keeps every mammal healthy.
No. This isn’t cruel. The dogs here are working dogs. They need a regular physical activity that will make them feel useful. Otherwise, they will act out and become destructive. Feeling useful is their reward. Only ignorant people who know nothing about dogs will say this is cruel.
Thank you for explaining the brakes on the shafts & how to properly harness our K9 then connect cart to harness. It was frustrating trying to find any info on the the simple brake system & how to properly connect shafts, most places either had a diagram 9f 5he complete set up or tried to explain it without a visual. Thanks for keeping it straight & to the point.
The thing is to balance the cart so that there is little or no weight on the harness from the shafts. In other words the weight is over the axle and not on the dog's back. With good tires, well inflated, the dogs can pull a lot. My dogs pull me in the sulky at an easy trot on level ground.
It would be nice if this was explained better, measurements etc. So it is all hooked up safely and correctly.
Ah the same concept used when loading a motorcycle or car trailer for a trip
Can these dogs pull up to 4 or 5 times their bodyweight?
@@shawnkathiravan1208 Dog drivers say the rule is 3 times their weight. Of course it depends on the fitness of the dog, the quality of the cart, wagon, sulky and the kind of pavement. Distance also. and level of ground.
Such a good dog.
Good Girl Amelia ❤️
Love this!! ❤❤❤❤❤
I forgot this excellent video. Thank you for reminding me.
I like carting and teach my Newfoundlands to cart, and even dance while pulling their carts
Does this training affect leash training at all? Like will the dog start pulling on the leash when I take him for walks?
Wolf Link dogs know environmental contexts pretty well, plus if you're really worried you can teach them to only pull when wearing a specific harness or when a word is said
They walk the dog and control her with her lead to her neck not her back. You work different bits
Hello Waxprincess, The harness in this video was the harness by Chalo Sulky. In fact it was the wheelchair harness that Amelia wore. However other clips as in tire and chain pulling used x-back harnesses. The thee dogs pulling the tires in a line used the Chalo Sulky cart harness. Many manufacturers make harnesses for dogs to pull carts.
Thanks for these tips! We just got a dog cart at a garage sale and want to train our Australian Shepherds to pull it! Wondering where you got your harness
The harness is by Chalo Sulky. It is actually designed for a dorsal shaft but can be adapted by adding shaft loops on each side for the shafts to fit through.
@@DaphneLewis so glad I found this video, you explain things clearly. I used to bike long distances, up to 3 month camping trips; but mobiliity issues sidelined me--no more biking: my legs give out, balance issues, etc. I can't carry a backpack due to severe back issues. So I am training a coonhound as service dog, he is over 2 yrs now, 93 pounds. I hope to train him to pull a light 2 wheel hiking cart (an external-frame backpack with an axle/12 or 16" bike wheels added, and removeable shafts so I can pick it up to carry over rough stretches, or onto trains, etc.). Would this harness be suitable, or should I use something like a "Siwash" style? I won't be driving him, but walking at his side
@@wendyanderson8169 I designed a rig like what you are talking about. I have photos but can't post them here. text me at 206-304-7390 and I can send you several choices of bicycle saddle bags and harnesses.
Love this video as it turns out my favorite trainer is in it also
Amelia was amazing and always did anything I asked of her. We filmed this and did all the training in a couple of hours one afternoon. She later learned to pull a sulky with a person riding.
Hi Mary, Because he is distracted outside is why you train while the dog pulls a tire. You can correct him for leaving work mode during tire training. You can engrain the "On by" ("Go on by the distraction") command while the dog is on leash and harnessed. I use prong collars and now my dogs stay on the sidewalk and walk calmly by a yard where the fenced dogs run up and down the fence yelping at my dogs.
Daphne Lewis I have a two year old male Rott I have been walking him since birth. I can simply say focus to keep him from paying attention to distractions. Obviously I’m interested in cart training hence I’m watching your video. Funny thing is I’ve taught Khan to walk beside me without pulling and after viewing your video I realize it’s his instincts which makes him want to be in front. Should be fun for both of us.
Me and my dog want to do a sled this year and this will kids help me :D
I have an issue, how do I make my dog pull slower, or stop? the only way I can stop is to drop the rope I'm holding and call my dog back.
Nice Dogs
Wow!!!! where do i get that cart?????
I made it. Don't remember how. Dog Carting Beginners on Facebook has plans.
Hello Mary, Amelia is an award winning obedience and rally dog. She is 12 years old so she knows the command to wait. The short answer for other dogs is to teach it while leash walking and pulling a tire.
What harness do you use? I would like to start my Newfoundland pup pulling a cart, but I'm not quite sure where to start or what to get.
Is the Wargon still available? I couldn't find it for sale? And the white older Pablo cart is that still available? Also would I be able to do payment plans on the wagon?
Does that dog suffering from leg bending problem?
It has been years since I made this video. The dog was say 10 or 12 years old.
Why does it matter if they are in front just curious
Arien, for pulling a cart like this one, it does not matter. For teaching a dog to pull other rigs like sulkies and scooters, it is essential. Might as well make up-front part of most pulling practice.
@@DaphneLewis I was wondering if there are any small and light saddles and brides that can fit a size or a XL dog like a mastiff I have a pony that's the size of that sorry for the bad example can you help me?
ok i found the website,
Is there any way you could lower the prices on the dog cart for $400.00?
Or is there any way i could try it first like a 30 day free trial just to see if i want to buy it?
pull your own fucking cart!
How many dogs do u have? What kind of dogs are they?
Great job!!! were can I purchase a cart like this?
I sell these carts at www.chalosulky.com
Thank you, I am on it!!!
@@DaphneLewis how do you make him go faster?
Your neighborhood has some loud barking dogs! Does it scare Amelia with the wagon attached to her?
Amelia is used to every thing. No problem...
+Daphne Lewis woudn't want amelia taking off with all your goodies in your cart lol
how much weight would you allow your shepherds to pull?
Where do you get the shaft loops at? I know its probably easy to find but can't seem to find it online because I don't know the technical word for it.
The harness I was using was a sulky harness for a dorsal shaft. I never actually sold any. I do have some. If you PayPal me $10 I can send you two.daphne@chalosulky.com. I have had them sitting in a box for 8 or so years.
@@DaphneLewis emailing you now
What kind of harness did you use
Do you know how to make the cart ?
What type of harness are those? Because I've been looking for one for my dog, but I'm having problems😅
My harness is really for dorsal shaft sulkies. Check the File section of Dog Carting for Beginners on Facebook.
hello were can I get tha bike for the dog plz help harness end how much it cost
I sell these carts on the web site for Chalo Sulky. Please go to the website for the latest pricing for carts, sulkies and harness.
Where do you buy the cart/equipments?
This is an old video. I do not make the carts now. I do sell sulkies at Chalo Sulky.
Xxwhere can I get that harness and leads
Thanks
Check out www.chalosulky.com
what is the website?
German Shepherds have terrible hips - your dog has that show dog stance. You will break him down. What about a Bouvier or similar pulling breed.
I have found that pulling a cart or sulky builds up the muscles around the hips. My personal german shepherd mix (not shown in this old video) has dysplasia and is a great sulky dog with strong muscles.
what do you do if they get scared of the cart?
This is an old video. Usually we have the dogs pull tires for a while (a few days)until the dog is comfortable with something dragging behind him. Then we might tie pvc tubes to his harness and let him pull those for a few days. So it is usually a gradual process.
Daphne Lewis okay I'll try that. Thank you!
U get a rottweiller u twat or maybe a chiwawa and she can cart mice about?
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Great video... One Question.....Why teach him to pull a cart when he can learn how to pull a Skateboard? :-) Live to Ride, Ride to Live-
Helix what can be more cool than a dog pulling a guy on a skateboard?!
Where did you get that
I built it.
@@DaphneLewis dang it lol
@@JSbarrelracing There ARE wooden carts made and sold (I am out of touch. There used to be.)
@@DaphneLewis ok thx lol bc right now I'm just using a piece of plastic with wheels lol
Where can I buy that harness
+14 horses I bought mine at Alpine Outfitters. They make harnesses for sled dogs.
Using a prong collar and choking a scared dog on a choke chain for being afraid... ... ... That's your "how to" train a dog to draft... *goes away*
Terrible!
oh gawd. that poor dog
+Chiquis Saucedog There's a lot of dogs bred for this sorta thing. If a dog has a lot of energy or wants a task to do this can make a dog happy. Just like sled dogs are happy dogs. They want work to do.
My service dog came trained to pull my wheelchair. It doesn't hurt or upset her to do it, and only positive re-enforcement was used to teach the skill. You're supposed to help on inclines and turns, though, since those can be hard on their backs.
I agree!!! Making any animal work instead of sitting around eating and getting fat is cruel. No human or animal should ever, ever work!!!! Jeez what are people thinking! Making a dog work, no animal in the wild ever has to work!!! And on top of that spending all that time with your dog is unheard of; praising, petting, giving treats etc. How horrible.
You’re ignorant.
@@rottweilerventuresakc9029 Dud, to let your dog lay around and get fat can shorten their life spans. Regular exercise like pulling can help keep them fit in may increase their lifespan.
cruel
How is this cruel?
I agree, the dog should sit around, not work and get fat!!! If a human lifts a heavy object or pulls or pushes a wagon/wheel barrow etc., is that cruel? Where did you get the idea working is cruel? Its the opposite, physical activity keeps every mammal healthy.
No. This isn’t cruel. The dogs here are working dogs. They need a regular physical activity that will make them feel useful. Otherwise, they will act out and become destructive. Feeling useful is their reward. Only ignorant people who know nothing about dogs will say this is cruel.
It’s safe