Question for those of you who have Huskeys or Malamutes that pull

[gypsy2621]

Does anyone know or have a link where some one can buy a training sled?
Its basically a Sled with wheels that a puppy/older dog can pull with ease in the summer and fall months.
I remember seeing one eons ago but not sure they are still being produced or offred for sale
Thank You in advance.

 

[Rosalind]

Maine Made does custom sleds. They could probably put wheels on a lightweight sled for you.

I just have my dogs pull draft carts in spring/summer/fall. Got our carting equipment from these fine folks. I highly recommend their harnesses/tack supplies. Of course, I don't have Huskies/Malamutes, I have a Pyrenees and a Newfoundland, so they are used to draft work more than sledding. The trick with carting if the dogs are used to pulling sleds is, the carts go a lot faster than sleds, they will try to run with the cart and you need to teach them to slooooow down.

 

[gypsy2621]

Thank You for the links, those aer very nice products. I especially like the Biothane products.
Now to yell at my brother in law. I asked him about harnesses and carts and the dope said he didnt know anywhere.
come to find out the first Company is only a few streets away from him in Vassalboro, ugh the nit wit.

 

[redhen]

Gypsey..a while back on craigslist i saw some of this stuff for sale. maybe try to do a search on craigslist and see what pops up. good luck.

 

[gypsy2621]

I never gave craigs list a thought, generally I only go in there and get PO'D. I truely dislike that site.
but for the good of the puppy I may have to , I just need to stay away from the pets section. I hate the loser excuses for dumping animals.

Was that Mass or NH craigs list, that would make the search easier.
thanks.

 

[redhen]

Sorry, i cant remember which state it was..i go in both Mass and NH.

But i think the ad was from Maine.. Try all of them. And i hear ya about the pets section! What a bunch of freaks!

Good luck!

 

[geepy]

Don't mean to hyjack. But you are right about the freaks on the pet section of craiglist.