Americano Blue's musher/mushing chat thread

[RezChamp]

Any tips on training Hank?
At 13 weeks old he's 32lbs!
What should I be doing torwds training him? Just getting him used to a Harness and dragging a leash? He's going to be a wheel dog,

A dog should not work hard until he is at least a year. if he/she is worked hard it will daage his/her hips.

We got SNOW! And not just a little!

So how musc?

 

[RezChamp]

He's probably big enough to start dragging 2-3 lbs.

Here's pics of the female pups mentioned earlier. Based off of looks, which do you all think I should get? Of course, when I go see them, I will pick the one that I think would be a better leader. But if they both have the same chances, which one?

Solaire:







Cinna:





Their mom:









I don't have pics of their dad yet. What do you all think?

Looks wisw...Cinna.

Something tells me Solaire would be my choice.

 

[RezChamp]

I wouldnt add weight yet, keep getting him used to harness until he is full grown.

yesh!

 

[RezChamp]

I still have'nt been mushing but atleast I feel "better" enough to go into the shop and repair my wood hauling sled.

 

[RezChamp]

Races in Montana you mean? I know there are a few shorter races about an hour from me. The longest is probably 2 days with12 dogs doing about 20 miles/day. One they literally compete for root beer, lol. If I get dogs by then, I might enter in like a 3-4 dog class.

Any where really.
And you racing wouls be awesome eh.

 

[charnic44]

Looks wisw...Cinna.

Something tells me Solaire  would be my choice.

I like Cinna best. Why do you think Solaire would be your choice? Oh, by the way, they are only $100 (in my understanding, kinda cheap) and they were born September 29th so about 4 months. Perfect time to begin training.

Any where really. 
And you racing wouls be awesome eh. 

Yeah, it might be a while, though.

Hey Rose, when was Nala's litter born?

 

[SternRose]

Nala gave birth on November 5th I believe from 7:40-8:30 at night

I know not to add alot of weight yet, but I don't know when to actualy start adding weight.
Isn't it 6months you start foot work and little weight?

Like I need help on what should I be doing with him right now besides obedience training?
He's used to being outside, he wears a buckle collar( Pink) he is used to a normal house dog harness, I'm still figuring out how to make a adjustable X-Back to start line out training and just getting him used to it,

Is there anything else I should be doing?

 

[Americano Blue]

Nala gave birth on November 5th I believe from 7:40-8:30 at night

I know not to add alot of weight yet, but I don't know when to actualy start adding weight.
Isn't it 6months you start foot work and little weight?

Like I need help on what should I be doing with him right now besides obedience training?
He's used to being outside, he wears a buckle collar( Pink) he is used to a normal house dog harness, I'm still figuring out how to make a adjustable X-Back to start line out training and just getting him used to it,

Is there anything else I should be doing?

Like I said, wait until he is full grown. Your doing every fine. Puppy training take a while because you do t want to damage their bodies by add weight too soon.

 

[SternRose]

Okay, thanks

just double chevking

 

[charnic44]

Nala gave birth on November 5th I believe from 7:40-8:30 at night

I know not to add alot of weight yet, but I don't know when to actualy start adding weight.
Isn't it 6months you start foot work and little weight?

Like I need help on what should I be doing with him right now besides obedience training?
He's used to being outside, he wears a buckle collar( Pink) he is used to a normal house dog harness, I'm still figuring out how to make a adjustable X-Back to start line out training and just getting him used to it,

Is there anything else I should be doing?

Okay. Just wanted to compare their ages.