kmorganp Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 So we are planning on putting all four of our girls in the sledding class offered by the husky rescue here and my dad had the idea of trying to build a sled and he even talked to a lady from the rescue about where he can get the harnesses and the gear that would be needed. What do you all think? We helped the rescue at a fund raiser yesterday and they had a sled there that my dad was seriously dissecting it with his eyes trying to piece together how he was going to make ours. I think its a brilliant plan and would be a great project for the whole family including our girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #2 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Do a google search and you will find plans to build a sled. It might cost a few bucks to buy some good ones, but well worth the investment to do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathirin Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Great idea. Go for it im sure the dogs would enjoy it too plus u get to learn about sledding. It will be fun for the whole family. I've thought about it too but my husband is not really into that kind of stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollys Dad Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Sounds like a great idea! Have your dogs pulled anything before? We managed to get hold of a very basic sled just before winter. Then the snow didn't happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraB Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I got my harnesses and lines from alpine outfitters. I like them. Good luck with the project! We have no snow here, so I got a scooter instead of a sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmorganp Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I got my harnesses and lines from alpine outfitters. I like them. Good luck with the project! We have no snow here, so I got a scooter instead of a sled. Considering we havent had snow this year I may talk my dad into putting tires on it haha Our pups pull us thats about it right now! haha but we all think they would enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Are the ages of your dogs up to date on your signature? If so, you don't have anyone old enough to be pulling a sled yet! You can start safely training them at about 16-18mos to pull light loads, but they should be at least 2 years before pulling a sled. It's a wonderful plan for the future, but be safe and let your girls grow into their bodies before putting strain on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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