There are 3 points that I use for attachments for different sports on this Roading harness. I am using the 2 side points when I run the dogs on the Electric DogSled On Wheels so the Roading harness is attaching lower then their throat level so its virtually impossible for it to be riding up. When the center point is used if the fit of the harness and the height of the tether point is correct it will not cause the strap to ride up either. In fact I’ve never experienced the strap riding or rising up. When the Roading Harness is fitted properly and tethered at the correct height and angle the chest strap will be below the throat but still high enough on the chest to avoid obstructing or hindering paw (arm & leg) movement for DogMotoSports and therefore distributing the resistance across their body evenly. Again with more pulling sports I would not recommend these harnesses.
Harnesses
It's IMPORTANT to understand as with any K9 sport the dog’s safety and comfort should always be our first concern and there are many factors that will help determine that which can differ greatly from dog to dog. So it’s imperative to monitor your dog closely before, during, and after any activity to better understand how any harness is performing on them. Aspects like fit, style, and harness design are key in determining this. in addition hook up points for harnesses that have multiple tether options as well as height and angle of these tether points need to be considered as they can greatly affect dog/harness performance. What works well for one dog might not work at all for another dog so always have a watchful eye!
Roading Harness
Roading Harness
Official DogMotoSports Harness
As I have pioneered this new Canine activity DogMotoSports I have designated the Roading Harness as the official harness for most DogMotoSports activities. Roading Harnesses are designed for kind of resistance type training (think of it as pushing) which works perfect for most DogMotoSports. Keep in mind with these DogMotoSports the Dogs can not get the leverage or range of motion as in other Dog-Powered Sports so this harness distributes the load (resistance) accordingly. This harness works well for not only when using the “Push To Mush” Bar on the E-DogSledOnWheels but also for running the dogs on bikes, ATVS, and even other off-road powered vehicles. Keep in mind also that with most 2 wheel or 3 wheel trike bikes with DogMotoSports we are running the Dogs on the side of the bike tethered by a Springer or similar type device. This is different than bikejoring as again they are on springers on the side of the bike which this Roading harness works well for. Pictured is WooFDriver's Husky Inyo wearing a Roading Harness.
WooFDriver's Nakita in Roading Harness Top View
WooFDriver's Nakita Front View
WooFDriver's Nakita Roading Harness Over A Cooling Vest Side View
Tracking Harness
TRACKING Harness
Utility Harness
The Tracking Harness has a few names as some call it a Short Harness , Half Harness, H Harness etc.. This Harness is good for a variety type of applications. This has been my go to Harness for many of years for the DogMotoSports activities I do with my Dogs. It differs from the Roading Harness as it's not designed to provide the resistance like the Roading Harness. It's more of a semi-pulling Harness which like the Roading Harness provides good control of the Dog as it's only worn or fitted to half of a Dog's body. This keeps the Dog from meandering or getting too far away from the side of a bike/rig he is tethered to. I have recently found a newer style of this Tracking Harness with multiple tether points that works well for DogMotoSports 2 point tether designs like the Electric Dog Sled on Wheels but it can be used for single tether point designs as that is what it was designed for! It's called an Urban Trail Adjustable Harness by Alpine Outfitters. So to reiterate the Roading Harness & The Tracking Harness can both be used for DogMotoSports each providing a different style exercise for the Dog! I like to use both Harnesses so I can give my Dogs a more complete workout. So on one adventure I'll use one style and the next adventure I'll use the other.
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Sacco Cart Harness
Sacco Cart Harness
Similar to a Pulka /Pulk Harness
I’ve used many different harnesses in my almost 30 years of running Dogs. Many harnesses have different purposes as they are geared for different canine sports. Selecting the right harness and fit is one of the most important aspects for the safety and comfort of your Dog and their performance levels including desired fitness goals. Many people who are not well versed with harnesses can be intimidated as some harnesses are very challenging to put on a Dog. Pictured is WooFDriver's Husky Czar wearing a Sacco Cart Harness.
X-Back Harness
Harness BLOG
Harnesses Look Like They Are Interferring With Dog's Gait?
It’s so hard to look at a minute or so of a video to determine what is exactly happening an to then try to give advice or evaluate based on that. Remember, I’m out in the field daily with my dogs living with them every single step of their lives. When sled dogs especially get excited either when they are stopped on a sled and want to go or are mushing and want to go faster or in a different direction they will start jumping, bouncing, twisting almost any erratic movement they can make as they want to go and go as fast as possible! So if sometimes the dog looks a little eratic or the gait seems awkward that’s not necessarily a result of the harness but more of the situation.
What Kind of Harness are you using for DogMotoSports?
These are actually working dog harnesses. I understand people's concern as many have never heard or seen these that’s why I am showcasing what I do here. And what I’m harnessing the dogs up to do is called DogMotoSports which I’ve pioneered and it’s based off of the K9 Sport Roading. You see these sports are designed for a kind of a resistance type training. So the dogs are not truly pulling but they are pushing as this harness provides them the design to properly lean into and safely & comfortably push against it. The Roading harness maximizes their pushing power as they are tethered on a relatively short line to avoid them from pulling as it purposely limits their range of motion so they can’t get the leverage to pull. I also run the dogs on bikes different than bikejoring as they are on springers on the side of the bike which this Roading harness works well for also. For true bikejoring and more pulling sports I wouldn’t recommend this harness. A true sled dog pulling harness would be much more appropriate like an xback. The xback and other specific sled dog harness are designed for dogs to get more range of motion and more leverage so they can engage their whole body for faster speeds and more pulling capacity as this Roading harness does not offer those capabilities. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DOG ROADING HARNESSES