There is also the option of a dorsal hitch that attaches on top of the shoulders. I never was able to get my Dudley to get used to the side shafts, so we have a dorsal hitch cart that is an ancient Roman design. He just loves it.
Please email me; I'll be happy to tell you more about it. :-) ~Catheryne Greene & Dudley the Wonder Dog. Shrire of the Rusted Woodlands. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: vixensmistress <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 03:36:19 -0000 Subject: [SCA_Coursing] Dog Training Problems, was Re: New SCA Hound Coursing Listserv I understand. Keep trying. Use lots of treats and keep the training sessions under 15 minutes each. Have you tried a travois with him? A travois might get him used to the feel of poles on his side. Good Luck, Lady Rachel of Bhakail --- In [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Not too terribly complicated- he pulls a drag, and he'll pull a > skateboard with weight on it, but apparently standing between shafts > is just too much to ask of him right now. :D (this cart is just a PVC > & plastic mockup- I wanted to see if he WOULD pull it before I > nvested money in tools and parts first :D). He's got some Issues > (intentional capital there :D) and new stuff is always kind of slow > for him- he freezes, then lays down. He's probably not ready for > lillies for other reasons, too. :D Maybe next year. Plus, next year, > my new puppy will be big enough to pull things. :D > > Cait Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/pkgkPB/SOnJAA/Zx0JAA/PJ_qlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
