I've seen the dorsal hitch design on some of the carting websites and think that honestly might be a better solution for him, but my building skills probably are not up to that. A travois might be a good intermediate step, but I also wonder if anyone's documented period dog sleds. :D
In the mean time, I'm going to keep clicking and treating. :D Today it was rainy, so we worked on downstays on the porch instead.... ---- Original Message ---- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [SCA_Coursing] Dog Training Problems, was Re: New SCA Hound Coursing Listserv Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 23:42:54 -0400 ><html><body> > > ><tt> >There is also the option of a dorsal hitch that attaches on top of >the <BR> >shoulders. I never was able to get my Dudley to get used to the >side <BR> >shafts, so we have a dorsal hitch cart that is an ancient Roman >design. <BR> > He just loves it.<BR> ><BR> >Please email me; I'll be happy to tell you more about it. >:-)<BR> ><BR> >~Catheryne Greene & Dudley the Wonder Dog.<BR> >Shrire of the Rusted Woodlands.<BR> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]<BR> ><BR> >-----Original Message-----<BR> >From: vixensmistress <[EMAIL PROTECTED]><BR> >To: [email protected]<BR> >Sent: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 03:36:19 -0000<BR> >Subject: [SCA_Coursing] Dog Training Problems, was Re: New SCA Hound ><BR> >Coursing Listserv<BR> ><BR> ><BR> >I understand. Keep trying. Use lots of treats and keep >the training<BR> >sessions under 15 minutes each. Have you tried a travois with >him?<BR> >A travois might get him used to the feel of poles on his side.<BR> ><BR> >Good Luck,<BR> ><BR> >Lady Rachel of Bhakail<BR> ><BR> ><BR> >--- In [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:<BR> >> Not too terribly complicated- he pulls a drag, and he'll pull >a<BR> >> skateboard with weight on it, but apparently standing between >shafts<BR> >> is just too much to ask of him right now. :D (this cart is just >a<BR> >PVC<BR> >> & plastic mockup- I wanted to see if he WOULD pull it before >I<BR> >> nvested money in tools and parts first :D). He's got some >Issues<BR> >> (intentional capital there :D) and new stuff is always kind of >slow<BR> >> for him- he freezes, then lays down. He's probably not ready >for<BR> >> lillies for other reasons, too. :D Maybe next year. Plus, next >year,<BR> >> my new puppy will be big enough to pull things. :D<BR> >><BR> >> Cait<BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> >Yahoo! Groups Links<BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> ><BR> > <BR> ></tt> > > > > ><!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> > ><br> ><tt><hr width="500"> ><b>Yahoo! Groups Links</b><br> ><ul> ><li>To visit your group on the web, go to:<br><a >href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/";>http://groups.yaho >o.com/group/SCA_Coursing/</a><br> ><li>To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:<br><a >href="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >ribe">[EMAIL PROTECTED]</a><br> ><li>Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the <a >href="http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/";>Yahoo! Terms of Service</a>. ></ul> ></tt> ></br> > ><!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --> > > ></body></html> ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/rkgkPB/UOnJAA/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/
