‼️Registration for this event will close Friday May 9th at 5pm ‼️
**THIS EVEN WILL BE TEMPERATURE DEPENDING- if it is too warm we will postpone **
Do you have a dog? Do you love to run, bike, hike, or ski? Do you wish you could safely bring your dog with you? Well have we got the club (and a new sport or 5) for you! Join us for a chance to learn more about canicross and other harness dog sports with the Moncton Dog Runners!
Whether you ultimately want to bikejor, skijor, kicksled, canicross, or canihike, we will teach you all you need to know to get started! You can participate at a walk or a run - your choice!
During the session, you and your dog will learn how to communicate and start working together - specifically, you'll learn:
- how to start and stop
- how to speed up or slow down
- how to safely pass others without engaging
- how to anticipate and avoid distractions
- how to navigate directions
- how to read your dog's body language PLUS we'll go over how the gear works, best practices for safety while working with your dog in harness, mileage building, and some canine training plan basics.
SPECIFICS:
Start Time: 8am (gear fitting) 8:30am (instruction and training)
Location: Mapleton Park (Gorge Road parking lot)
Estimated distance: +/-2KM
Pace: No specific pace requirements to join. You can take the class at a walk or a run - it is totally your choice!
# of dogs: One dog attached at a time, but you are welcome to bring multiple and change them out during the course
COST:
$50 per person. Includes gear rental for the class, your class fee, & club membership.
REGISTRATION:
Please submit your registration via Race Roster here:
raceroster.com/events/2025/105573/intro-to-harness-dog-sports
GEAR: proper gear is required to participate - We have plenty of loaner gear available for use during the class if you don't have your own.
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