Skijoring (Skiing With Your Dog)
Skijoring is another term that many of us may not be familiar with. By definition it's a sport that originated in Scandinavia where a cross country skier is pulled by a dog, or a horse. It is in the same family as dog mushing, canicross, bikejoring and scootering which all use dog power for assistance.
Today, skijoring is growing as a winter sport for people who enjoy the outdoors and spending time with their pets. And while some skijorers enjoy participating in competition, most people just prefer the quiet solitude of cross country skiing with their dogs.
Skijor belts and towlines may be somewhat similar, but in our opinion the type of dog harness you choose should depend on the type of sport you will be doing.
Until recently the X-back harness has been the #1 choice for most dog powered sports. An X-back is still the most ideal for mushing where the tow line angles downward, but it can lift off the dog when used for skijoring if the line isn't kept tight.
Using the Canadog shorty harness or the Ultra Paws one harness gives you greater control in skijoring, canicross, and bikejoring where the tow line angles upward, keeping the harness securely on the dog.
The other type we recommend is designed similar to a fastback harness, but has a belly strap to keep the dog from backing out of the harness. This is the style found in the Ruffwear Omnijore System.
Ultimately the choice is yours and what you think will be the most comfortable for your dog in these activities.
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(Our equipment is manufactured by Canadog in Canada, and Ultra Paws and Ruffwear in the US. We know you will be very satisfied with their products.)
Skijor Hip Belt$74.95 
Ergonomically designed and perfected by champions - Ultra Paws offers the only patented belt on the market. Ideal for skijoring, canicross, or rollerjoring. Five sizes for children through large adults. |
One Dog 8 Foot Tow Line$21.95 
Hit the trails with this Ultra Paws 8 Foot (2.438M) Tow Line with bungee for smoother pulling action. Great for skijoring or rollerblading. |
Two Dog 8 Foot Tow Line$34.95 
Run two dogs side by side with this Ultra Paws Two Dog Tow Line. (Neck line sold separately.) |
Double Neck Line$12.95 
This Ultra Paws Neck Line helps run two dogs side by side. |
Adjustable One Harness$27.95 
This Ultra Paws adjustable harness requires only two measurements to choose the right size. Our patent pending harness is padded with fleece and adjusts in four places to fit growing and hard to fit dogs. Multi-Use for pulling, training, walking or contro |
One Dog Skijor Package$126.85 
This complete package includes the Ultra Paws® Skijor Hip Belt with patented soft safety release, padded harness, and tow line for one dog. (Only available from us with Medium Size Belt and Large Size One Harness, which is the most popular combo.) |
One Dog 10 Foot Tow Line$24.95 
Hit the trails with this Ultra Paws 10 Foot (3.04M) Tow Line with bungee for smoother pulling action. Great for recreational sledding or bikejoring. |
Omnijore Joring System$149.95 
The Omnijore™ Joring System by Ruffwear is a veratile design used for dog-pulling activities like mountainboard-joring, skatejoring, bikejoring, and canicross. It can even be used for skijoring so you can enjoy joring all year round! |
Double Skijor Sport Kit with Shorty Harness
$150.00
Double Skijor Sport Kit by Canadog...Twice the dog power, twice the fun! END OF SEASON SALE! |
Single Skijor Sport Kit with Shorty Harness
$120.00
The Skijoring harness equipment found in our Single Skijor Sport Kit by Canadog is just another way to get active with your best friend! END OF SEASON SALE! |
Ski Spot Run Book
$18.95
Ski Spot Run written by Matt Haakenstad & John Thompson. Learn the basics of skijoring, canicross, bikejoring and rollerjoring, all with a great sense of humor! |
