Drive dogs because it is a thrill to travel at the speed of dog. Lope through the woods and see a deer cross your path. Trot on city sidewalks and maneuver with skilled precision..
Dogs love to run. Dogs need to run.
Drive Dogs because it exercises dogs both physically and mentally. Drive your dog and watch him figure out what needs to be done.
Dog driving is an international sport supported by the International Association of Dog Drivers. Title your dog: www.internationaldogdrivers.org
Drive dogs because you become a team. Go places that you never would otherwise. See places and things that are new to you. McDonalds feels new when you drive up in a sulky instead of a car!
Most people drive dogs because while they can’t run, their dogs can… dogs can run for miles.
Dogs stay young for extra years when they get plenty of exercise. Dogs that pull a sulky regularly are muscular and have a tight tuck-up.
It is a thrill to travel at the speed of dog. It is also a thrill to travel with precision. To trot on a sidewalk ignoring distractions, to wait at a traffic light and then to cross the crosswalk to the other side is as fun as loping down a rail trail. Dogs that stand quietly while you harness them and wait politely while you run back into the house for something you forgot… all this no fuss teamwork is a thrill. Dogs that drive understand command words. This ability translates into the rest of their life. When age causes the sulky dog to retire, he remains responsive to language and a great companion.
The pleasure of driving dogs is even greater when you drive with a friend.
Find a dog driving friend by joining the International Association of Dog Drivers on Facebook.
Become a member of the Association and get 5% discount on sulkies.
Join the Dog Carting group on Facebook.
Join the Chalo Sulky Facebook page.
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