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Carting is a dog sport where dogs, typically larger breeds, pull carts filled with various supplies, and is also known as dryland mushing. Sulky driving is a specific type of carting where dogs pull a two-wheeled cart with a person riding, providing exercise and discipline for energetic breeds. The sport requires that the total load does not exceed three times the weight of the pulling dog, promoting safe and enjoyable participation.

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Carting

Carting is a dog sport where dogs, typically larger breeds, pull carts filled with various supplies, and is also known as dryland mushing. Sulky driving is a specific type of carting where dogs pull a two-wheeled cart with a person riding, providing exercise and discipline for energetic breeds. The sport requires that the total load does not exceed three times the weight of the pulling dog, promoting safe and enjoyable participation.

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Carting

Carting is a dog sport or activity in which a dog (usually a large


breed) pulls a dogcart filled with supplies, such as farm goods,
camping equipment, groceries or firewood, but sometimes pulling
people.[1] Carting as a sport is also known as dryland mushing
and is practiced all around the world, often to keep winter sled
dogs in competition form during the off-season. (Note that the
term "dogcart" is primarily used to mean a particular type of light
horse-drawn vehicle.)[2][3][4] A young handler driving her Collie

Sulky driving
A variety of carting is sulky driving, where a dog or dogs pulls a
two-wheeled cart (sulky) with a person riding in the sulky.[5] This
sport offers both exercise and discipline opportunities for energetic
breeds. Many working breeds are happier when given a job or
task, and carting/sulky driving can be a rewarding hobby for both
dog and owner.

The sulky is designed to have little to no weight on the dog's back,


given their sensitive spine. A widely used model is the dorsal A Black Russian Terrier carting
hitch, which involves only one shaft from the sulky that has
negative weight on the dog's harness. The dorsal hitch also
allows easier going for the dog, with free range of movement
as opposed to confining shafts on either side. This often
simplifies initial training to the sulky, as the shafts do not
interfere with the dog's movement.

Dogs from 15 kg body weight and upwards are able to pull an Dog cart during Mardi Gras in New
adult and a sulky comfortably. The general rule is that the Orleans
total load (sulky and driver) should not exceed three times the
weight of the dog doing the pulling. If, for example, the sulky
and driver totaled 150 kg, then the weight of the dog pulling would need to be at least 50 kg. Smaller
dogs may be used as long as the cart is of a type which can handle multiple dog draft, and the combined
weight of the dogs pulling is at least one third of the load being pulled.

See also
Drafting dog

References
1. "Carting Divisions, Rules and Titles" (http://www.canineshumansunited.com/uploads/3/4/8/0/
34807002/carting_draft_1.pdf) (PDF). Canineshumansunited.com. Retrieved 7 February
2019.
2. "More Sports for All Dogs: Drafting & Carting" (https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/more-sp
orts-for-all-dogs-drafting-carting-2/). American Kennel Club. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
3. "Dog carting enthusiasts keen to pull in new fans - The Country - The Country News" (http://
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12118981). The New
Zealand Herald. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
4. Falson, Sarah (30 June 2017). "Drafting dogs in suburbia" (https://www.hawkesburygazette.
com.au/story/4762858/drafting-dogs-in-suburbia/). Hawkesbury Gazette. Retrieved
7 February 2019.
5. "Beyond obedience and agility: 5 unusual dog-powered sports" (https://www.cesarsway.co
m/dog-training/toys-and-play/beyond-obedience-and-agility). Cesar's Way. 17 June 2015.
Retrieved 7 February 2019.

External links
UK Group Finder - find you local canicross, bikejor, scootering and dog-carting(rigging) club
(https://web.archive.org/web/20111117083450/http://www.canirun.co.uk/)

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