Everything you need to know about skijoring and skiing with dogs gathered in one place!

On this page, you will find information about equipment, how to get started, interviews with professional athletes, and training tips useful even for the most experienced skijoring enthusiasts.

Guide to skijoring with dogs – the best tips from professional athletes - Read here.

Everything you need to know to take your dog skiing - Read here.

Gear up for skijoring

Having the right skijoring equipment will enhance your experience.

A pulling-harness, an elastic line, and a skijoring belt are the key items needed to go skiing with your dog:

• Pulling-harness – Distributes the pull-force evenly, allowing your dog to breathe and move unrestricted.
• Elastic line – Softens sudden pulls. Recommended length is 2.8 meters or longer.
• Skijoring belt – Hands-free belt that provides comfort and freedom of movement when skiing with your dog.

Learn more about skijoring equipment - Read here.

Free skijoring courses

11-week online and free beginner's course in skijoring with dogs led by European skijoring champion Cajsa Grape – Learn more and join Couch to skijoring

Skijoring training tips

Before you even get on the skis, you can prepare your dog by teaching them cues, how to pull, introducing them to the ski and other useful skills.  

We have gathered the best tips from our athletes, to help you succeed from the very beginning. 

• How to teach your dog to pull - Learn more

• Line out training - Learn more

• How to teach directions to your dog - Learn more

Inspiration - skiing with dogs

Podcast episodes about skiing with dogs

• Julie Thue Holthe: Everything you need to know about skijoring with dogs – Listen on Spotify – Listen on Apple Podcasts – Watch on Youtube
• Andre Boysen-Hillestad: Line out training with a World champion – Listen now – Listen on Spotify – Listen on Apple Podcasts – Watch on Youtube
• Ole Einar Bjørndalen: Mental training secrets of an Olympic athlete - Listen now - Listen on Spotify - Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Elisa Deutschmann: Ski mountaineering with dogs - Listen now - Listen on Spotify - Listen on Apple Podcasts

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