The Nordic Pulka Dog Breed

This style is less known. It is practiced with one dog, or groups from 2-4 dogs, with a harness, standing in a simple line. Pulka is performed with a skier, however. The dogs have to pull a short, flat sled, which is called Pulka, which is between the skier and them. Pulka is physical, but technique is also important, skiing technique is important, and obviously the control of the dog is vital. The total weight the dogs have to pull is (adding up the weights of the pulka, axis, harnesses, ropes and additional weight) is 20 kg for one dog, 40 kg for two, and 55 for three. Then you have to add up 10 kilograms for every dog and take away 5 kg for every bitch. Against common thought, the dogs used for Pulka are not exclusivelyNordic. In fact, these dogs are likelyto work alone. Huskies are good, but the favorite ones are the Braque Saint-Germaine and Greysters. Giant Schnauzers, Pointers, German Shepherds and Labradors are also used.

Tracking: An indispensable condition to initiate the practice of tracking is dedicating a considerable amount of time in strolling with the dog, whatever the weather. This is why tracking is perfect for those who love nature and solitude.

In off-leash tracking, the dog just follows the orders of the owner, who waits for the dog at the finish line. In on-leash tracking, owner and dog work together, the dog wearing a harness and a special trackingleash.

Depending on difficulty levels, tracks are more or less complex to recognize, including a regulated number of obtuse and 90° angles, fake tracks and objects the dog must find. When the dog finishes tracking, a process of "identification", in which the dog has to recognize who was the person that left the tracks, out of three individuals, is the final test.

The person who leaves the tracks has to be an alien person. So he/she does not change the dog's behavior.