Pull training is designed to teach you how to teach your dog to pull (when you want them to!) and execute the commands you give them associated with dog sledding, ski-joring, carting or canicrossing. Because dogs can overheat if working in high temperatures, our pull training classes are offered in the late Summer, Fall and Spring. We are out on the trail in the winter so no classes are offered during the months of December through March. Any breed of dog can be involved in this activity as long as they are 6 months old+ and are medium to large breed dogs. This activity is not recommended for breeds with an adult weight of under 30lbs. Dogs with hip dysplasia will not be allowed to participate due to the stress placed on the rear legs and hips. Dogs under one year of age will not be allowed to pull heavy weights due to their rapidly growing bones but can learn the concept and commands.
Spring 2008 Schedule: Wednesday, April 16th and each Wednesday through May 21st from 6:00-7:00. The first class will be for introductions and gear fitting and will last until 7:30. Location: Paws Inn Resort and Training at 8127 Yale Avenue, New Germany, MN 55367 Directions: From Highway 7, west of the Lake Minnetonka area and approximately 10 miles west of St. Bonifacius and County Road 92, go south or left on County Road 33. Continue through New Germany and go west or right on County Road 30. Take the first left or go south on Yale Avenue. Paws Inn Resort and Training is at the very end of this dead end road. There is no sign. Fee: $105 plus gear estimated at $50. Gear is available from Black Ice Dog Sledding Equipment of Winsted, MN. Shilon, the owner, will be at the first class to properly fit the dogs for their gear. Required Gear: Properly fitted harness, double clipped leash, belly band, buckle or training collar. Prerequisites: None Resistration: This course requires registration in advance. Please print the registration form and mail it with your class payment to: Points Unknown, P.O. Box 311, Watertown, MN 55388. Call 612.327.6965 or email Linda@points-unknown.com with any questions.
Linda Newman grew up all over the United States in a U.S. Forest Service family. The wilderness has always been a main focus in her life. Linda had a dog all through her childhood but didn't find her true passion for them until the 1990s. Linda has been training dogs since 1994. She got her first sled dogs in 2000 and thus began her sled dog training. She came from a background of Australian Shepherds, obedience and agility training. What a shock the sled dogs provided! No more "what can I do for you, how much and how long?" More like "Right. I'm not doing that until I get what I want. Then I will decide what you get and when." She loved them nonetheless and found a way to get extraordinary things out of them and wants to share that with others. Linda's dream of a career that included her passion for the outdoors and her love and respect for her canine companions began in early 2005 when she started Points Unknown. Linda does adventure trips with the dogs in the BWCA, Canada and Minnesota. In addition to heading the dog mushing program at Gunflint Lodge, Grand Marais, MN, USA, Linda teaches pull training classes at a local training center, is a DNR Becoming an Outdoors Women program instructor and is giving dog mushing instruction and demonstrations at local events. Linda is Wilderness First Aid Certified with the Wilderness Medical Associates.
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