Mileage:  50 Miles Total

There is no time limit to achieve this.  Mileage log is on the honor system.  You can take the test without having completed the 50 miles.

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Drivers Meeting:  Applicants will bring dogs on leash to meeting.  Be prepared to answer judge's questions on:  

• Good dog care

• Public image

• Calm

• Common sense

• Dog on leash, under control

• Identify signs of overheating

• Demonstrate knowledge of your dog's condition

• Signs of distress

 

1.  Equipment: (ALL Equipment must be in "good working condition")

• Any Non-Motorized Wheeled Vehicle (Including functioning brakes)

• Items To be carried with you and your team (In a pack or on Non-Motorized Wheeled Vehicle):

  • Properly fitted helmet

  • 1 dog line (6'-8' from post)

  • Poop bags

  • Properly fitting harness

  • Water

  • Water bowl

  • Booties

  • Leash

  • Multi tool or knife

  • Long pants

  • Sturdy shoes

  • Basic first aid kit for human/dog

  • Optional:  ice pack, knee and elbow guards, gloves

 

2. Demo:

• harness dog

• Bootie dog

• Hook up, show control of dog

 

3. Trail skills:

• Command turns: gee, haw

• On by a distraction

  • a. dog on leash

  • b. show trail ettiquette

  • c. other

• Same direction passing

• Wait

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