Introduction to Harness Dog Sports
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Location Halifax, NS
- Price $50.86
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at the "Introduction to Harness Dog Sports" clinic on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at Long Lake Provincial Park in Halifax! This exciting event is designed for dog lovers eager to explore the dynamic world of harness sports through canicross. Kicking off at 9:00 AM, participants will have the opportunity to bond with their furry friends while learning essential commands for effective teamwork.
Throughout the session, you and your dog will master key skills such as starting, stopping, and safely navigating around other participants—all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. With gear provided for rental, you’ll be equipped to dive right into the action. Don't forget to bring a well-fitting harness designed for harness dog sports, as well as a canicross belt or hands-free leash. The clinic is priced at $45 per person, which includes gear rental and a yearly club membership. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your dog's skills and have a great time! Register by Thursday, November 13th, to secure your spot!
Throughout the session, you and your dog will master key skills such as starting, stopping, and safely navigating around other participants—all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. With gear provided for rental, you’ll be equipped to dive right into the action. Don't forget to bring a well-fitting harness designed for harness dog sports, as well as a canicross belt or hands-free leash. The clinic is priced at $45 per person, which includes gear rental and a yearly club membership. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your dog's skills and have a great time! Register by Thursday, November 13th, to secure your spot!
Organiser's Description
*Postponed to November 15th due to the weather. Registration has been extended until Thursday, November 13th at 9:00. We are excited to announce that the Halifax Harness Hounds will be hosting an Introduction Clinic for Harness Dog Sports on Saturday, November 15th at 9:00am. It will take place at Long Lake Provincial Park located at 10 Dunbrack St (the main entrance).We will teach you the basics of harness sports through canicross. We always start on our feet as this is the safest and easiest way to teach your dog new commands.
During the session you and your dog will learn how to communicate and begin working together as a team by practicing:starting and stoppingspeeding up and slowing downhow to safely pass others without engaginghow to anticipate and avoid distractionshow to navigate directionsWe will also learn how the gear works, discuss mileage building and safety practices while working with your dog in harness!GEAR:We will have gear on hand for teams to borrow during the session.You will need:1) A well fitting harness designed for harness dog sports
2) A canicross belt and bungee or a hands-free leashProperly fitting gear is very important. We have lots of gear on hand but we ask that you arrive with a back-clip harness in the off chance we do not have a harness that fits your dog or we have multiple dogs the same size. At the end of the class, we will show you how to measure your dog to ensure you are all set to get your own gear too!
COST:45$ per person. Includes gear rental for the class, your class fee, & club yearly membership.
During the session you and your dog will learn how to communicate and begin working together as a team by practicing:starting and stoppingspeeding up and slowing downhow to safely pass others without engaginghow to anticipate and avoid distractionshow to navigate directionsWe will also learn how the gear works, discuss mileage building and safety practices while working with your dog in harness!GEAR:We will have gear on hand for teams to borrow during the session.You will need:1) A well fitting harness designed for harness dog sports
2) A canicross belt and bungee or a hands-free leashProperly fitting gear is very important. We have lots of gear on hand but we ask that you arrive with a back-clip harness in the off chance we do not have a harness that fits your dog or we have multiple dogs the same size. At the end of the class, we will show you how to measure your dog to ensure you are all set to get your own gear too!
COST:45$ per person. Includes gear rental for the class, your class fee, & club yearly membership.
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Introduction to Harness Dog Sports
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