Sophia enjoying her training wheels—at seven months of age. You can’t start them too young!
To make your own training wheels, CLICK THE SMILING FACE above for directions.
Fun Things to do with Your Draft Dog yard work-move rock, firewood, etc. . paper route . haul horse/cattle feed . parades . give kids rides . bring groceries home . winter sled rides . enter draft test
Getting Started Articles
Introduction to Carting
Carting Primer
Carting with your Berner
Training Dogs to Accept the Cart
Carting with your Rottweiler
How to Train your Dog for a Draft Trial
Buying or Making Draft Equipment
Draft Equipment, Harnesses and training video from Dogworks
Harnesses, cart, wagons from Nordkyn Outfitters
Sledding-based equipment from Ikon Outfitters
Handcrafted Carts by Wilczek
Handcrafted Carts by Galunas
PVC Cart Plans
Box Style Cart Plans
On-Line Discussion Groups
Join Carting-L
Join Carting, drafting dog
Draft Rules
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Rules
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Rules
Newfoundland Club of America Draft Rules
New England Drafting and Driving Club Draft Rules
Proposed AKC Drafting Regulations
