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Basic Harness

A 4-step crash course about the uniform our sleddogs wear at work: the harness.

  • 142 learners

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  • 9 videos

    with 4 quizzes

  • Certificate

    After completion

  • Beginner

    Skill level
    what to expect

    A few more words about Basic Harness

    This 4-step course will teach you the very basics of sleddog harnesses. After completion, you will know the shape and purpose of the Nome Harness, you will have seen different ways of harnessing and you will be confident on how to find the right harness fit for your dog.

    You will learn about:

    • The origins of the harness
    • The function & parts of the harness
    • Harnessing you dog correctly
    • How to fit a harness properly
    • The consequences of using too small or large harnesses on your sleddogs
    meet your instructor

    Marlene Hällström

    • Competitive distance musher
    • IFSS Mid-distance World Champion of 2022
    • Current chief manager of the Swedish National Sled Dog Team
    • Owner of the Yabasta Siberian Husky Kennel
    • Masters student of Clinical Animal Behaviour at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
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    Words from our students  

    The lessons are short and well structured, the contents are explained distinctly and illustrated with pictures and/or drawings, which helps a beginner to see how it looks like.

    I highly recommend this course to everyone - whether you’re just starting with mushing or want to refresh your memory!

    team snøsnute
    A well developed course with great insights! Great for both beginners to learn the basics and for those who wants to freshen their knowledge :)

    VIKTORIA,
    TEAM RIVERHUSKIES

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