INTRODUCTION: The term cani-walk is a worldwide practice becoming a sport activity for the non-athletic owner.  Cani-walk is the sport of walking your dog in harness with equipment similar or the same used for skijoring. Cani-walk is not simply running the dog. Running with a dog on a leash is not cani-walk. In cani-walk the dog pulls you while walking. Your hands are free because your dog is attached at the belt. You need a belt, a line with an integrated shock cord and a harness for the dog. Dog speeds versus Human Speeds In cani-walk, the dog is taught to keep tension on the line while walking at human speeds. Cani-walk is typically a one dog sport. Any more power than one dog is not recommended. A dog that can heel is nice for walking down hills. A head halter on a lead is a good device for slowing a dog on the downhill if your dog doesn't heel. Your dog should be accustomed to the halter before you try it in a event. "You are only as fast as your slowest dog" is the old mushers axiom. The slowest dog in cani-walk is usually the human.  Keep Your Dogs Cool Cani-walk is a warmer weather sport and great care should be taken to monitor your dogs performance. Dogs overheat easily when working in warm temperatures. Know the limits of your dogs and keep them well hydrated. You should be extra careful in providing enough water for your dogs. If the route has no good water then you have to carry water for your dog. Cani-walk as a sports activity requires the dog to work, so overheating is always a concern. Working the dogs at daybreak or at night is a good way to avoid overheating. Avoid pavement and mid day sun. Keep the distance conservative. Ambient temperatures exceeding certain limits may be cause for cancellation of events as the safety of dogs and humans is of paramount concern. Methods Cani-walk takes a little less agility because while walking you will at the most only have one foot off the ground, therefore you will never be vulnerable when a dog is tugging you. Walking fast downhill when a dog is pulling you is not recommended. Your dog should know the command for easy. To a dog, a human walking is still slow and your dog will rarely try to break out of a walk into a trot or a lope but you will have to correct him immediately not to risk being disqualified when competing in time trails. Rules and Regulations Follow the link to the left. Events are arranged by the event giving organizations under governance of SAFDSS as prescribed by International Standards. The rules for Cani-walk is based on the same rules as for Canicross with the only difference being walking instead of running.