Caniwalk - 1or 2-dogs;

is also becoming very popular in the eastern countries - same equipment applies between dog and participant, similar as for Canicross, but in this instance you walk and don't run and is very popular amongst the non-athletically participants in offering something for all in building a renewed fun loving bond between both owner and sled dog. (Picture: 1-dog Alaskan Malamute)

Canicross - 1 or 2-dogs;

is a sport of cross-country running while hitched to a single dog. It is popular in Europe. It is related to the winter dog-powered sport of skijoring and bikejoring, wherein a skier or cyclist is hitched to one to three dogs. The first World Championships were arranged in 2002 in Ravenna, Italy. Canicross is not simply walking the dog. Neither is running with a dog on a leash canicross. In canicross the dog pulls you, just like in skijoring. Equipment needed is; running harness, waist belt and a flexible line. In competitions there are more detailed requirements to the clips, and the length of the line.

Bikejoring - 1 or 2-dogs;

is a sport where a dog or team of dogs pulls a cyclist. Although any breed of dog can be used, Siberian Huskies, Samoyeds, Malamutes, Alaskan Huskies, and Pointers are probably the most popular breeds for bikejoring. Bikejoring are very beneficial to the health and fitness of dogs. The dog or dogs are fitted with x-back harnesses or other types suitable for pulling and running in. The harnesses are normally attached to a bungee towline, which clips to the front of the bicycle. Bikejoring can be fun.

Scootering (Kick Bike) - 1 or 2-dogs;

is a sport where one or more dogs pull a human riding an unmotorized kick scooter. The dogs wear the same harnesses that sled dogs wear, and are hooked to the scooter with a gangline. The gangline usually incorporates a bungie to smooth out the shocks of speeding up and takeoff. Scootering provides exercise both for the dog and musher. The dog gets exercise pulling the scooter but the musher have to help push, especially up hills. Most dogs take to this sport as they get to run as fast as they can.

Carting Teams - 3 to 8-dogs;

is a sport where the musher drives a 3-wheeled cart pulled by the dogs. The dogs are attached to the sled by soft lines to their harnesses and are directed at the musher�s command. Classes are divided into 4-, 6- or 8-dogs. There are sprint- and distance events. Distances range from 5 to 13 kilometers depending on the class (ie number of dogs) and the weather permitting not exceeding 18 degrees Celsius. The winner is the musher who competes the trail in the shortest time from start to finish.