Training

Training process

Each dog is different. Some dogs learn this training very fast, some take a long time. Don't give up if the dog doesn't get it the first time. Some dogs learn from a mentor dog, some really don't like a mentor dog. Some dogs will follow a person or other team, some won't.

Basic driving commands

• Pull: Start Pulling.
• Gee or Right: Direction Command.
• Haw or Left: Direction Command.
• Over (Left/Right): Move over to the left or right and keep going (used when passing oncoming trail users).
• Haw Come: Turn left and come back past me (u-turn).
• Wait/Hold: Wait, stop, stay.
• Whoooaaa: Slow down, preparing to stop.
• STOP: The most important command.
• Easy: Go slower.
• Hike: Go fast.
• Hup! Hup!: Go faster.
• On-By: Go on past the distraction.
• Leave it!: Don't.
• Walk: Useful when dogs need to cool down or when driving around pedestrians or if the driver is on foot and out of the sulky/wagon.
• Go to the car: You'll never be lost again once your dog learns this one.
• This way: Go in this direction.
• Work hard: Dig in, pull harder.