Lake Tahoe Naturally Offers the Best Enrichment for Dogs
Do you own a strong sporting or working dog breed? To keep them properly challenged and tired, enrichment activities might need to be intensified. Lake Tahoe provides excellent options for such activities!
Dog-Powered Sports to Engage Your Dog
If you enjoy running and your dog has abundant energy, canicross could be the ideal sport. For canicross, you need:
- A snug, ergonomic pulling harness with a Y-shaped neck opening to allow free movement and breathing.
- A lightweight, low-sitting hip or canicross belt to prevent back pain for the runner.
- An elastic leash or canicross line to absorb shocks between you and your dog.
If running doesn't suit you, try cani-hiking or trekking—these are low-impact hiking versions of canicross.
Ultimate Outdoor Adventures with Your Dog
Even if you're not a weekend warrior, you can explore these sports to include your energetic dog in memorable outdoor activities. In each of these, your dog runs and pulls you, creating a unique team experience!
- Bikejoring: One or multiple dogs pull a bicycle guided by a person, similar to sled dog mushing but on dry land with a bike. This is also called “dryland mushing.”
If running is not quite your speed (no judgment here!), try cani-hiking or trekking, the low-impact, hiking version of canicross.
Imagine sled dog mushing, but with a bike, aka “dryland mushing.” (Learn more at NeewaDogs.com)
Author’s summary: Lake Tahoe offers various dog-powered sports that keep energetic dogs mentally and physically stimulated while strengthening the bond with their owners.