Beginner Harness Pull Clinic
2026-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
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Seasoned musher Abby Fallis is here to introduce you and your dog to the exciting world of harness sports.

This clinic will teach the fundamentals of harness sports and will show you how to start your dog off safely and how to build a solid foundation.

The skills taught in this clinic will help teams succeed in multiple pulling sports such as: bikejoring, skijoring, sledding, canicross and more.

All equipment will be provided for the clinic.

Harnesses will be available for purchase at an additional cost. Please email the Ontario Canine Wellness Centre at ontariocaninewellness@gmail.com for more information.

Instructions

Please dress according to the weather, lots of layers are recommended.

Snow Dance Sled Dog Classic
2026-02-21 00:00 - 2026-02-22 23:59
Info For ParticipantsInfo For Spectators

Date: February 21-22 2026 Event Location: Ontario Canine Wellness Centre Event Address: 1108 Payne Line Rd Douro Dummer, ON

Race Distance: Min 3 mi (4.8 km) – Max 6 mi (9.6 kmm)

Mushers meeting: Online video link to be provided to registrants

Bib Pick-up: 8:15am-9:15am Race Start: 9:30 am Race Marshall: Abby Fallis Timers: Caitlyn DeForest, Abby Fallis CLASSES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (Feb 21 – 22)

8 Dog Sled

6 Dog Sled

4 Dog Sled

2 Dog Sled

2 Dog Skijor

1 Dog Skijor

Pulk (1 dog)* This class requires multiple participants to run.

CLASSES SATURDAY ONLY (Feb 21)

Canicross

Kid and Mutt (Non-Competitive)

Registration Form

Sat FEB 21 – Sun 22, 9:30 am Start Time OCWC: 1108 Payne Line Rd, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 3A0 The start line is the place to be. The dogs are leaping four paws and four feet in the air with excitement. Handler-helpers make sure the chaos is controlled during countdown, then 3-2-1 – GO DOGGIES. Pandemonium converts to drive and they are gone and the next team is lining up. The finish line is nearby. The race course is set up so you won’t miss a thing! Events include solo and multi-dog races, a Kid and Mutt race so even the youngest can participate, and youth races celebrating our junior mushers. Don’t know what a pulka is? Come and find out! Paws hit the start line Sat at 9:30. Events continue throughout the day and commence at 9:30 again the next. Dress warm but if you get a chill, cuddle up next to the bonfire. Bring your own S’mores! Hot chocolate, coffee or tea available. Between races discover vendors offering cool dog stuff and stay for the awards ceremony on Sunday. Ask a handler/musher if you can visit their team (Always ask before approaching.) This is a family event, all are welcome. PLEASE NOTE: Only dogs registered as participants in events are permitted on the premises. For the safety of all, if you’re not a participant, please leave your dog at home.
