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Handle all dogs in a humane manner.
ASC will not tolerate any physical abuse or inhumane treatment of animals.
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Abide by all municipal Animal Control
ordinances and city, state and federal Park regulations.
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License dogs as required by law.
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Keep dogs current on rabies vaccinations, as
required by municipal and state Law. ASC strongly recommends dogs be
vaccinated against parvovirus and other highly contagious diseases.
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Keep any sick dogs with infections or
contagious diseases (parvovirus, kennel cough, etc.) away from trailheads
and trails.
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Do not skijor with a dog or dogs showing
signs of physical injury, or which are not capable of running.
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Bag and remove any feces or trash from the
holding areas and place in the bins provided.
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Restrain dogs before and after skijoring,
either by attaching to snub chains or leads or leaving in your vehicle. Keep
dogs within three feet of you or your vehicle.
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Do not let dogs run loose on the trail or in
the holding area.
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Be in control of your dog or dogs
at all times.
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Be able to cross country ski competently and not ski with any more dogs than
you can handle.
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Use proper equipment, including cross
country skis, poles, boots, belt, shock-cord bungee line and harness.
Necklines are recommended for tandem dogs; do not use choke collars.
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Be aware of the behavior of your dog or
dogs, particularly aggressive behavior and restrain your dog or dogs from
attacking other dogs or people. Particularly aggressive dogs should either
be left at home or wear a humane muzzle.
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Be courteous to other skijorers, skiers or
trail users. When passing from behind, call "Trail" and "On your right
(or left)". If being passed, move to one side, slow down or stop and
pull your dog toward you. In head-on passes, pull to the right and pull your
dog close to you. Yield to faster skijorers or skijorers coming downhill.
