05x02: Marte Eirin Solhaug I Pulka and combined explained

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk with World Champion in pulka and combined, Marte Eirin Solhaug.

Answering questions:

- What is Nordic style and pulka?

- How did it start? What is the history behind it?

- How do dogs react to pulling such a heavyweight?

- Why is it that they are using this shaft in the pulka?

- What do you feel is the difference compared to skijoring?

- Is there anything you have to pay more attention to when you’re doing the pulka compared to other categories?

- When you start training, do you use the 70% weight in the pulka, or do you train with lighter weights?

- Why do you think people who can do Nordic skiing or skijoring should start pulka? Why should they try it out?

- Are the dogs going gallop the full way, or can they trot?

- When can they start to train their dog with it?

- Is there anything to keep in mind in the first sessions?

And many more pro tips! Through this podcast, we want to inspire you to live an active lifestyle with your dog by talking to experts and asking how-to questions about various topics. Let us know in the comments what topics you want us to cover!