RoseWood Rottweilers: Carting and Draft Lessons in San Diego, Californina

These pages are designed specifically for dog owners who may be looking for something new to try with their dogs. Many of my clients have found it well worth their time to make the drive from LA and Riverside Counties to San Diego.

What is Carting and Draft?
Although true draft work was for larger draft breeds, it has transitioned from actual work to a recreational dog sport that is not only great exercise but just plain fun! Along with the availability of custom equipment, it is now possible for dogs of medium size to enjoy the fun hobby of carting too. It's a great way to have fun and bond with your dog and who knows, you might even decide to try your new hobby on as a sport and earn a few titles along the way. If the thought of titles and competition sound like something you may be interested in, The American Rottweiler Club allows all breeds of dogs to enter in their carting tests and earn carting titles at three different levels. Any dog registered or not, is allowed to enter so long as it is able to pull the required 40 pounds comfortably and happily. Many non traditional draft breeds of dogs have entered in ARC carting tests throughout the years to earn titles such as German Shepherds, Dobermans, Beaucerons, Malinois, Belgian Tervuren, Australian Shepherds, Bulldogs and the list goes on. The Bernese Mountain Dog Draft test also allows alternate breeds to enter in their tests.

People who enjoy doing obedience with their dogs find the joys of carting an easy transition. Trailing in carting tests is just one way to enjoy time with your dog in cart. Going for walks in parks, carting in parades and giving rides to children are other ways to have fun and enjoy time with your dog and friends and is a sure way to attract attention.

HOW MANY LESSONS WILL IT TAKE?
Generally speaking the average dog and handler require only a few lessons to become safe and happy in a cart. I will teach you and your dog to be comfortable with your new hobby. If you wish to continue with lessons we can work together to improve your maneuvering and test skills preparing both you and your dog for your first carting competition.

All lessons are private and uninterrupted with one on one instruction. I do not offer group lessons for dogs getting started. My experience is that teaching dogs to cart in a group environment is a poor idea and is an arrangement better suited for the teacher than the dogs. I dedicate my full attention to the dog and handler to not only teach them correctly and safely to cart, but to love doing it! Once your dog is secure and happy in cart you may enjoy venturing out and meeting other people and groups who also enjoy carting with their dogs. Time spent with your dog in cart is a fun, relaxing and rewarding hobby that you will enjoy for a lifetime!

During your lessons you will also learn about the various types of carts, wagons and equipment that are available. I can help you thru the entire process of deciding which type of cart and harness is best suited for your needs. I can work with you to help you determine the correct size and measurements for your dog to assure your dog is not only well suited to his new equipment but safe and happy in it!

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LESSONS - LOCATION & COST
You say you have a busy schedule?

No Problem! Currently private lessons are available at easily accessible locations throughout North County San Diego. Rancho Bernardo Park off of the 15 and Kit Carson Parks are just two of the convenient locations I like to meet people at. Cost of the lessons are reasonable and I provide all the equipment you will need while learning. For more information regarding lessons and how to get started with your dog feel free to contact me.

About Me
My name is Sandy Kinsman. My passion for the past 22 years has been Rottweilers and one thing Rottweilers do very well is cart! I have been carting with dogs since 1998 and to date have put 20 carting titles on 7 of my own dogs. I am an ARC carting Judge and have taught carting since 2000 thru lessons, demonstration and seminar. Many of my students have gone on to successfully earn carting titles and awards.

The Los Angeles City Council passed their spay/neutre ordinance.

The ordinance will require that all dogs or cats over the age of four months be spayed or neutered unless they qualify for one of the following exemptions:
The dog or cat is registered with a registry approved by the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services and the dog or cat is used to actively show and has competed in at least one show or sporting competition in the past year or is being trained to show or compete.
(It is unclear how an owner would prove that an animal is being trained to show or compete and this would be decided by the Department of Animal Services when they draft additional regulations.)

The dog has earned, or if under 3 years old is in the process of earning an agility, CARTING, herding, protection, rally, hunting or other title from an approved registry or association.

Certification of Carting Training available.

AKC staff prepared a Drafting Business Case that was presented last week at the February Board Meeting. After thoughtful consideration, Board and staff agreed that development of an AKC Drafting Program should not proceed.

Several factors were considered in reaching this decision, including concerns that were expressed by Parent Clubs and fanciers. Among those factors were:

One-size-fits-all Draft Test regulations may not be suitable for all breeds. Fanciers may best be served by Parent Club sponsored programs that recognize and preserve the historic working functions specific to each breed.

Establishing a single set of regulations could pose administrative and safety issues for test-giving clubs due to the variations in size, hauling ability, and working speeds of eligible breeds.

Parent Club feedback revealed that many existing drafting programs are subsidized by event-giving clubs. Adding AKC event application and event service fees to current event expenses would impose additional financial burdens and could make offering AKC sanctioned Draft Tests less attractive to clubs with limited resources.

Based on current and projected participation levels, the program development and administrative costs to AKC would be significant.