MARITIME ASSOCIATION OF HARNESS DOG SPORTS
Promoting & supporting harness dog sports in NS, NB & PEI
MAHDS CLUBS
MAHDS Clubs are held to a strict standard of safety and conduct.
As Clubs affiliated with MAHDS (the regional organization responsible for the safe conduct of harness dog sports in the Maritimes), all MAHDS Clubs and their members must adhere to the MAHDS Code of Conduct & Club Guidelines.
MAHDS clubs receive support and assistance with set-up, club events, and organization and are eligible for team awards and inclusion in annual team rankings. MAHDS Clubs are also protected by MAHDS' insurance policy regardless of their incorporation status.
Joining a MAHDS Club means you have the benefit of a safe, fun & positive experience in harness dog sports!
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There are three types of MAHDS Clubs:
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Member Clubs
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Satellite Clubs
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Probationary Clubs
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Don't see a MAHDS Club in your area? Interested in setting one up?
Contact us for more information!
New Brunswick
Moncton
Dog Runners Club
MDR is MAHDS Member Club located in the Moncton area. They focus on small team harness dog sports and practice a variety of disciplines, hosting weekly group runs, socials, time trials, and events.
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Port City
Dog Runners Club
Based in the Saint John area, the Port City Dog Runners primarily focus on canicross when it comes to group events, but hope to add additional sports such as bikejoring, skijoring & kick sledding as the group progresses. PCDR is a MAHDS Member Club.
Radical Harness Dogs
The Radical Harness Dogs are a MAHDS Satellite Club located in Fredericton, NB
Nova Scotia
Club DogRunnin
Located in Halifax, CDR focuses on canicross, though their members practice various disciplines. They host weekly group runs at Long Lake Provincial Park, as well as training, events and social gatherings!
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CDR is a MAHDS Member Club.
Colchester
Trail Dogs Club
The Trail Dogs are an MAHDS Satellite Club running and biking the trails of Colchester County! They primarily focus on bikejor and canicross, but practice various disciplines when the climate and the group allow!
Cape Breton Harness Dogs
Newly minted in 2021 and based in beautiful Cape Breton, NS, the Cape Breton Harness Dogs are a MAHDS Satellite Club.
Check out their Facebook page for more info and to connect with them!