carting
n.— «To keep the dogs performing at their best, Syar uses a technique called “carting,” where the dog runs alongside a golf cart at various speeds. In other cases, Syar or her assistant, T.J Plutchak, trains the dogs on a treadmill.» —“Showing off a champion” by Megan Wood Press-Tribune (Granite Bay, California) Oct. 3, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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