Pulling-harness which puts minimal pressure on the dog's hips and back, developed for dog mushing. Nansen stick harness is made for hard-working dogs who have a constant load to pull, such as a sled or other weights where the pulling center is low. This harness is co-developed with the four-time Iditarod champion, Dallas Seavey. He wanted to solve problems many mushers encounter with the rearmost dogs in the team, who are exposed to back and hip strain. The result is the Nansen stick harness, which puts less load on the dog's backend than an ordinary Nome harness. When a sled or pulka slides in the terrain, the Nansen stick harness moves up and down behind the dog's hips. This eases the load on the hips and back so that the dog's energy is better utilized, and it has a more comfortable pulling position. An elastic back piece keeps the stick in the correct position. In the neck, there is a reflective flap so that the musher can observe the dog's movement when it is dark. Nansen stick ha