Life with Siberian Huskies

Training season is upon us. I now have a team and hope to run the CanAm Crown in March, provided I can prepare the dogs in time. The puppies are part of the team now and doing great. You can find me and more about SnoMotion Siberian Huskies on Facebook. Todd Johnson.

9/28/23 Togo of Seppalta is 1 year old. As of today, he has 336 miles in harness. 98% of that running dual lead with Ivan. He’s as big and tall as Ivan, and they weigh 70 lbs.

Togo has also become a great house dog. Ivan has taught him well. One of these days, I’ll try him running single-lead and see how he does.

I’ve been so busy preparing for winter and taking care of dogs. It’s hard to find time for this venue. I post on Facebook more often.

These pups have done great from birth to their first time in harness the other day. Growing large as that’s what I’m aiming for. They now range from 35-45 lbs. That’s huge for the five girls and one boy.

Good Friday provided 6 new Good Dogs! Welcome to the great white north!

1 Male, 5 Females. Left to Right (Sundance) male. The rest are females, Emma, Two-Socks, Maddie, Sophie, and Janie. (85.5% Seppala Siberians).

Ivan and Togo. Togo is now 6 months old and 56 pounds. He’s already establishing himself as a natural sled dog. He should be because his Dad was amazing.

I’ve done a lot of paintings the last couple of years. Acrylic on masonite and I also make the frames. Here are a few I’ve done mostly for their owners.

It’s taken years, but I’m finally living the dream of running dogs and building my team/kennel. Now that I’m retired, I have the time to do it right. Dogs take a lot of time and money to train and keep them fed and healthy.

These 3 are going to be my foundation dogs. Left to right, Bonkers (F) 98% Seppala, Togo (M) 97.98% Seppala, and Ivan(M) 71% Seppala. I have frozen semen from Togo’s Sire “Race of Seppalta” that may get used this summer with another Seppala female who is a little over 93%.

Clear skies and 13F temps. The first video is the “A” team. Second video is the “B” team. Road work is essential, just like sled work is. Both contribute to the dog’s abilities.