The Journey is more important than the destination
Sled dogs are amazing athletes. Watch the drive and power of these dogs in slow motion. Video by Mandy Collins.
Now I don’t claim I’m a professional trainer by any sense of the word. But I will pass on what I’ve learned over the past 40 years of working with my own dogs. These are lessons I’ve learned and sometimes the hard way. 1.… Continue Reading “Dog Training the Real World:”
You hear a lot about maintaining balance in your life. You should not overindulge in anything in life you love because it will kill you in the end. To a certain extent that is true if you are talking about drugs, booze, adrenaline, salt,… Continue Reading “Balance:”
I find it interesting that groups like PETA prefer to try and shut down a dog sled race, but let humans kill themselves climbing Mt. Everest. It’s okay for people to die doing what they love, but not dogs. To top this off, they… Continue Reading “Iditarod Debate:”
For those who believe you can force dogs to run should read this book. Everyone else should read it as well. A great story of a woman’s battle with her own loss and fears. A true story of courage in many ways besides just… Continue Reading “The Truth about the Iditarod”
What does thousands of years of breeding The Dogs of Winter produce? It produces a family member who loves children, works hard, and is a true partner and family member. The lessons learned in the harshest of lands on earth brings the warmth of… Continue Reading “The Siberian Family”
Dr. Douglas Willet was born on May 25, 1937, on a farm in Adams County, North Dakota. His love of sports, animals, and the great outdoors would lead him down a trail of dog sled racing and breeding. A journey that lasted over 30… Continue Reading “My latest Book Co-Authored with Douglas Willett.”
Ignorant narcissists Allodoxaphobia is the fear of opinions. The origin of the word allo is Greek (meaning different), dox is Greek (meaning opinions and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Allodoxaphobia is considered to be a social phobia known as Social Anxiety. What better place… Continue Reading “From the Wolfs Den:”