Category: Dogs

The Real World:

Mr. Cooper gets a bath when it rains. He gets brushed out when I have time. I guess I abuse him for not putting bows in his hair and letting him be a dog. Even so, I think he is as happy as a… Continue Reading “The Real World:”

Arctic Breeds 101

How can sled dogs do what they do? Here is the answer for the less informed.

It’s time to educate the masses:

“I don’t want to see another dog or cat born.” – Wayne Pacelle, Former CEO Humane Society of the United StatesAnimal rights extremists like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), and the Animal Liberation Front… Continue Reading “It’s time to educate the masses:”

Walk the Walk:

I talk and write a lot about huskies. I try to bring you the essence of what they really are. They are not toys, they are the real deal. To have a relationship with these dogs is somewhat of a religious experience. And to… Continue Reading “Walk the Walk:”

A Team of like hearts:

The mighty have fallen:

Queen Nikki the 1st is pouting about her demotion to dog housing while we clean out the basement. Even royalty has its downfalls.

DOG LOVERS, PET OWNERS, AND MUSHERS:

This is a post from FB from my former Kennel partner in Maine. He wants to address the PETA types who wish to shut down working dogs and sled dogs in particular. I think it’s a great educational article about the Arctic breeds. We… Continue Reading “DOG LOVERS, PET OWNERS, AND MUSHERS:”

The Next Generation

There is more to education than books. Kids need to experience everything they can. For without that, they will never find their own happiness.

Wisdom From an Arctic Musher.

“Ordinary dogs have accomplished extraordinary things because they didn’t know they couldn’t.” In this quote, if we replace “dogs” with people, then I believe we can apply this philosophy to our personal everyday lives. We’ve been taught since we were youngsters sitting in a… Continue Reading “Wisdom From an Arctic Musher.”

A Bond:

A bond is formed between dogs and mankind,and soon our hearts become intertwined.The mixture of two souls combined,growing together, two hearts aligned. Sharing life’s ups and downs with us,a smiling face, so full of trust.Able to alleviate all our fears, and dry up our unscheduled… Continue Reading “A Bond:”