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The Journey is more important than the destination
Togo’s continuing education revolves around his pack. This is the first pup I’ve had that his mom came with him. I’ve learned a lot about how mom has tough love. She didn’t hesitate to roll or hold him down on his back when he… Continue Reading “Learning how to be a sled dog”
The young pup (Togo), runs free with the team. He’s learning all about how fun this is. This is a new concept for me in training a pup. It seems to be working for him. He’s having fun and causing chaos for the team.… Continue Reading “Togo on free run with the sled dogs”
My first winter in this land of ice and snow. I discovered that even the simplest things become difficult when the temperature is in the single digits. You don’t have any dexterity with gloves or mittens. So you pull them off to do whatever,… Continue Reading “The Great White North”
I found this podcast as an avid fan of Leonhard Seppala and his dogs. The story of the 1925 Serum run. It’s narrated, and you don’t even have to read it! Want to hear why Leonhard Seppala and his dogs are legends? Then kick… Continue Reading “What started it all”
Approximately 4 years ago, I was allowed to purchase frozen semen from a dog that lived almost 30 years ago. His name was Race of Seppalta, the 3rd best racing sled dog that dog Doug Willett raised out of 450 Seppalas over his 30-year… Continue Reading “Togo of Seppalta – II”
Never had enough snow in Virginia for this except once in 11 years. I’m learning, and I don’t crash anymore after a half dozen runs (Knock on Wood!) The pup running is my new boy Togo – II. I have a whole story about… Continue Reading “Sled Run”
I arrived in June, and it was warm, sunny, and green. Very beautiful, and I had no idea that winter would be so different. I had it in my head that there would be lots of snow and cold, but living it brings a… Continue Reading “It’s a bit different than Virginia”
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything here. The last couple of years have been trying to say the least. From June 2021 to 2022, I fought a battle with stage 3 colon cancer. I’m happy to say that it is hopefully… Continue Reading “Making a comeback”
Eventually it gets cool enough to start running again. Now at 14 months old, Ivan can run as much as I want him to. Starting out slow is always a good idea.
Life with Siberian Huskies 