The Journey is more important than the destination
Huskies are not like normal dogs. They have their own ways about doing things including relaxing. When your neighbor calls and says to check on your dog because they think she might be dead. Nope that’s a husky.
Thoughts on the past year: I look back on the past year, and man, was it a bitch! The world has changed so much in such a short time. Some folks can’t deal with it or have a challenging time, which is understandable. You… Continue Reading “Thoughts about 2020”
If Leonhard Seppala is in an article. I’m going to read it and probably like it. He’s the top tier that all mushers and sled dogs aspire to be. A true legacy and hero to both man and dogs. https://www.inverse.com/science/the-science-behind-sled-dogs?fbclid=IwAR2-ca3KEXQjZ2ifNssDG-Nity0BnkiSFft3T04a3L_2mMbWJ3_s4tF9f6Q
The Proper Way to Raise and Train a puppy: BLUF: That’s military Lingo for “Bottom Line Up Front.” BLUF: You raise and train them to fit your life, not the lives of others. Now, you can join a bunch of groups that will tell… Continue Reading “Dog Training”
Ivan’s education continues: Dogs training dogs. This is the third run with the bike. Never mind the two walks that occur every day. You will see he gets distracted by a walker. Next, I trick him by going straight instead of left, and up… Continue Reading “Sled Dog: Puppy Training”
There Was A Time: There was a time not so long ago,when Northern dogs ruled the snow.Before man invented the snowmobile,they relied on dogs with hearts of steel. For in those lands full of frozen drifts,when life and death can suddenly shift.Dogs born under… Continue Reading “My Sled Dog Poetry”
Caribou Maine is the answer. Snow Country, and perfect for sled dogs. Most of our pups are sold before they are born. Why is that? Because we health test the dam and sire, and the pups DNA with Emark. Breeding pairs are cleared of… Continue Reading “Where do our dogs come from”
21 weeks old. 41.5 lbs. 21″ tall at the withers. Ivan got his first Big Boy collar. Not to mention his trip to the vet to get his last booster shots for Distemper and Lepto. I’m pretty happy he’s gotten over throwing up in… Continue Reading “Ivan Update”
138 days old and walking is not enough to keep this guy drained of energy. I hooked him up to wheels with my best leader Cooper. Less than a half-mile run but it was enough to get him drained. A good training run and… Continue Reading “Ivan’s First run”
137 days old. 38 lbs. and 21″ tall at the withers. This guy is growing up fast. Already he is a powerhouse in harness. Long legs makes him fast as well. He moves so well, just a smooth gait that covers ground at an… Continue Reading “Ivan UpDate”