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Harness Breaking Sled Dog Puppies

By |2024-02-13T13:45:51-06:00February 13th, 2024|Categories: Puppies, Sled Dogs, Training|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Harness breaking puppies is always entertaining! It's a lot of fun watching them learn how to run in harness and figure out how to manage the gangline. By using a tether at the kennel it automatically trains them how to get untangled in a hurry. Young dogs can start at 6-7 months old, slow, [...]

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How Sled Dogs Stay Cozy and Warm in the Winter

By |2024-01-16T08:41:20-06:00January 16th, 2024|Categories: Bedding, Dog House, Kennel, Sled Dogs, Straw|Tags: , , , , , |

If there's anything besides running and feed time that sled dogs love, is new straw day! Good, clean, hollow straw that doesn't break down easily is an excellent natural insulator for sled dog houses. Most dogs will move the straw around and make their beds accordingly. From October through April we supplement their houses [...]

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Do Sled Dogs Get Cold Feet?

By |2022-12-07T08:16:05-06:00December 7th, 2022|Categories: Athletes, Breeding, Canine Health, Dog Sledding, Wolves|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

NO! Sled dogs are very close relatives to wolves built and evolved in harsh winter climates, and wolves are as tough as they come. Thick coats allow them to sleep outside in the snow with no shelter. Most sled dogs don't need this coat as they have insulated dog houses and kennels to keep [...]

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Kennel and Ride Rules

By |2022-10-19T05:12:51-05:00March 27th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Thank you for your interest in dog sledding with us! We want you to have a great time riding in the sled creating memories, capturing media, and meeting our amazing working dogs. For your safety and the safety of the ride and dogs, here are our rules for participation. Our driveway is located [...]

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Tips for Beginner Mushers Including Quotes!

By |2021-04-09T10:29:54-05:00August 7th, 2020|Categories: Athletes, Dog Sledding, How To, Humor, Kennel, Sled Dogs, Winter|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

When you are dipping your feet in the sport of mushing, you will save years of hard work by working with a mentor. I learned more in two years with my mentors at Windigo than most people will learn in ten years of doing this yourself. Here is a video I made for some [...]

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