What do you feed the
dogs?
During
the winter season we feed the dogs a high energy kibble that is 30% protein and
20% fat (30/20). We feed them dry kibble morning and evening and at lunch we
feed them our special “Goop”. This mixture consists of raw meat, eggs, rice,
wheat germ, oat meal, and garlic. In the off season they are fed a 27/12 kibble
once a day. Also, at lunch to keep them hydrated we bait their water with
hamburger meat to entice them to drink plenty of water.
Do the dogs like doing
this?
We
always laugh at this one, because it’s so obvious once we hit the trail that the
answer is yes. All breeds of dogs are happiest when they have a job to do.
Alaskan huskies are only happy laying on the couch after a good hard run.
It’s impossible to push a rope, so when you see the line that attaches the team
to the sled as taut as a guitar string you know the dogs are really into their
jobs.
What should I wear?
See
the page titled
“WHAT TO WEAR” .
Do you breed the dogs?
Yes,
but not always. Many kennel owners are very proud of their line of dogs. So
proud in fact that they never breed to a dog outside their own kennel. This
leads to a stagnant kennel that never improves beyond a certain level. We
occasionally buy proven dogs from other kennels just to keep improving our
kennel.
What do you do in
the summer?
We own 78 Alaskan Huskies, taking care of them
is a year round, seven day a week job. Our dogs truly are our life.
What do the dogs do in
the summer?
We offer tours. See
TOURS page.
We also run them with an ATV or let them run loose
in a large 1/2 acre enclosure at our cabin kennel.
Are the dogs friendly?
Dogs
are just like people in many ways. They each have their own unique
personalities. They are all friendly, but some are more outgoing than others,
just like people. On a team of twelve dogs there may be one shy dog and eleven
that can’t get enough attention. You’ll easily know which is which.
What level of experience
and fitness is required?
On our
basic tour, no experience is required and no specific level of fitness. Our
race training program and overnight trips do require a moderately fit
individual. See our Programs section for further explanation.
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