Husky puppies are socialised for at least a year before they begin to work.

Off goes the main team, mushing around the lake at top speed.

Then they are unhitched and head for the water to cool off.

Dog Sled Training

August 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 17 °C

Along the river is the late Susan Butcher's dog training facility. Susan is an Iditarod legend. She died several years ago but her husband maintains the facility and trains and breeds mushing dogs. We are captivated by the puppies' antics; and the strength and speed of the main teamRead more