After a quick two month break we are back on the trails again. In these short 2 or 3 mile runs on the dirt roads we will be training the Deadwood pups (a whole litter named after the HBO series: Alma, Jewel, Ellsworth, Wu, Swidgeon, Joanie and Sophia) to run in lead. It was the first run with my son, Tyler up in Alaska and I appreciate the extra hand. He has a lot to learn the summer to become a musher.
Run went well. Tried Swidegon in lead for a bit and he wanted to pull over towards the water puddles and a man walking his dog. Work to do!
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June 15, 2011 at 8:49 am
Interesting photos and video. I have always wondered about how mushers prepare their pups for the Iditarod.
June 15, 2011 at 10:40 am
Thank you for your comment. Yes many mushers train all year. Leader training is probably the most important thing.
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 8:51 am
How cool is that? 🙂
Interesting post — never think about the summer training schedule. Very fun…
June 15, 2011 at 10:39 am
Thank you for your comment. Yes, we train in the summer if it is cool enough. In the mornings it is still in the 40s.
Robert
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June 15, 2011 at 9:49 am
Alaska is on my To-Do list, and I must give Mushing a try, it looks like so much fun! Congrats on Freshly Pressed.
June 15, 2011 at 10:38 am
It is great fun! I have been dreaming on the Iditarod for 20 years. I made the jump to move up here last August. Thanks for the comment.
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 10:06 am
Thanks for these photos and video.
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June 15, 2011 at 10:37 am
you are welcome!
June 15, 2011 at 10:48 am
i’m not a fan of cold, but for some reason mushing always appealed to me. seems fun and adventurous. would love to try it sometime!
June 15, 2011 at 11:51 am
video image that is interesting, thank you share your story in your blog, I now can feel the beauty of living in Alaska
June 15, 2011 at 11:55 am
Great post! I visited Alaska during the summer a few years ago and loved. Looking forward to returning during the Iditarod.
Big congratulations on being Freshly Pressed!
June 15, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Thank you for reading and taking time to comment. Look me up when you are up in Alaska for the Iditarod.
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 2:36 pm
When I was a teenager I was a fan of Three Dog Night. I still am. In a different vein I can’t even imagine an eight or ten dog night. I have a friend that mushes. I am sure that you like he march to a different tune than me. That I respect in anyone. Nice post and pics and all the luck in the world to you in 2013
June 15, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Try it with 50 howling huskies! It’s a lifestyle that is highly addicting. Thank you for reading and your comment.
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm
I allways wanted to try this
June 15, 2011 at 3:31 pm
thank you for reading and your comment!
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Looks amazing! That’s something I’d love to do one day. 🙂
June 15, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Thank you for your comment! Once you try it you will be hooked!
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 4:07 pm
omg … I had this wonderful flashback when I saw the first picture. Ah … 30 some odd years ago I was stationed at Ft Greeley … Got out and stayed there for a few years. I had 22 dogs at one time and ran a team almost everyday – even if it was just to the grocery store! haha Thanks for the memories! 🙂
June 15, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Thank you so much for reading and the comment! I used to take my dog team to the little mom and pop grocery store in Minnesota when I lived there. Too much snow to justify driving.
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Great information…loved the video. Looks like your training paid off. We love traveling to Alaska, our daughter lived for several years. We rented a motor home and toured at our leisure. Great pix too.
June 15, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Thanks for taking the time to comment, read and watch my little video. Alaska is a great place. I have been here less than a year so I havent seen a lot of it yet.
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Nice dogs, I’ve been an owner myself but never knew how to train it to the basics like peeing at the right place. Do you have any tip for me?
June 15, 2011 at 5:54 pm
In regards to training the dogs to relieve themselves on command while running in a team, I havent seen that happen. Usually we break every couple hours for a snack and a “good dog” and they do it then.
Thanks for the comment.
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 8:12 pm
What a great post! I am going to follow your training it is really exciting.
June 15, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Thank you! I’ll post throughout the year. Lots of exciting things coming up with this young team!
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 10:29 pm
great post. Amazing dogs.I wonder how you trained them.
June 15, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Thank you! Regarding training: we were on the trails for well over 2500 miles last winter.
Robert
June 15, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Like the dogs’ enthusiasm!
June 15, 2011 at 11:55 pm
Thank you for your comment.
Robert
June 16, 2011 at 1:32 am
Nice…
June 16, 2011 at 11:25 am
Thank you
June 16, 2011 at 2:27 am
mmm, canine route march 🙂
June 16, 2011 at 11:24 am
Thanks for reading and the comment!
Robert
June 16, 2011 at 3:20 am
That looks so beautiful! Absolutely fantastic blog! I love dogs!
June 16, 2011 at 11:25 am
Thank you for reading and your comment. It is a life that I wouldn’t give up for the world!
Robert
June 16, 2011 at 4:28 am
Great post! What an exciting and unique life you share. Looking forward to following your journey and interests.
June 16, 2011 at 11:26 am
Thank you. I post often about my adventures on the trails in Alaska. Keep in touch.
Robert
June 16, 2011 at 7:13 am
Very interesting; what a great post!
June 16, 2011 at 11:26 am
Thank you for reading and your comment.
Robert
June 16, 2011 at 4:37 pm
great post!
June 16, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Thank you!
June 17, 2011 at 4:39 am
🙂 thanks super
June 20, 2011 at 8:20 am
Thanks, Nice topic man.
June 20, 2011 at 8:22 pm
nature pic.Ihave dogs too