Basic Sled Dog Course on Handling, Training, Feeding and Taking Care of Sled Dogs

During our three day mushing intensive course we will address topics such as:

 Basic command teaching (gee, haw, on by, gee over / haw over, line out, etc.)

 Building a team

 Integrating a new dog in team

 Proper equipment, harness types / fits

 Feeding and Nutrition of sled dogs

 Health care, handling of dogs, etiquette

 Common problems (passing, etc.)

Together we will work on 101 basis with each participant and his/her dog(s), address specific issues, needs and questions.

We will work as a group as well as individually with each one of you.

Discussion, usefull tips and a lecture on various topics from the field of mushing, nutrition and health is included and will take place during evenings of the training weekend.

Course program:
DAY 1 (Friday):
Arrival
Introduction, accommodation
Dinner
Discussion

DAY 2 (Saturday):
Breakfast
Equipment instructage, theory
101 Training and team training
Lunch
Addressing problems, learning commands and training methods
Dinner
Evening lecture
Open discussion

DAY 3 (Sunday):
Breakfast
Team training and 101 training
Feeding, nutrition, health care
Lunch
Discussion and course roundup
Departure

What should you bring?
Don't forget to bring your mushing equipment, food for your dogs, dishes, training cart/bicycle/scooter/sled, if you have them. You will need a harness, colar and leash. Equipment is also possible to purchase on place.
Make sure to bring clothes suitable for the particular season. We will train in any weather, so please make sure to bring extra clothes and shoes/boots.

 How to Get Here 

We have veterinary clinic nearby!

Evening Lectures
Booking and attending only the evening lecture is possible upon email arrangement - please contact us or check out our news blog for available dates, places and lecture topics.

Price 180:- SEK / person
Price includes cofee/tea and snacks

For more info, please contact us at info@nordichuskyfarm.com or (+46) 0670 320 20.