A London woman has spoken of her keenness to participate in a dog sled to raise money for a water charity. Kiri Crequer, 24, told South London Today about how she will drive her dog sled for six days in April to travel from Norway to Sweden. The Wimbledon-based freelance web editor wants to raise [...]
Charity dog sledder ‘can’t wait’ for event
September 30th, 2009Sled dog owners compete in Fairbanks canicross event
September 29th, 2009Owners of sled dogs have taken part in the second annual Dryland Race organised by the Alaska Skijoring and Pulk Association. According to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 16 competitors took part in the event on Saturday (September 26th), despite adverse weather making conditions difficult. The race was held on a gravel trail located on the [...]
Animal lovers strap on dog harnesses for Woofstock
September 28th, 2009Owners will be strapping on dog harnesses to their pets this weekend as they prepare for Woofstock. The event, taking place to raise money for the Chesapeake Humane Society, will see an array of breeds in attendance for competitions, demos, entertainment and health screenings, the Virginian-Pilot reports. In addition, a pledge walk will be taking [...]
Camaraderie drives on elderly Iditarod participant
September 25th, 2009A 72-year-old participant in last year’s Iditarod sled dog race has revealed the secret to his success – camaraderie. Ken Thomson told Cleveland Live he enjoys the bond the Oatmeal Milers group share, which has a combined age of over 365. "It’s a friendly kind of thing and generally since older runners can’t keep up [...]
Dog harness used by ‘work-loving’ canine
September 24th, 2009While dog harnesses are often used for sled sports or recreation, for one US canine it’s an essential piece of work kit. Scott Reynolds told the Detroit Free Press his German shepherd mix Sable wears the product during his day job as a sniffer dog. The animal is carving out a successful career seeking out [...]