Dog harnesses, dog leads and other canine equipment may have been essential purchases for one US school, which has hit the headlines after adopting a sled dog.
Siberian husky Kenai has proved a hit among pupils at McKinley Alternative School, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Teacher Donna Walters took the 11-month old animal in after finding it [...]
Sled dog ‘joins US school fraternity’
November 23rd, 2009SHCGB Mid Wales sled dog rally ‘will take place on well maintained course’
November 23rd, 2009Sled dog enthusiasts heading to a Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB) rally next month have been promised a great weekend’s racing by organisers.
Event bosses said the meeting, which is taking place in Dyfnant Forest in Mid Wales, will take place on a well maintained circuit.
The two-day rally will be held on December 19th [...]
Sled dog racers and Canicross competitors set to meet for coastal event
November 20th, 2009The picturesque backdrop of the Morayshire coast awaits sled dog, Canicross and dog scooter enthusiasts next month.
Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB) officials are holding the rally in Culbin, Scotland, on December 5th and 6th.
Junior racers will also be able to take part, with proceedings kicking off with a rig inspection at 08:00 GMT.
Interested [...]
Anyone who completes Iditarod sled dog race ‘is a winner’
November 20th, 2009It is a huge achievement to finish the Iditarod sled dog race, let alone win it, it has been claimed.
Discussing the exploits of Robert Hoyte – who completed the course a number of years ago – commentator Marion George told the Ithca Journal merely taking part in the event proves a person’s strength and determination.
"Although [...]
Dog harness ‘has given schoolgirl her mobility back’
November 11th, 2009The use of a dog harness – with a little help from a canine companion – has helped a schoolgirl continue her studies, it has been reported.
Danielle Ciccotti, who attends the Norwich Free Academy (NFA), uses the equipment to help her stay on the move between classes, according to the local Bulletin news source.
The 15-year-old [...]