Sled dog competitors in the Yukon Quest will not be affected by the Canadian Rangers (CR) pulling out of maintaining its course, it has been stated. Organisers have promised to bring in a new team to manage the site before the big kick-off on February 6th, according to CBC News. Executive director Wendy Morrison said [...]
Yukon Quest changes ‘will not hamper sled dog competitors’
November 11th, 2009Pack up your dog scooter for SDAS rally
November 10th, 2009Dog scooter racing is set to be on the agenda at a meeting north of the border next month. The Sled Dog Association of Scotland (SDAS) is holding a championship event in Kershope on December 12th and 13th, with organisers promising a hard-packed grassy course. Racers will compete along a 2.5-mile circuit with a 1.3-mile [...]
Canine owners ‘should know when dog harness or lead is appropriate’
November 10th, 2009Different breeds of canine are more suited to certain types of equipment such as dog harnesses and leads, it has been asserted. Gregg Flowers, owner of training company Dog’s Best Friend, wrote a column for the Shreveport Times detailing how and when various pieces of kit should be used. A reader wrote in to the [...]
Charity sled dog trek ‘comes with responsibility’
November 9th, 2009A man planning to embark on a sled dog trek around the North Pole for charity has underlined his responsibilities on the trip. Mike Perrick told the Irish Herald when it comes to fuelling the team with food during the jaunt, his huskies must always be fed before any human. He also discussed the lessons [...]
Dog scooter enthusiasts set to converge on Brandon this weekend
November 6th, 2009Canicross, dog scooter and sled dog enthusiasts are set to meet in Norfolk this weekend for a number of races. The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB) are getting together in Brandon Park tomorrow (November 7th), with competitors due to be on the starting line by 09:00 GMT. Junior participants are also set to [...]