Working Alaskan Malamutes
Alaskan Malamutes need "something to do" and below are ways we've worked our dogs. Sledding in the arctic would be fun, and buying is on my to-do list, but so here are some activities we've tried beyond playing with and showing our dogs:
We went to the Renaissance Festival and Moola did her part by backpacking some munchies, water and stuff for us. She did a great job.
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Sledding
with the kids |
School
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Bikeriding |
Pulling
a Wagon |
I recently had a chance to go sledding! Moola took to it like a duck to water, and Jazzy freaked out - she said she'd rather be home watching TV....we plan to try again in the future - I'll keep you updated on our adventures here! (sorry, didn't get any pictures - I was too busy holding on for dear life!)
Some people have one of those electric shredders under their desk...in my office, I have Shadow....
 Folding Laundry??? Don't you wish!! But there's always the opening for Postal Inspector.... |
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Kirsten Hill has done some school visits with
her malamute Cheekah and found it very rewarding.
(faces are obscured because release only obtained from Kirsten)
Obviously happy kids, and somewhat bored Cheekah
C'mon, put the harness ON.... Cheekah thinking, "they didn't ask me my slant on things"
Interested in what it's like to REALLY run your Malamute in a race? There was an article about when Malamutes ran the Iditarod Race in Alaska a few years ago. Holly's sire, Sprite, was one of these very special dogs! Very interesting! Also, Homer did Therapy work as a young guy and received his Therapy Dog title. A little about what he did is here: [link opens in new window] AMCA Newsletter Obedience Column. For a great laugh at some "real" recreational sled dogs visit Rob's site - Team Molasses below (close the window to return to this page)
Also, if you are seriously considering dog sledding, you might try these links to get started - they have great beginner information:
Interesting idea: Urban Dog Sledding