Husky Kennels in Alaska

Katoom119 · 11-11-2012, 08:03 AM

My wife and I are headed to the Great White North next summer and she saw something a couple of years ago where you could tour a sled dog kennel, play with the puppies, etc.

Anyone know of a place where we could do this? Can we even do this? My Google-fu isn't strong; I don't even know what this stuff is called.

Alcan Rider · 11-11-2012, 04:41 PM

Type this into a search engine such as Google: "sled dog kennels alaska" and you'll get many prospects from which to choose. If you're going to be riding up, there is also at least one musher near Whitehorse, Yukon who also gives summer tours of his dog lot.

KHuddy · 11-11-2012, 07:30 PM

I would add to Jack's advice to do some research on any potential kennels before you sign-up. There are some slip-shod outfits that abuse the animals and do not provide good service, A reputible kennel will have references, professional memberships and perhaps even a record of competitive accomplishments. Enjoy....

MGB · 11-16-2012, 12:18 PM

As in Charlotte, NC (from you profile)?

If so, I highly recommend this guy in Vermont. My wife did a dog scootering session with him and two of our dogs last spring. It was a blast and this guy is all about the dogs.

http://www.peacepupsdogsledding.com/

He also runs dog cart rides in the spring and fall if it's cool enough. Dog sled rides in winter if the snow flies.

Marc
Hampton, VA

Night Ryder · 11-16-2012, 12:27 PM

The sled dog kennels at Denali National Park are open to visitors. The dogs are really friendly, and there 's a demonstration with a sled mounted on wheels a couple of time s a day.

Katoom119 · 11-17-2012, 06:53 AM

Thanks guys. I found ididaride.com so between all these it looks like we'll be able to find a place when we get here.

Knowing my wife and puppies we'll be at all of them.

AKDuc · 11-18-2012, 02:00 AM

And if you're in Juneau (and have a lot of money

) you could go here: http://www.alaskahelimush.com/

My friend Libby Riddles, 1st woman to win the Iditarod back in '85, used to work there in the summers. She lives in Homer now so keep your eyes open if you're around there.

Have fun, Mark H.

11-11-2012, 08:03 AM	#1
Katoom119 ^OP Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,532	Husky Kennels in Alaska My wife and I are headed to the Great White North next summer and she saw something a couple of years ago where you could tour a sled dog kennel, play with the puppies, etc. Anyone know of a place where we could do this? Can we even do this? My Google-fu isn't strong; I don't even know what this stuff is called. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

11-11-2012, 04:41 PM	#2
Alcan Rider Frozen Fossil Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Just over the rear wheel Oddometer: 3,606	Type this into a search engine such as Google: "sled dog kennels alaska" and you'll get many prospects from which to choose. If you're going to be riding up, there is also at least one musher near Whitehorse, Yukon who also gives summer tours of his dog lot. __________________ "I am in the prime of senility." Ben Franklin Haul Road Chronicles The Lure of the Dalton My Evening Rides '03 GL1800 Dualsport '02 KLR685 - Stealth Black - 4x Prudhoe Bay Veteran + Coldfoot Lunch Run '94 Concours "Alcan Annie" - the Heroine of the Five Corners Ride '82 Suzuki GS1100G - 4x Prudhoe Bay Veteran Including Haul Road 1000 (Sold) '82 KZ1300 - Future Mule

11-11-2012, 07:30 PM	#3
KHuddy Big Sky Country Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Canyon Creek, MT Oddometer: 2,149	I would add to Jack's advice to do some research on any potential kennels before you sign-up. There are some slip-shod outfits that abuse the animals and do not provide good service, A reputible kennel will have references, professional memberships and perhaps even a record of competitive accomplishments. Enjoy.... __________________ Kevin Team Pterodactyl Montana Outpost Survivor 46 43' 52. 65" N 112 09' 23.39" W

11-16-2012, 12:18 PM	#4
MGB ex. BmwDuc Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Hampton and Forks of Buffalo, VA Oddometer: 1,637	Are you on the east coast? As in Charlotte, NC (from you profile)? If so, I highly recommend this guy in Vermont. My wife did a dog scootering session with him and two of our dogs last spring. It was a blast and this guy is all about the dogs. http://www.peacepupsdogsledding.com/ He also runs dog cart rides in the spring and fall if it's cool enough. Dog sled rides in winter if the snow flies. Marc Hampton, VA __________________ 1. "The more one gets to know of men, the more one values dogs" Anonymous 2. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

11-16-2012, 12:27 PM	#5
Night Ryder Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: South Louisiana Oddometer: 189	The sled dog kennels at Denali National Park are open to visitors. The dogs are really friendly, and there 's a demonstration with a sled mounted on wheels a couple of time s a day. __________________ '06 Aprilia Caponord

11-17-2012, 06:53 AM	#6
Katoom119 ^OP Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,532	Thanks guys. I found ididaride.com so between all these it looks like we'll be able to find a place when we get here. Knowing my wife and puppies we'll be at all of them. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

11-18-2012, 02:00 AM	#7
AKDuc Alaska Born Ducatisti Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 6,041	And if you're in Juneau (and have a lot of money ) you could go here: http://www.alaskahelimush.com/ My friend Libby Riddles, 1st woman to win the Iditarod back in '85, used to work there in the summers. She lives in Homer now so keep your eyes open if you're around there. Have fun, Mark H. __________________ My Ride Reports of Alaska & The Yukon

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