It was a good week here getting back into the running routine getting in three days of working with the dogs.
After the long layoff, we are taking our time getting the dogs back in running mode with last week 4.5 miles/run and this week 7 miles/run.
We have also increased the speed to 28 kph with the dogs handling it with no problem.
Early this week, I noticed Venus was not running to her normal potential. After checking her feet, I noticed her nails were to long. After clipping them, she was back to her normal, high energy performance.
The dogs always have a method of communicating to you. If you notice a difference in performance, check to find out the problem. As a musher, you have to be constantly observing your dogs on the run and in the kennel for abnormalities.
The above video gives a good view of 5 of the young dogs from the Indigo/Blue litter. Libby/Lilly at point, Lance at team left behind point and Louis/Lloyd at team in front of wheel. Their father Blue and his sister Fille at wheel.
The leaders are Venus/Kira.
We had to cancel the 4th day of running this week due to the return of frigid temperature.
The forecast for next week is more seasonable.
Alex,our new Handler/Trainee, from Paris, France is a real trooper handling the crazy weather and the routines of running the dogs and kennel work with a constant positive attitude.
Alex is a real asset here.
Merci!!!
Until next week......
After the long layoff, we are taking our time getting the dogs back in running mode with last week 4.5 miles/run and this week 7 miles/run.
We have also increased the speed to 28 kph with the dogs handling it with no problem.
Early this week, I noticed Venus was not running to her normal potential. After checking her feet, I noticed her nails were to long. After clipping them, she was back to her normal, high energy performance.
The dogs always have a method of communicating to you. If you notice a difference in performance, check to find out the problem. As a musher, you have to be constantly observing your dogs on the run and in the kennel for abnormalities.
The above video gives a good view of 5 of the young dogs from the Indigo/Blue litter. Libby/Lilly at point, Lance at team left behind point and Louis/Lloyd at team in front of wheel. Their father Blue and his sister Fille at wheel.
The leaders are Venus/Kira.
We had to cancel the 4th day of running this week due to the return of frigid temperature.
The forecast for next week is more seasonable.
Alex,our new Handler/Trainee, from Paris, France is a real trooper handling the crazy weather and the routines of running the dogs and kennel work with a constant positive attitude.
Alex is a real asset here.
Merci!!!
Until next week......
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