"FALL TRAINING IS THE TIME FOR TEAM DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHERN FOREST!"
This is a great time for experimentation & development in the teams with running dogs in different positions and different pairings. In the photo, Stormy is being introduced to the lead position and running along side Cosmos. Stormy, so far is taking to the new position with enthusiasm & confidence. Cosmos, who was just introduced to the leaders role, is doing a great job and is enjoying his new role in the team. Both of these new leaders have no problems with "head on' passing of other teams and are a great compliment to each other. Stormy in the a team position is obnoxious with her desire to go when stopped to rest. However at the lead position, she is in her element with her enthusiasm to go stimulates the team. With time, these two could be the race leaders of the future!
It was a good week for training the dogs, getting in another four days of running of two teams/day. The yearlings are progressing nicely with the one who was a slower starter getting more confidence and developing to be a good runner. However, one of the yearlings that started off great, has regressed and not sure of itself at the start of the runs. However, after a mile into the run he kicks in and runs with enthusiasm. With patience and perseverance, all should develop into great sled dogs.
Training young dogs is no automatic nor instant success. It takes time to develop young dogs.
The weather this week is changing with colder, frosty nights. One night, we even had a dusting of snow.
The forecast for the coming week is for warmer days and mostly rain. I hope this changes as the week unfolds.
Until next week.........
It was a good week for training the dogs, getting in another four days of running of two teams/day. The yearlings are progressing nicely with the one who was a slower starter getting more confidence and developing to be a good runner. However, one of the yearlings that started off great, has regressed and not sure of itself at the start of the runs. However, after a mile into the run he kicks in and runs with enthusiasm. With patience and perseverance, all should develop into great sled dogs.
Training young dogs is no automatic nor instant success. It takes time to develop young dogs.
The weather this week is changing with colder, frosty nights. One night, we even had a dusting of snow.
The forecast for the coming week is for warmer days and mostly rain. I hope this changes as the week unfolds.
Until next week.........
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