New members are joining the list, saying they wish to learn more about Seppalas. But we have a small problem -- total absence of activity on the list for the...
Well I hope you dont move to soon this wa I can see the dogs. We have been super busy, and we are also packing. We have all but he cloths and dishes packed up....
Hello All, It has been a long hot summer so far! It has been so quiet on the list and all in the calm before the storm :). With all of the boasting of the...
Well, we've begun our wee girl's training--with a slightly oversized walking harness, something called a "Wacky Walker"(TM) for a shock cord It's a leash made...
Sarah, can you email me about a way to get in touch with you, so we can make arrangements for a visit? We're still a few weeks from going anywhere so it ought...
Well, Angel, at the moment it's all a moot question! First we've got to GET THERE and it's all taking longer than anticipated, of course. So we shall be ...
Today Isa Boucher and I have strong feelings of one era drawing to a close while another struggles its way towards birth. Not only are we hard at work packing...
Hi Jefferey and Isa, So sorry to hear of your loss, I remember seeing a picture of the four horsemen when I first got interested in seppala's, fine looking ...
I am sitting in Faro right now. I would love to visit, but cant make it to Whitehorse untill the 22 of Aug. How long will you be around> Sarah "J. Jeffrey...
Did you get to visit Seppala Kennels? If so, how was it? I'm going to try to visit when they get to Manitoba. Let us know! ... 22 of Aug. How long will you...
How much is a reasonable amount of weight for a 1 year old Seppala (who herself weighs @30 lbs.) to pull in training? I don't want to injure her, but I do...
MaggieRose, this question can't be answered without considering the exact circumstances in which your dog is doing such pulling. Healthy, fit sleddogs are...
Thanks for all of the information-I hope to have my training rig ready by the time the weather cools off here. It will require some pushing on my part as...
Maggierose, Interesting. We often speak / read about how many calories a sled dog can burn during a ride, a 30-50 miles ride or a Yukon Quest / Iditarod day....
This is Twiztid at just over a year, and around 38lbs, pulling me on a sk8board for a short distance alone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L9b51lF1oc (this...
This is Twiztid at just over a year, and around 38lbs, pulling me on a sk8board for a short distance alone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L9b51lF1oc (this...
Thanks for sending me the link--I was only able to watch it today because we're on dial-up at home. Based on what you have said and shown, I don't think Lula...
JB Wrote: Dirt is best; gravel roads are not too bad; blacktop or concrete are fatal to dog pads, ripping them to shreds in short order. MaggieRose, I don't...
Many Thanks for your advice! I will probably be able to train on grass--there are several public parks in our area with enough space to do so. I'm going to...
Hello Again! Jeffrey mentions he does wood runs with his young dogs that he is teaching to pull. Another great and inexpensive training option is a car tire...
I'm trying to get hold of a child's wagon for Lula Bell to pull--something that will neither bounce around nor drag. I'm going out to the off-leash area this...
Hi, My name is Deon: I have a beautiful 1 year old sepp. I can't believe how sweet, loving, smart and loyal my girl is. She is wonderful inside and out. I...
... believe how sweet, loving, smart and loyal my girl is. She is wonderful inside and out. I would like to train her to pull my winter camp gear. Any...
Deon, all the basics are available here: http://www.seppalasleddogs.com/sled-dog-training.htm That's the basic novices' course in how to get started in sleddog...
Hi, Thank you for the note! Nanni and I was so glad to hear from other sepp parents. I'm a writter so Nanni is my buddy! And yes she thinks every one comes to...
... sport. As has ... single dog in ... to use just ... as it's about ... dog! > Don't make just one dog, even in good condition, go much further than 4 to 6...
Hi Ruth, I usually keep my seat a little bit lower when I mountain bike with dogs. This make the gravity center lower and make the ride more secure. It takes...
Hi Ruth, Last year I had the opportunity to try a Diggler Dawg Scooter with two of my North Wapiti Siberians, and took it out over rough trails. I loved it! It...
Hi, thank you for the info! I would love to hear some funny stories or any stories about your puppy's! Thank you! Deon and Nanni Jean-Marie Belanger...
Thanks to JM and Gwen! I will adjust the seat down! And yes, I've seen the Digglers and have coveted one. A guy in our skijoring club actually sells them and...
