Gazik – The Dog Who Taught Me Calm Some dogs are easy to work with. They come into your kennel, figure out the routine, bond with people, run well in harness, and just get on with it. But others … others are more complicated. More guarded. More sensitive. And sometimes, it’s those dogs – the…
Who’s the Boss? The Alpha Theory Myth! One question we get asked a lot at the kennel is, “Who’s the alpha?” People are often convinced that in every dog group, there has to be a boss dog, a dominant male and female calling the shots, keeping everyone in line. But the truth is: there is…
How Charlie Charmed His Way Into Finland A little while ago, I went looking for some new blood for the kennel, fresh genetics to bring into the team. One piece of advice I’ve often heard from other mushers is this: “If you want strong genetics, don’t just follow the kennels that win races. Look at…
The Time I Lost My Sled But Gained a Friend I’m gonna tell a story about the time that I lost my sled but gained a friend. Now one of the cardinal rules of dog driving is: do not let go. Under any circumstance. Whatever happens, you don’t let go of your sled. The reason…
The Day the Kota Burned Down and How Chimney Got His Name February in Lapland is always busy. The days are cold, the dogs are running strong, and guests from all over the world arrive to experience the magic of sled dog tours. But on one particular day in February 2024, we had an adventure…
Why sled dogs wear booties (and why mushers go through thousands every year) Today we want to talk a little about booties – those small pieces of fabric that sled dogs often wear on their feet. They might look simple, but for a musher, they’re an essential tool to keep dogs running healthy, strong, and…
How to choose the best husky safari in Lapland for your group The question that we get asked more than anything in winter is simple: “Which husky tour should I book?” Or, even more often: “Which tour is best for me (and my family)?” And honestly, it’s a fair question. A husky safari in Lapland…
Project RePaw: How rehoming Luppis created my ‘why’ In this series of blog articles we will tell the stories of those dogs that have already found their new forever home through our Project RePaw. They may be part of a smaller hobby team, they may be living their best couch life or they may have…
Why Sled Dogs Wear Jackets If you visit our kennel, or watch sled dog racing, you’ll notice many dogs wearing jackets. Your first reaction might be: “But they’re huskies – why on earth would they need jackets?” It’s a fair question. Huskies are built for cold climates, but the truth is a little more complicated.…
The Day 100% of My Guests Ended Up in Hospital (and I Beat the Insurance Company) This is the story of the one tour where everything went sideways. Both of my guests ended up in hospital – 100% of them – and somehow, at the end of it all, I still came out on top…