Lumi: The Lead Dog with the Infallible Memory Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many incredible sled dogs, each with their own personalities, quirks, and talents. But today, I want to tell you about one who still stands out among the rest: Lumi. Lumi wasn’t just any dog. She was a…
Sled Dog Endurance Training: Gradual Progress and Recovery for Peak Winter FitnessAs autumn temperatures drop, Bearhill shifts from early-season intervals to longer, sustained pulling sessions. This blog explains the “three steps forward, one step back” training principle, why recovery is critical for sled dogs, and how gradual progression ensures teams are fit, fresh, and eager…
Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t: The Catch-22 of Improving Dog Care In Lapland today, and increasingly across Finland, there’s a growing trend in the public discourse to question and critique the tourism industry. Some of that criticism is valid, even necessary. But when it comes to sled dog tourism, we’re seeing a…
Preparing for Winter: Training Dogs, Training People, and Building a Stronger Team As autumn paints Lapland in warm shades of gold and red, we’re reminded that winter is just around the corner and with it, the start of another exciting season at Bearhill Husky. Our dogs are already back in training, feeling the familiar pull…
Project RePaw: Tipper’s Tale of Resilience, Friendship, and Second ChancesIn 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…
Staying Connected: Why Sled Dog Symposiums Matter to Bearhill Husky At Bearhill Husky, we believe that staying up to date with the latest trends and developments in the sled dog world is essential. While dogs have been pulling sleds for over 10,000 years, and the fundamentals remain much the same, the ways people approach this…
Bearhill Husky Annual Open Day – 6th September 2025 One of the traditions we are most proud of at Bearhill Husky is our annual Open Day, which we have been hosting for many years. It’s a highlight of our autumn calendar, usually in September, and a chance for us to welcome the community into our…
What is the best time to visit Lapland? – Autumn in Rovaniemi One of the questions we hear most often is: When is the best time to visit Lapland? And the truth is… it depends! Every season in the Arctic brings its own kind of magic. In this blog series, we’re exploring each season in…
Polarised Sled Dog Training: Building Strength and Endurance at BearhillDiscover how Bearhill prepares sled dogs for winter using a polarised training approach inspired by human triathlon methods. Learn why combining long, low-intensity dog walker sessions with short, high-intensity “power pyramid” intervals builds both endurance and explosive pulling power before the snow arrives. As July turns…
Project RePaw: From Sled to Sofa – Boson’s New Chapter BeginsIn 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…