Training sled dogs: Matching effort to weather One of my core beliefs about training sled dogs is this: huskies aren’t born fit – they get fit. We’re lucky to work with animals that have an incredible natural drive to run. When they’re well bred, their determination and ability to adapt to training are astonishing -…
The internship that changed everything At Bearhill Husky we regularly host interns. They come from different countries, for different lengths of time, and for different reasons. In this series of blog articles they tell their internship stories. 10th of January 2021: COVID-19 was literally everywhere, and most European countries’ borders were closed due to the…
Our favourite summer and autumn hikes with dogs around Rovaniemi A Bearhill guide to viewpoints, laavus, forest trails, muddy paws and good trail snacks. Once the snow is gone, the sleds are parked and the dogs are no longer running teams every day. But that does not mean life at Bearhill suddenly becomes lazy. Huskies…
Wondrous year round Fun in Rovaniemi, FinlandJoin the Bearhill Husky pack!Operating for over 20 years, Bearhill Husky is the premier provider of husky and dog sledding experiences in Rovaniemi – Santa’s hometown and the capital of Finnish Lapland. With an excellent assortment of tours for families and adults, we’re sure that you’ll find the perfect…
From Kurtakko to Bearhill – Teemu’s road to our husky kennel Hello, I’m Teemu Sara, the sales team leader and sales operations manager here at Bearhill Husky. I thought I would hijack the blog for a couple of posts. Not permanently, don’t worry. Just for a little while, I’m very well aware that dog related…
What is the best time to visit Lapland? – Discover summer under the midnight sun One of the questions we get all the time is: When is the best time to visit Lapland? The short answer: it depends. Each season in the Arctic brings its own kind of magic. In this series, we’re sharing what…
What is the best time to visit Lapland? – Discover Spring Winter in Rovaniemi One of the questions we get all the time is: When is the best time to visit Lapland? The short answer: it depends. Each season in the Arctic brings its own kind of magic. In this series, we’re sharing what each…
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…
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…