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…
Project RePaw: Giving Our Dogs the Retirement They Deserve There’s a project that has been close to my heart for many years, and I believe that now, the time is finally right to bring it to life. I’ve spoken about it often, dreamed about it even more, and now it’s time to put action behind…
Guardians of the Land: Our Ongoing Commitment to the Waterways and Forests of Bearhill At Bearhill, we are more than just visitors on this land — we are its stewards. Owning a large area of forest and shoreline around the kennel is not just a privilege, but a responsibility we take to heart. As guardians…
Experience Bearhill Husky for Yourself:Direct Flights to Rovaniemi for Winter 2025-2026 Dreaming of a winter escape to Santa’s hometown and experiencing the excitement of a husky tour with Bearhill Husky? Our hometown of Rovaniemi, nestled just below the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, is easier to get to than ever before. After an incredible 2024-2025…
Why We’re a No-Kill Kennel: Bearhill’s Approach to Euthanasia and End-of-Life Care At Bearhill, we have built our kennel around one foundational belief: the dogs who work with us deserve the same respect at the end of their lives as they do during their careers. This includes thoughtful and compassionate end-of-life care. It also includes…
The Painted Puppies: Why We Mark Our Pups with Nail Polish At Bearhill, every detail of how we raise our puppies serves a purpose — even the colourful markings some of you might have spotted on our youngest sled dogs. Today, I want to share the story behind what we affectionately call our “painted puppies.”…
Appetite First: Building Eager Eaters in Our Puppies At Bearhill, feeding our puppies is never just about filling bowls. It’s about building confident, reliable eaters — dogs that are excited for every meal and ready to refuel whenever and wherever it’s offered. Appetite Is the Goal In sled dogs, appetite is one of the most…
Why We Walk the Puppies: Building the Foundation for a Sled Dog’s Life At Bearhill, raising future sled dogs isn’t just about feeding, grooming, and housing them. It’s about preparing them for a life of adventure, teamwork, and focus. One of the most essential building blocks in that journey is our puppy walks — a…
Why are we Called Bearhill Husky? One of the questions we get asked a lot (usually by curious guests while sipping a hot drink after a tour) is: “Where does the name Bearhill come from?” It’s a good question and like many good things, there’s a bit of a story behind it. Bearhill Husky wasn’t…