Sled Dog Endurance Training: Gradual Progress and Recovery for Peak Winter Fitness

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…

Polarised Sled Dog Training: Building Strength and Endurance at Bearhill

Polarised Sled Dog Training: Building Strength and Endurance at Bearhill

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…