Good trails: The foundation of a sled dog kennel Good trails are the foundation of any serious sled dog kennel. That might sound obvious, but it is worth saying clearly: what is the point of having sled dogs if you have nowhere good to go with them? You can have wonderful dogs, good equipment, strong…
Summer feeding at Bearhill In winter, feeding sled dogs is a big job. When the dogs are working hard, burning energy in cold temperatures, and living outside in an Arctic climate, their bodies need a lot of fuel. During the busy season, our dogs consume calorie-dense meals rich in fat and protein. They may get…
Inside our kennel building: A space designed for dogs and staff One of the biggest projects we completed in the summer of 2024 was our kennel building. It was actually one of three major projects that summer, and it has become an important part of daily life here at Bearhill. This building was designed to…
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…
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…
Why the Dog Walker is One of the Best Tools in Our Kennel It may not be the first guess that comes to mind, but one of the most valuable and underrated tools in our kennel is the dog walker. We’ve had ours for a number of years now, and we can confidently say it’s…
What Happens at a Dog Kennel in May? May is a month of change at Bearhill Husky. It’s a time between the seasons — the snow is gone, the summer hasn’t quite arrived, and the dogs (and humans) are shifting gears. It’s not glamorous, and it’s certainly not quiet, but it’s one of the most…