Your team or ours, this eight session program is designed for the musher who is new, or has had very limited exposure to the sport. We will take you through the basics of dog care, equipment selection, and training step by step and help get you off on the right foot.
Course Topics Include
Dog Psychology, Behaviors, and Obedience ...
"How do my dogs learn?"
"How do I get them to do what I want?"
"Why do they do that?"
Dog Nutrition
"From birth to retirement, from resting to racing ... And all areas in between."
Health Care
"Vaccinations, worming, dogs in heat, and other medical needs ... Oh my!"
Equipment selection, Care and Use
"From batteries to dog trucks and things you never even thought of ..."
Conditioning and Training
"How to keep your team happy, steady, and in shape ... Assessing trail conditions, etc."
Dog and Team Evaluations
"Something is wrong and you want to know what and why ..."
The Basics of Winter Camping and Survival
"How NOT to freeze your hands, how to dress, build a fire and make hot water, and all the other things that should keep you out of the Obituary Section!"
Dates:
first Saturday in August thru the last Saturday in September
Times:
Saturdays, 9 am to 1pm
Price:
$250 per person, Pre-registration and payment is required by August 1st. VISA and MASTERCARD are accepted
Class Size:
limited to 10 people
All courses are taught on site at Plettner Kennels, Big Lake, Alaska, 99629 by 8 time Iditarod finisher Lynda Plettner, and her experienced staff. Please contact us at the kennel for further information. Call toll FREE 1-877-892-6944
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This program is designed for the more experienced musher who has or wants to compete in a mid or long distance event, and wants to improve on their performance, techniques and understanding of dogs and race training.
This class is taught on site at the kennel and within the local trail systems. Participants will need working knowledge of training and racing techniques, animal psychology, and the appropriate equipment for extended runs (50+ miles) and winter camping. Due to the individualized nature of this program, rates and time availability vary ... Please contact us with your specific information and questions concerning this program. Rates for services can be obtained hourly, monthly, or seasonally.
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