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Autumn is one of the most dog-intensive times of year in the life of a guide. We are out conditioning the dogs on quadbikes or sleighs all day, every day, and somehow finding time in between to work with the new pups born at this time of year. It is the season to visit for anyone with a real interest in dogs and dog psychology.
- One of the most dog-intensive weeks of the year
- Put in charge of your own group of dogs with a personal mentor
- Learn the behind-the-scenes planning of team building
- Flexible schedule with time off for hikes or local trips
Your week with the dogs
By the end of your week, you will have a good insight into all the behind-the-scenes work that gets the dogs ready for the running season, and a true appreciation of both the rigor and the rewards of being a husky guide. You'll no doubt also find it hard to leave your favourite dogs behind!
Whilst here, you will be put in charge (alongside your personal mentor) of a specific group of dogs that you rotate through conditioning, gee and haw and individual training across the week. These include a mixture of leaders, trainee leaders, pups, 2nd season dogs, team and wheel dogs and seasoned veterans — all with slightly different training needs.
Flexible and hands-on
If you want to take your favourite dogs on evening hikes, you'll discover the best of the trail network in the greater Hetta area. Some people really get stuck in, turning up for morning watering and pooping and staying for evening feeding, but this isn't necessary. Want time off to visit a local reindeer farm, souvenir shop, or hike or bike more? That isn't a problem — these weeks are generally very flexible. Expect, though, that the bulk of most days will be spent outside on the quad-bike or sleighs, working continually with the dogs in the Arctic landscape.