Husky Haven Race Team

Questions

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How old are the dogs when you start training them?

How do these dogs get trained? Describe briefly.

What types of physical exercise do you engage in to keep you fit for the rigors of racing?

Is this an expensive sport/hobby?

How do you finance your trips and upkeep of dogs/sleds?

Is this a full time job?

How do you earn a living if it is full time?

How many hours of the day does it require?

What are all the breeds of dogs used in dog sledding?

What protective equipment is used for the dogs?

How do the dogs learn to follow the verbal commands for the races?

Six months old

The temperature needs to be below 50 degrees with a quad and then when the snow comes, a sled.

Running, Bikeriding, water sking

Yes it cost about $75,000.00

Sponsors,Supporters,Fundraising Activities & prize money

Yes but I think of it as a hobby.

I own a flight school and I'm a helicopter pilot

Summer time 4 hours and in the Winter time 24 hours.

The breeds used are Alaskan Huskies, Siberian Huskies, Samoyeds and Alaskan Malamutes

The dogs wear booties and also jackets

As a puppy we put them with an experienced leader and they will learn.