Dog Sledding - Mushing in Fairbanks, Alaska
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- Опубліковано 2 тра 2010
- Dog Sledding - dog mushing in Fairbanks, Alaska . We traveled to Fairbanks for Spring Break 2010 where Dan took a half day class to learn the fundamentals of dog sledding. His first run was tandem and his second run was following. Altogether it was about 12 miles
Action scenes shot with a Sony HDR CX550v
other scenes shot with a Sony HDR FX1
When I was a kid I had a golden retriever half husky he would pull me around the neighborhood during winter time it was awesome.
Broooo I had a chocolate lab that did the same thing! He was big
I had a just beagle and he would pull me around cause i was really small
I had a chunky boi
@Marcus Amari what the f-
@@agentnugget6492 they are stupid bots
No motor required. The natives were geniuses back then.
And they don’t need gas money
The natives weren't traveling nearly as far and they weren't chaining up their dogs.
Nomads not natives
Us natives are still genius, I’m native btw
@@Retired_frog This didn't start in US, he meant natives from northen European countries, Alaska and Siberia. They came up with this idea.
I am also native, but not American. Eastern European native. :D
Sled dogs are quite a bit stronger than you may realize. They may look small, but they are quite powerful. Their main advantage however is that they can run for hours and hours. They are endurance athletes. Malamutes are much larger and were used in the past but they can't produce as much speed and endurance as more modern breeds of sled dogs. Sled dogs also need a good bit of fur, which pits and rots don't have. Temps on the trail could be -40 with a howling wind.
Yeah ours weigh around 40 lbs but individually can pull you around like it’s nothing.
I have a Siberian Husky in Florida and mine loves to run. I have an industrial recumbent 3 wheeled bicycle and sometimes he goes so fast I can barely hang on. Sam Malone is very powerful.
@@mastermadii wow
That does not mean you use them as slaves and force them to carry you around just for your leisure
@@sofiakornfeld what? You know these dogs are happy doing this and not staying in the house all day and eating you sound like a Karen fr
this makes me want to tie up my yorkie and chihuahua to the couch and see how far they can drag me
lol
Fatboy D XD
shot in the butt videos
Fatboy D XD not the best idea but it's funny 😂
Fatboy D LOL
This exercise it is good for dogs
of this size
If I don't exercise my Husky 3 times every day without fail he gets the zoomies and runs around the house like lightning.
@@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503 wow
@@SammyFash We do about 4 miles a day. Thank goodness for my 3 wheel recumbent bike :)
@@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503 do you like Biden?
@@error2401 I prefer a hot poker in the eye.
"Woah..." I'm like: "What happened?" Then I remember that means stop
Australia is my home, what you can do with your dogs is truly amazing from my view point, totally alien to the life style I live. Thank you so much for sharing your obvious passion ,and knowledge for us to see, Geoff.
Sounds like you just need a cart with some wheels and a pack of sled dogs.
@@BrBCatsOnFireLuL lmao ok bud
Very educational. I've always wondered how this was done, and this answered a lot of questions. Dogs love to have a job, and you can tell they enjoy their work. Thank you!
I've never been mushing, it's my biggest dream to do it.
SAMEEEE
Same
same!
I work in sled dog racing. I just wrote a reddit about it www.reddit.com/r/dogs/comments/japt8w/discussion_so_i_work_in_sled_dog_racing/?context=3
@@doggodoggo3000 I agree, I don’t like competitive racing. But I think tourist kennels and people that have a smaller team and do it for fun are fine as long as the dogs are well cared for. But that can go for anyone, sled dog or not. Big races that thrive on the abuse and murder of these dogs should be banned, but not dog sledding as a whole
I do this with my dogs on skateboard...though my skateboard is electric.
And you'd don't have dogs
@@jazmynes9474 and how do you know that?
@@Blazdragon34 Let me meme
@@jazmynes9474 oh Nevermind! I didn’t realize.
@@Blazdragon34 It's been 4 months
So awesome to see dogs enjoy doing what they were bred to do
Exactly
Awesome! I'm really glad to hear that people, especially young people, are getting involved in Mushing. Let me know when you get some video of your mushing. I'm also glad you were able to learn something from my video!
Such great exercise for them and you can tell from the barking that they love it
@GuitarOcarina64 I would say that it's more like the dogs are obsessed with it. Have you ever known a dog who all they want to do is fetch a ball, and will do it all day long until they drop from exhaustion? They are also very aware that it's a pack activity and they want to go with the pack. I think that is why they all go crazy when the musher is selecting which dogs they are going to use. They don't want to be left behind and they want to run with the pack.
I love this woman who is so good at handling dogs. I absolutely love dogs, I’ve had them my whole life but I have ZERO instinct for training, obedience, etc. I wouldn’t even know where to start!
words cant describe on how amazing this is. I live in salt lake city Utah and i do street mushing with a skateboard, or the mountain bike. When we mush i feel so free and at times i think i'm flying.
I live in Provo, Utah. I had no idea we had Street Mushing! Can you tell me more?
Street Mushing is simple as long as you have a strong high energy dog. This kind of mushing is a lot of fun but can be dangerous, my first run on skateboard i crashed and burned and didn't let go of my dog, and ended up being dragged forty three feet followed by a fractured wrist. The cause was a malfunction with my bearings inside my wheel. Im not saying you will always get hurt when doing this but on your first runs till you get used to it wear some safety gear. This is simple choose a large dog with high energy to burn. make sure he or she knows their rights and lefts and stops and slow downs, then your one step closer. Then its Choosing your transportation this includes bikes, skateboards, longboards, scooters, and rollarblades. bike are the safest because of the nice brake they have. Then all its left to do is get your dog harnessed up. The harness i use is a petco brand its meshed wide chested to reduce irritation when the dog is pulling, it cost $35-45. last thing use a longer leash just in case your dog does any sudden stops i couldn't find a long leash i had to make my own out of rope, and a strong clip. I'd show you a video on street mushing but my Girlfriend wont video tape me. She is scared i might crash again. and i kinda have no friends. I hope this was a lot help to you. if you need anymore help feel free to message me again.
+Iolkie20 like a pit bull or two
You got it 😁
Just to warn you you might get banged up her and their, but when you get the hang of it the feeling is awarding.
This makes me wanna have snow dogs and live in alaska or any place that has some *COLD* temperature and then go sleding to have fun with the dogs!
This was a half day class with two runs. One with an instructor, and one on his own sled. I think a days worth of mushing gets you to the point of being able to handle a sled on easy terrain, with no obstacles, navigation or problems. I suspect a large part of mushing is being ready and able to deal with all sorts of problems. Broken equipment, dog fights, moose, oncoming teams, harsh weather, harsh terrain, getting lost in a maze of trails.. I think it would take a few weeks to go solo.
Im the only one in my family that likes mushing so i have to learn solo 😂
I went sledding with huskies in France. Don’t worry they can run 100km like per day. She knows what she is doing. Huskies cant get cold. More likely the are *hot* because dogs don’t sweat. Including that huskies have two coats of fur. One for the sun and one for the cold. Just wanted to let you know. Xoxo
After riding of you guys dogs show given their space our free time to explore themselves and have some fun
Yes they are give free time and being taken care of. Remember that huskies love doing work so they really love what they’re doing
It's like a PBS show, nice work, and good memory's.
Keep up the nice clips....
yall live such a cool life. i've got a female husky and plan on buying another one and keep a majority of the litter. it's my goal to live in alaska for a few years. living through yall right now!
I can ensure all of you - this is an amazing feeling and experience!
This was so interesting to watch and learn about from your perspective, thank you for sharing !
@Dblitz70 The dogs are much stronger than your average house dog. It's very common for the dogs to be so excited and anxious to go, that they push so hard with their back legs that their front end rises up in the air because the musher is holding the top of the harness. If they weren't pushing so hard forward, they wouldn't end up in the air. These dogs may look small but it's very hard to hold them back.
Thank you for posting this video, it is my life long dream to one day travel to Alaska and experiance this for myself.
Happy trails ! :)
If you think about it the dogs really don't have to be that bulky they just need a lot of stamina. Once the sled gets going it's not too hard for the dogs to pull along as its momentum carries it over the flat snow pretty easy.
Plus that they love doing work
The best advice I can give you is to contact mushers in your area and ask if you can learn from them while you help with their dogs. If you are interested in testing out your pet dog, you might want to try a sport known as skijoring. If your dogs are capable of pulling you and not being too distracted, they may have potential us sled dogs. This would be a low cost way to find out. Buying a sled and all the equipment is a much higher initial investment.
Watching this gives me soooo much joy! 🥰
I’ve never owned anything but pit bulls, but I love all dogs, & these look like some pretty dam good dogs here. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏿
This is SO COOL! It has always been my dream to go mushing, but we live out in the country lol.
This looks so fun! A little dangerous if you don’t know hot to do it correctly, but it looks super fun. I would love to try this some day!
3:43 sledding starts
Thanks for a great video. It was inspiring. I have been intrigued by sled dogs and sledding since I was a young boy. One of these days I would love to try. Again, thanks for posting this video.
Their coats don't look that thick/warm such as a Syberian Husky? Different kind of Husky?
They are an intentional mutt. Mushers breed in a variety of breeds you wouldn't expect. They are breeding for performance, endurance intelligence etc. All of these dogs live outside full time and are very used to temperatures of Alaska. When they are running, they are usually too hot. It's when they are at rest that they need fur coats. In a proper mushers dog yard they have a doghouse with straw in it. Frequently the dogs ignore the doghouse unless it's -30f or colder. They mostly use it as a pedestal to bark at each other from. Husky's look great in pictures, but lack the endurance that mushers need. I hope that answers your question.
Dblitz70 It sure did answer my question, thanks!
The mutts mushers use for running on their teams are called Alaskan Huskies!
Alaskan huskies
Dblitz70 what! Dogs living outside full time and a doghouse with straw in it man poor dogs all sled dogs live like this it’s so horrible
This is awesome! We have a puppy that we’re going to teach to do this when he’s older. Can’t wait!
Where is Togo and Balto?
Jk. Great video and dogs!!
this was a great video! enjoyed it immensely
@MrReeg16 it may look that way from the video, but really if you ever tried to manage one of these dogs you would find out very quickly that they can pull you over and get away. They are remarkably strong for their size, and they think nothing of being held by the harness or by being picked up swiftly. You'll notice only the professional musher picks up the dogs and puts them in the truck. This is because there is a technique to it so as to never harm or injure the dogs. Go to Alaska and see!
for shorter races you use bigger/heavier dogs? and longer races smaller dogs with more endurance? how much weight difference is there usually between the different types? and will a musher use a combo of bigger and smaller dogs?
Imagine we do this everywhere instead of cars these days. It’ll be pretty cool.
love this video and what great camera work
Awesome! The dogs sure look like they enjoyed it! I would love to mush but I don't know if we have flat trails or really any trails around here or if we get enough snow for it. Plus my dog is kind of lazy and has bad hips so he can't pull even if we were to try a dry land version or joring :( but maybe one day I can get a team and mush or at least get a good dog or two to try joring with.
Hi folks,i liked your video the truth is that the adventure with puppies is fantastic,many greetings!
How do you steer them?
The musher tells the lead dog "Gee" to go right and "Haw" to go left.
Gee, haw
Spirit Song commands only.
@@BlitzAlaska yeehaw!
this was a great video and it was really helpful. :)
Awesome!I learned alot about the gear and stuff
This is awesome! I just started my UA-cam channel! We have sled dogs from mitch and Dallas seavey! We are going to be training for some races this coming winter💕
Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!
HOW LONG CAN YOUR DOGS RUN AT A TIME?
I'm starting dog sledding real soon!!
That looks like so much fun
this looks like a dream come true.
Great video!
@goserve
No, on my main camera I had a Sennheiser ME-66. For the sled shots the Sony HDR CX550v had just the on camera mic system. I put a bit of a fur windscreen on it to try to migigate noise but was only marginally effective.
Great shooting and editing!
Its crazy how all they want to do is just take off
That’s so amazing i wish I could learn this. Thank u for sharing. 🫶🏽
Were you using a wireless microphone? What sort?
That was really cool
How long does it take to learn the basics of dog sleding?
Alguém já te disse o quanto vc é linda?
Awesome Dogs!
People, they arent poor dogs, they love to do this. They are meant to do this. They are working dogs, so they are bred to work and this is what they love. They would be poor dogs if they couldnt do it.. They have the right equipment, so they arent doing anything wrong. Anyway, I love it :) I want to start this sport with my dog too, U have any good tips, to train ur dog ? And how do you lead them ? :PP
Sorry for bad english :D
PurpleUnicorn they love running but the way she dragged them by there collars is so bad
My son's husky pulls him on his skateboard, that's when he's in husky heaven.
Why is dan huffing and puffing like he did all the damn running? lol
This looks like fun. When it snows, I'm going to work this way.
what range of weights do the different breeds of sled dogs grow to? the larger ones are more rugged, fast? or is it the smaller dogs that are faster with more endurance?
Well if your talking huskies then they range from 40-60 or so pounds, but if your talking Alaskan husky so then they weigh about the same it just depends on its bloodlines, hope I could help.
do they like it?
The dogs love mushing. When you walk into the dog yard, they go crazy jumping and down hoping they're be the ones going out on a trip. If you ever spend time around mushers and their dogs, you'll quickly learn that the dogs see this as their purpose and favorite thing to do in life.
How many from what I would term working lines vs racing lines? Not sure on the terminology so hopefully you can figure out what I'm trying to ask.
Blood lines? Breeds? Both racing and working. There are different types of dog mushing also. Some use bigger stronger dogs for pulling heavy weight, some are sprint racers, some are distance mushers, and there is also skijoring. Each would want to blend various breeds to fit their needs.
Jarno Datema yeah they enjoy it if they never they wouldn't do it
Not all do
Oh shush my labs have ENDLESS energy! They could pull a sled forever!
Not in the winter time they wont!
you should try dryland mushing with them!!
wish i could do this every day man
It's so fun dblitz actually I have 6 dogs 😁 they are still pups but I hope they will be my best sled dog
Love you videos
Are the dogs at the end the strongest one?
Taken from Iditarod.com
Karen Ramstead
SLED DOG POSITIONS
You’ve probably seen a photo or video of Iditarod sled dogs pulling a musher across the frozen tundra or through a snow-capped forest. Or maybe you’ve been lucky enough to see them in the flesh…er…the fur. What you may not know is that each sled-dog pair plays a different role in navigating the sometimes difficult trails and challenging terrain faced by racing teams.
The dogs are positioned in pairs on either side of a gangline, or towline, that attaches to their harnesses and to the sled. Iditarod rules state that a musher may start a race with a maximum of 16 dogs and a minimum of 12 dogs on the gangline. At least six dogs must be on the line at the finish of the race. Most Iditarod mushers will start the race with the maximum. More dogs = more pulling power.
Sled Dog Positions
Here are brief descriptions of each position pair:
Lead dogs: Perhaps the most critical part of the team, lead dogs set the pace and keep the other dogs on the trail. They are the dogs that respond to the musher’s commands of “gee” (right turn) and “haw” (left turn). Lead dogs must be alert and intelligent so they can find and follow the trail when it is covered over with snow. They do so through smell, sensing where other teams have passed, and feel, by feeling with their feet the packed trail beneath the loose snow covering. They also keep the other dogs in the team moving by pulling the gangline taut. In the past, some Iditarod mushers used only one lead dog. Today, it is more common to see two.
Swing (or point) dogs: Positioned directly behind the lead dogs, the swing dogs help steer the team around corners. As lead dogs make a turn, it is not uncommon for the other dogs to want to jump off the trail to follow them. The swing dogs pull the team in an arc that keeps the other dogs on the trail and brings the sled and musher safely around a corner.
Team dogs: These are the team’s brawn. They pull the sled and maintain speed. On average, Iditarod sled dogs pull 300 to 500 pounds (including sled, supplies, and musher). There are several pairs of team dogs, depending on the size of the sled-dog team.
Wheel dogs: These are the two dogs closest to the sled. They are usually the largest of the dogs because they are the first to take on the weight of the load being pulled, especially during starts and climbs. Wheel dogs should be even-tempered as they must withstand the constant slamming of the sled runners behind them.
It is not uncommon for mushers to switch their dogs’ positions during a race. Some dogs make better leaders in certain weather conditions but not others. Sometimes, after a long run, a musher may wish to give a lead dog a break. Dogs who are fighting may need to be split up, or a female in heat may need to be moved away from the males. Sometimes during a race, after a few dogs have been dropped and a team becomes smaller, a single lead dog may be used instead of two.
so cool I would really want to try this
How do they know where to go? Like, steering?
The musher gives the lead dog verbal commands. Gee , turn right Haw turn left. The musher also gives the lead dog some autonomy whe it comes to determining the best path because the dogs have very good senses about the ground and ice conditions. Also, it heavy sniw, the lead dog is better able to find the trail than the musher who is 30 feet or more behind the lead dog.
Do you teach them to go left or right on your command? how do you do that?
HeadBlasted yes actually they train sled dogs for left and right, basics
They teach them haw (left) and gee (right) but before u teach a dog u should memorize that first otherwise u and your dogs will be confused.
Left is "haw" right is "gee" forward or faster is "hike" and slow down is "woah". Best to start is when you take your dog for a walk say the command as you turn. When they look the right way or speed up and go give them praise and a treat. If you have a bike that's good to start with too since you can steer and break if needed. Find a harness that puts all the pressure on your dogs chest rather than the neck. Bungee leashes are also good since it reduces the shock when your dog pulls.
g is right and that's the only thing I know lol
Gee and haw
...beautiful country...
Michigan is a great place to mush too there is plenty of snow and its tradition it's my dream to race the iditarod but I m going to train here in Michigan
personable i love German shepherd husky mix's when it comes to this but you can use any kind of dog for this ( long fur) i mean Ive seen people use golden retrievers.Its sooo fun!!!
why is this in my recommendation 10 years later
I feel jealousy of you, amazing life...enjoy it as much you can!
Cheers :)
ok, iv'e been reading these comments and some of them are really ticking me off. first of all, stop saying stuff about you hate the way she dragged them by their collars. THEY. ARE. FINE. and she knows what she's doing. second, they have enough room to run. so please, STOP saying these things becuase there is really no point to it becuase she knows what she's doing. >:(
Lisa Howard exactly
Correcte
ofc the dogs will be fine from being dragged by the collar but its rude and unnecessary.
@@Hubert99999 These are working dogs born and raised in Alaska. How you handle them is crucial. I'm pretty sure the people on this video, native Alaskans, are far more experienced in handling working dogs than you are at handling your pets at home.
@@barchetta575m you can train them without being an asshole, seen plenty of people do it online and in person. its like parents and teachers that used to hit kids, back in the day, we moved on from that, just like (most) people moved on from shock collars and other cruel means of training a dog. it is unnecessary.
A life without husky is possible but senseless.
awesome video!! my gf wants to go on a cruise in alaska but this is way better!!
Wish I was there!!!❤️
A similar sport of weight pulling is also practiced in Alaska. One dog has to pull a huge cargo sled a certain distance. Here, raw power is prized, not speed and endurance. I've seen all sorts of dogs used. Usually it comes down to mental drive of the dog. Big dogs aren't always the winners. Do a YT search for "dog weight pulling competition"
Dblitz70 that’s called dog abuse
How do they tell the dog to turn left, turn right, stop, faster??
Gee - Command for right turn.
Haw - Command for left turn.
Come gee! Come haw! - Command for 180-degree turns in either direction.
Line out! - Command for lead dog to pull the team out straight from the sled (mostly used when hooking or unhooking dogs).
Mush! Let's go! All right! Hike! - Various commands to get the dog team going.
Trail! - Shouted to oncoming mushers or snowmobile users to request right-of-way on the trail.
Whoa! - Command used to halt the team.
@@BlitzAlaska omg verbal comment? If there's any noise then things won't be so good
@@abraham8178 nah a musher can yell pretty loud. It works well enough. The lead dog is the one that listens and takes commands well.
@@BlitzAlaska I see. I tought they work like horse, but now I know that it's voice based. Thank you!
4:50, that shine
WOW,
AMAZING💪🐕😍😎
Awesome
Looks fun
@umbergerwill It was the end of March, 2010
How do these dogs live though? Do they get to run around at all?
what do you think
do they have a website ?
my complimets from Italy!
Very cool.
what month was this in?
well thank you, i enjoyed this video
from what I have heard, it's all calm until you say the sacred word "M u s h"
These look similar to the dogs we use for sledding in chukotka.... are you sure these aren’t Chukchi sledding dogs?
That's a similar region to Alaska so I can understand that similar breeds would become prevalent.
Coolest job ever
I saw huskies and... what is that other type of dog?
looks like a husky with some greyhound mixed in.
So cool