Educational Programs

Private Mushing Lessons

Learn to drive a dog sled or a cart!
Private lessons suitable for kids ages 10 and up as well as adults. In these lessons we will use our friendly, veteran Alaskan sled dogs who have 4 years or more experience of mushing. These lessons are for beginners who are interested in learning how to be a musher. Lessons are 1 hour and consist of grooming, harnessing/ unharnessing and mushing. Bring your own helmet. Kids under 16 are required to wear one. Dress for the weather! We have wheeled carts and scooters as well as a junior sled and adult sled.
$200.00 for 5 lessons, or $50.00 single lesson. Can do multiple lessons a week.
$50.00 deposit in advance to schedule.
Classes available through appointment only January through March.

Please note: We will only use our sled dogs for mushing lessons.

Run By Dogs finds great honor in presenting our educational programs. It is a very thrilling experience to see people of all ages learn from our musher and our dogs. We offer programs outside or indoors; allowing participants two slightly different experiences. With our growing team, local interest and traveling availability, we are no longer able to travel to events. For educational events, we welcome you here to our kennel.

“On behalf of the Edward J. Arthur Elementary School I would like to thank you and your amazing team of sled dogs for visiting our school! Our students enjoyed being introduced to the wonderful sport of dog sledding. The entrance you made into the cafeteria for our morning assembly kick-off was inspirational and very exciting for students.” –  Jim Martino, Principal 2014

The best thing for everyone?
Watching the dogs create enchantment, genuine laughter and awe with their eagerness to work, their intelligence and love of people.

Outdoor School Programs Include:

• Live demonstrations of the dog team in harness with the dryland rig or dog sled

• Hands on involvement with dogs and gear – dogs are always on leash or in harness
• Introduction to dog sledding and dog powered sports
• Inspirational and engaging mushing stories about training and racing
• Team building exercises
• Outdoor programs are often more animated, energetic, and less formal forums

Indoor School programs Include:

• Engaging video clips of dog sledding
• Hands on involvement with dogs and gear – dogs are often off leash and free roaming with participants
• Introduction to dog sledding and dog powered sports
• Inspirational and engaging mushing stories about training and racing
• Team building exercises
• Indoor programs are often more structured, conversational and relaxed

What is the team building exercise?

For many, it’s often the most fun part of the program! Participants learn what it takes to be part of the sled team. Become a musher – who drives the team; a lead dog – who takes all direction from the musher; a team dog – who holds the whole team together; or a wheel dog – who is the power house of the team. This is a valuable lesson on how each individual can make a team functional, workable and strong! We can hold a contest and see which team can run the fastest “sprint race” time.

Pricing

Educational program with dogs available : First hour – $350.00

Every hour after – $100.00

Sled rides included- please add $200.00

Our sled dogs do best in a small group size of 30 participants or less. Larger groups can be accommodated with prior notice and approval.

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