Our Dogs
Your dog team is made of Alaskan huskies, a breed known for its strength, speed, and stamina. Our dogs’ natural ability and training make traveling many miles easy. They are well socialized and less aggressive than the freighting dogs. The Alaskan husky is a unique breed you will never find on the show rink. These dogs were bred at the turn of the century during the gold rush days in Alaska.
For thousands of years humans and dogs have depended on each other to survive in the north. Dogs made it possible for Inuit to live in the Arctic, for explorers to reach the poles, and for Alaskan gold seekers to search for gold. The rich history of dogsledding comes alive every winter for people on White Wilderness sled dog trips.
Over the course of your trip you will come to know each dog as a unique individual. It is our sled dogs with their skills, strength, training and distinct personalities that are the backbone of our programs.
We are committed to working with our dogs. One of the few sled dog trip providers training dogs year round, we believe the extra time invested in training ensures a higher quality, more enjoyable trip for you, and a fuller life for our dogs.
Training is important, and during off-season months, we spend much time one-on-one leader training.
We use agility training (teaching dogs to run through an obstacle course) to build confidence and trust in our dogs.
On cool fall mornings before the snow starts flying, we build up strength and endurance by training with a 4-wheeler instead of a sled.
Jerod is a native of Ely, MN. He is an avid outdoorsman and guide. He spent his youth exploring the Boundary Waters by canoe and dog team. He has built his own Native Bait business supplying local shops for fishing season. He also is an accomplished bird waterfowl hunting guide in North Dakota. He is known for his calm demeanor and steadiness in teaching guests about dog sledding, ice fishing, and sharing his love of the north woods.
