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Your source for insider articles, tips, and tricks to get started in recreational mushing – and stack your dog’s wall of fame with awards!
Is Spring A Good Time To Start Canicross Training?
Spring may officially start on March 20th and in Calgary we seem to be enjoying a false spring right now. We’re being teased with spring
What Is A Wheel Dog?
Since it’s our name sake, wheel dogs are near and dear to our heart. So, what is a wheel dog? On a traditional sled dog
What’s The Deal With The Milestone Program?
Here at Wheel Dog we often talk about our Challenge and Title programs, and the poor Milestone program doesn’t get a lot of love. And
Best Dog Boots For Mushers
If you spend your winter in the snow with your dog, you’ve probably wondered about whether they need to wear boots…and do mushers really use
5 Great Winter Canicross Trails in Calgary
When you’re just getting started in a mushing sport it can be hard to find good trails for you and your dog to train on…so,
3 Things To Look For In A Canicross Line
You’re excited to hit the trails with your dog. You want them to power boost you up those challenging hills (not down the hill Riggs!).
Is it safe to run my dog?
You want to get out and run your dog, but looking at the temperature you’re not sure if that’s a safe choice for today. So,
Skijoring Skis & How To Find The Right Fit
You’ve decided skijor is the sport for you and your team – awesome! You’re going to have a lot of fun. Maybe you’ve rented some
7 Inventive Ribbon Display Ideas
As a Wheel Dog member you’re probably starting to rack up your teams ribbons…which always leads to the question what should you do to display
Where Can You Learn How To Start Mushing For Fun In Alberta?
Alberta peeps, are you interested in this mushing thing, but not sure where or how to get started? Well then today is your lucky day,
Sick Of Snow Induced Cabin Fever – Skijor Can Fix That
You have a very active dog, they want…no, need to be busy. But, if you live in Presque Isle, Maine the idea of trudging out
Top 3 Harness Style’s For Deep Chested Dogs
Many of today’s most competitive mushers are running with deep chested hound or pointer crosses (sometimes called Eurohounds). If you have a similarly built dog,
The Dispatch: Feburary 2022
Let me introduce you to our brand new League newsletter – The Dispatch. I’ll tell you a little more about it in our first edition,
Looking For A Canicross Club Where You Can Share Your Passion?
Most people who are interested in Canicross (and other small team sports) just want to spend more time with their dog. De-stress on the trails
Start Running With Your Dog, Without Wrecking Your Back
You’re ready to give this whole canicross (running with your dog) thing a try, but how do you actually attach the dog to you? The
Why Should I Care About IFSS?
Most Wheel Dog members don’t want to race, so why should they care about the IFSS? First, maybe we should mention what the IFSS is
Giving American Dogs A Better Life, One Trail At A Time
While Canicross is a very popular sport in Europe, it hasn’t seen the same enthusiasm in North America. Why? We have to think it’s because
How To Get Started In Dog Scootering in 2022
You and your trail buddies have mastered the mushing basics with your Canicross groundwork, but now you’re ready to add some speed to your outings.
Add Distance and Speed To Your Run By Enlisting Your Dog’s Help
If you’re not happy with your current running distance or fitness level, what would you do to change it? If you’re currently running, but having
Full Out Fun For Your Dog With A Side Of Kamikaze Cruising
If your dog loves to run full out, and often looks back at you imploringly to stop slowing him down – let me introduce you
Run A Canicross Race Without Ever Leaving Your Town…so you never have to wake up at 3 am to get ready for a race ever again
Most mushers aren’t excited about having to wake up early to head to a race. You do it because to love racing your dog, not