Ethical Dog Care
A guide's-eye view of our proactive, round-the-clock approach to husky welfare.
We asked an experienced guide who has worked on several Scandinavian farms for her honest view of our dog welfare. Good dog care, she says, is a round-the-clock job. Many farms in summer only feed and clean. Our dogs get heat checks three times a week and a thorough medical check weekly, year round.
- Heat checks 3x weekly, medical check weekly, year-round
- Monthly nail and dental care for every dog
- Individual, season-specific training programmes
- Daily affection, grooming and massage for senior dogs
Proactive, not reactive
Regular checks catch lumps and bumps early, keep the pack free of fleas and mites, and monitor eye conditions such as Panus, which one rescued dog needs daily treatment to manage. Good care is proactive, not reactive.
Head to paw
Bellies and ears suffer fly bites in summer, nipples and testicles frostbite in winter, so vulnerable dogs are checked extra often and brought indoors when needed. Feet and nails get a manicure and teeth a dental session at least monthly, and we even run anti-mosquito magnets for dogs and guides.
Time, training and affection
Every dog follows a year-round training programme tailored to its stage, motivation and potential, plus cuddles, grooming and play in the running fences. Fluffier coats are groomed twice a week to prevent matting, and our oldies get regular massages to keep joints supple, especially in winter.
Ready when you are
Real wilderness, 200+ huskies, eighteen winters in.