Become a Musher: Husky Dog Training & Overnight Lodge Stay
Activity Provider: Pirate Husky
5 days and 4 nights dog training experience.
From NOK 24500
Summer/Autumn
Enjoy daily activities with our huskies and learn how mushers prepare the dogs for the winter season. You will take part in training sessions with dog sleds on wheels and discover our daily routines at the kennel all depending on daily temperatures.
Highlights
Experience daily life at a working husky kennel and learn how mushers train their dogs for the winter season.
Take part in several sledding on wheels training tours with enthusiastic huskies.
Learn practical dog care routines such as feeding, massaging, stretching, and basic paw and nail care.
Spend quality time with the dogs through husky hikes, puppy walks, free running, and cuddle time.
Enjoy 4 nights of accommodation near the kennel, all meals included, and airport transfers from Lakselv.
Itinerary
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Arrival in the evening, check-in at your accommodation. First introduction to the huskies and evening feeding. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
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Morning feeding, introduction to training equipment, our routines and how to prepare a dog team.
Based on temperature: Sledding on wheels tour : During this activity, you will take part in a training session with our sled dogs using a wheeled cart, which is used in autumn to prepare the dogs for the winter sledding season. After the run, you will help unharness the dogs and return them to their kennels. Lunch at the kennel or at your accomodation. Afternoon husky hike or free running. Evening dog feeding, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Morning feeding followed by a longer dog training tour. After the run, we will take care of the dogs (Massaging, stretching, cutting nails, and other basic dog care routines.) In the afternoon, there is time to rest or spend free time with the huskies before the feeding.
In the evening, we go for a puppy or husky walk, followed by your dinner and an overnight stay.
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Morning feeding followed by a dog training tour (depending on temperature). After lunch, spend time with the huskies for cuddles, free running, and photos before heading out for another dog training tour.
In the evening, we feed the dogs and enjoy a farewell dinner together, followed by an overnight stay.
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Final morning feeding and goodbyes to the dogs before departure to the airport.
This provider implements additional measures and goes beyond both our minimum requirements and the applicable national regulations.
To highlight and promote this commitment, we use a simple recognition system on our platform. Partners who exceed our requirements in at least three areas are identified by this symbol. You can find more information here.
This provider places special emphasis on maintaining a balanced age structure within the pack. This ensures that all dogs entering retirement can spend the rest of their life on the farm and remain part of the community until the very end. The small group size allows for individual care. In addition, all male dogs are neutered to prevent unplanned litters. Also noteworthy are the two scheduled rest days each week, giving the dogs time to recover and recuperate.
further information
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4 nights at the lodge near by the kennel.
You can choose between two types of accommodation:
Apartment at the lodge, located just 5 minutes from the kennel (transfers included).
Glamping tent by the kennel, a more rustic but cozy option equipped with a oven and beds — with the huskies as your closest neighbors.
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Good health conditions. No previous experience required.
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Transportation from Lakselv airport (return). Pick-up from Alta available at extra cost.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
All activities as described in the program.
5 nights: 4 nights in a double room at our guesthouse and 1 night in a wilderness cabin
Your own dog team
Free use of the sauna
Rental equipment: outer clothing, winter boots (sizes 39–48), gloves, tent, winter sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and snowshoes or skis
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Flights and alcoholic drinks
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Warm, weather-appropriate clothing suitable for outdoor activities (layering is recommended)
Waterproof outer layer (jacket and pants)
Wool or fleece sweater
Sturdy outdoor shoes
Working gloves, thin wool gloves, and a scarf
Thick wool socks and wool underwear
Personal toiletries
Any personal medication you may need
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You are eligible to receive a full refund of the booking amount if you cancel your reservation at least 37 days before the scheduled start time.
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