Comments on: Dog Urban Mushing Becoming More Popular

By: Boston Snow Dogs

Boston Snow Dogs — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:37:56 +0000

There is a dog sled scooter group in Boston using kaz-usa dog scooters. This site has a lot of videos about MUSING. Must watch!

By: Carol L

Carol L — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:07:58 +0000

I am interested in getting started in the sport of urban mushing. I just adopted a wonderful 2 year old Husky who is full of energy and ready to learn. I live in Houston Texas and dont know where to get the best training for myself and my Husky, the proper equipment or clubs to join. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

By: Jess C

Jess C — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:10:58 +0000

I have been dog scootering for about 2 years now. My dogs have loved this new sport since we started. I can tell because when they see me grab some of my gear, they get all excited jumping up and down,sometimes they scratch at the closet door where their harnesses are! I have a big white boxer that is the muscle of my team, and I have a beagle mix that we found on a bridge as my lead dog. We haven’t entered any races yet, but we intend to! We will also may be going dog scooter backpacking soon! We even have a team name, River Runners!

By: jasmine

jasmine — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:52:54 +0000

Ive been doing it for about 7 years, except with a scooter and its realy fun. There is a old term that means “one with the dogs” people used do it to prove that they know how to control there dog(s) now its all for practice. I wish that they would think about their animals not just a race.

By: Dyls Mom

Dyls Mom — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:36:22 +0000

Yet more mis-led information about the Iditarod. That site is predominantly false with the exception that there are bad pet owners everywhere and Iditarod officials take abuse very seriously. Dogs are examined by vets prior to being cleared to race. These dogs were bred to run and if they aren’t going to run they will stop, they will lay down. The owner of that site lives in Florida no where near Alaska. Visiting 1 kennel does not say that every kennel is like that. I would love to see people put so much effort towards puppy mills….

By: Sky Eyes Woman

Sky Eyes Woman — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:25:54 +0000

This is also a great way to keep dogs in shape for weight pull competition too. Do a search for “Asphalt Eaters” and you’ll see a lot of stuff about it. Looks like a lot of fun…wish I had a Pit Bull! I’d do this! :-D

By: Senas Mom

Senas Mom — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:22:40 +0000

Wow, Lynne, I had no idea. Thanks for the link.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:54:29 +0000

I hope this stays in the realm of the amateur. If money becomes involved we will see the same abuses that the Itidarod dogs face.
http://www.helpsleddogs.org/

By: dog collar addict

dog collar addict — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:52:22 +0000

my neighbour has 2 huskies & he used to exercise them with a skateboard. i like this ides a lot better, i think that the musher has more control.