Dog sledding
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The document provides information on the essential equipment needed for safe dog sledding, including sled parts, clothing, medical supplies, food, and survival gear. It discusses the appropriate materials, sizes, and brands for sleds and recommends heavy, layered clothing made by favored brands. Medical supplies should include first aid kits, medications, and digestive aids. Food for both humans and dogs is also critical, with nine pounds of meat and vegetable recommended. Survival gear such as knives, extra booties, lighters, and cooking equipment should be packed in case of emergency.
Dog sledding
- 1. Unprepared equals unsafe: By: Allison Norder
- 2. Having the right sled parts, the right food, and medical protection is critical for dog sledding. Sled Parts Clothes Medical Food Survival Equipment
- 3. Sled Parts: Keys Lightweight for beginners Heavyweight for more advanced Size Number of dog per sled
- 4. Sled Parts: Materials Aluminum Lightweight Good for novices Very expensive Wood Medium weight Least expensive Less durable Plastic Good for kids Least expensive
- 5. Sled Parts: Size Six-Eight ft. Good for kids Five to six dogs need for sled One lead dog Nine- Eleven ft. Adult size Six to Eight dogs needed One or two lead dogs
- 6. Clothing: Keys What to wear Favorite Brands Dog protective clothing
- 7. What to wear Heavyweight On outer layers Lightweight Thermal Inner layers Gloves Leather Polyester Wool Thermal Shirt
- 8. Favored Brands Extreme Element Originated out of Canada Arctic Thermal Most popular Prairie Snowstorm Specialize in dog sledding
- 9. Dog protective equipment Booties Variety of colors Flannel inside Vest (optional) Specially fitted Very expensive
- 10. Medical and Survival equipment: Medical Food Survival
- 11. Medical First Aid kit Ointment, bandages, etc. Digestion water Special medication Very expensive Medicine Depends on dogs needs
- 12. Food and Survival Food Meat and vegetable Nine Pounds Survival Equipment Jacknife Extra booties Lighter Food cookers
- 14. Bibliography http://www.huskydogstore.com/images/Resize%20Istock%20Dog%20Bowl.jpg http://www.dog-sled.com/images/full_size/robs_dog_sled.gif http://img.alibaba.com/wsphoto/342517808/Coats-Winter-Coats-Mens-Coat-Mens-Coats-Black-Coat- Winter-jacket-Coat-size-L-XL-XXL.jpg http://www.nyfifth.com/category/apparel_7/canvas-3600-larchmont-burnout-thermal-shirt.jpg http://www.happy-trail.com/images/9/GER%20extreme%20Element%20Jacket_m.jpg http://www.watersportswarehouse.co.uk/images/product/thumbnail/4th-element-xerotherm-arctic- set_XT500-SET.jpg http://www.tadvgear.com/XS-Liner-Mitts-G2-410.gif http://www.travelsinparadise.com/gearreviews/assets/images/dog/barknboot.jpg http://www.petergreenberg.com/2010/02/03/haiti-news-red-cross-says-relief-effort-improving-challenges- remain/ http://www.pluspets.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/siberian-huskey5.jpg http://www.pluspets.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/siberian-huskey3.jpg http://www.dogsunited.com/Jockey/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/husky-dog-names-2.jpg http://www.freshlysqueezedevents.com/assets/Uploads/Galleries---Pages/Husky-dog-sledding- Gallery/Husky_Dog_Sledding_2.jpg
- 15. More Bibliography http://iditarodblogs.com/news/files/2009/08/2010-iditarod.jpg http://aboutzoo.net/dogs/en/siberian-husky/ http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Siberia_Husky_puppy_copper.jpg http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu7/NnyGred/smiling-husky.jpg http://www.sodahead.com/entertainment/lets-keep-it-that-way/blog-84723/? link=ibaf&imgurl=http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i147/gilles999/ SmilingHusky2.jpg&q=smiling%2Bhusky www.yesnet.yk.ca/schols/steilias/projects/dogmushing/info/index.html-- Dog mushing--yesnet yukon Dogsong-- Gary Paulsen 1994- pages 40-100/ sholastic/New york city Winterdance-- Gary Paulsen--1985-pages 50-107 New York City www.srlee.net sled dog care 1995-- Margeret Bonham