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Publications

Mush with P.R.I.D.E. recommends the following books for more information on sled dogs and their care (Mush with P.R.I.D.E. does not necessarily endorse everything in these publications).

 

Best of Mushing: Sled Dog Basics. Ester, AK: Stellar Communications, 1998.

Bush, Wendy. Ascent of Dog: Working Dogs in the West. Calgary, Alberta, Canada:

            Detselig Enterprises Ltd.,1998.

Carlson, Delbert G., DVM, and James M. Giffin, M.D. Dog Owner's Home Veterinary

            Handbook. New York: Howell Book House, 2007.

Cary, Bob. Born to Pull. Duluth, Minn.: Pfeifer­Hamilton Publishers, 1998.

Collins, Miki, and Julie Collins. Dog Driver: A Guide for the Serious Musher.

            Revised Edition, Crawford, Colorado: Alpine Publications, 2009.

Fishback, Lee. Training Lead Dogs. Nunica, Michigan: Tundra, 1978.

Flanders, Nöel K. Joy of Running Sled Dogs. Loveland, Colorado: Alpine Publications,               1989.

Fogle, Bruce, DVM. Dog's Mind. New York: Howell Book House, 1990.

Haakenstad, Matt. Ski Spot Run. Minnetonnka, MN: KISATI Ventures, 2004.

Hoe­Raitto, Mari, and Carol Kaynor. Skijoring with Your Dog. Fairbanks, Alaska:

            OK Publishing, 1991.

Kilcommons, Brian. Good Owners, Great Dogs. Boston: Warner Books, 1999.

 Krieg, Ken. After Your Pet Dies. Fairbanks, Alaska: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Cooperative Extension Service, 1992.

Mushing Magazine. Willow, AK: Alaska: Smellydog Media.

Pilon, Andre. The Universe of Sled Dogs. Quebec: Edition Marquis Ltd., 1999.

Rutherford, Clarice, and David H. Neil. How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With.

            Loveland, Colorado: Alpine Publications, 2005.  

Shields, Mary. Alaska Happy Dog Trilogy. Fairbanks, Alaska: Pyrola Publishing, 1993.

            (For preschool through grade 3.)

LaBelle, Charlene / Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers. Mush! Revised! A Beginner's Manual of Sled DogTraining. Mechanicsburg, PA: Barkleigh Productions, 2007

Sternberg, Mike. Teach Your Dog to Pull. Post Falls, Idaho, 1988.

USDA, NRCS. Composting Dog Waste. Washington D.C.:USDA, 2005

Additional recommended sources of information on sled dogs and mushing equipment include mushing workshops and seminars, sled dog symposiums and trade fairs, and listservs such as Sled Dog Central (http://www.sleddogcentral.com).