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A good book
A good book that helps people train sled dogs.A must for a beginner.It helped me out a lot.Good for all. ... Read more

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The speed mushing manual
Jim Welch has made this such an easy read and understandable to even none mushers. As a sprint musher myself I could take a lot from this book and apply it to my own training with my dogs. He describes and explains training situations with great examples. He talks on a comfortable level and has a true passion for dogs.

Jim is a great trainer and musher and surely this is a book to read by any musher or dog lover. As a trainer myself I think he truly grasp the concept of training dogs in a positive way by doing what most dogs love called mushing.

Great Read
This is a great read, it was the first book that I brought on mushing a few years ago - lots of handy information from Training to feeding and everything inbetween.I still read it every off season before coming back into training and I pick up more each time.

good for skijoring too
Much of the info in this book applies to skijoring as well.Recommended by the skijoring book Ski Spot Run.

Excellent for a Sprint Musher
This is a great book with some great information. It talks about what makes a good dog, running the dogs, training puppies, etc. It is more geared towards sprint mushing, but a distance racer can still get some good ideas from it too.

Excellent guide to training racing sled dogs
Jim Welch has written a clear and concisebook on training sled dogs to race. There arespecific examples to clarify most techniques and ample support for the effectiveness of each method. He has successfully condensed the knowledge of many of the world's top mushers into a relatively short book. Consider it essential reading for anyone who wants to reach the maximum potential of their dogs whether they be competitors at the national or local level.

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Provides a lively history of sled-dog racing from its humble beginnings to the present. "Surveys the historical development of this sport of canine athletes and its present day popularity with amateurs and professionals throughout Alaska, Canada, and the northern states." -- Booklist ... Read more

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A chance encounter on a chilly, rainy day started a heartwarming adventure for a blind dog and a human. This is Rivers’ diary of that adventure; becoming pain free and dealing with his disappointments while learning to interact with humans. Rivers tells of a blind dog’s efforts to overcome his challenges and achieve his destiny. Rivers is a tale of the bond between a dog and a man, of courage, friendship, loyalty and adventure. It is full of positive messages for both young and old. Rivers takes place in that mystical land called Alaska, where sled dog racing is the state sport, dogs are considered athletes, and mushers are their coaches. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

A wonderul, heartwarming book
What a wonderful book, and wonderful man who wrote it! Rivers is truely an inspiration, as is Mike! Thanks to both of you for this book that brings such joy and inspiration to us!

Oustanding 2 !
After reading Book 1 I couldn't resist to start reading Book 2 as soon as possible. One feels at home with Rivey and all the adventures he has are amazing, considering he's blind. I loved Xmas and Lakota and Nitro. What a team they are. And even better, he really answers his e-mail!

rivers - racing sled dog
I went to great lengths to get this book. It is a beautiful story, but the read was spoiled for me by all the errors in grammar, usage, suffixes and wrong words in places. I can't see how it has gone through three printings without someone pointing this out - after all, it is recommended for young people, and we are trying to get them to write and speak correctly!! Please, Mike, get yourself a proofreader!! The word "of" was used throughout the book where it should have been "have", ie "would of" for "would have".

heartwarming story
wow what a heartwarming story for parents to read to their children. It is especially wonderful for parents with children who have special needs. It shows how no matter what you can achieve your dreams....what a positive message ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Jack & Jill, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on December 1, 1999. The length of the article is 476 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dog-Sled Dreams.(Oregon girl trains sled dogs for racing)
Author: Susann Keys
Publication: Jack & Jill (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 1999
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: 61Issue: 8Page: 31

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This digital document is an article from Children's Digest, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on December 1, 1996. The length of the article is 1072 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The sport of "mush." (sled dog racing)
Author: Sherry Shahan
Publication: Children's Digest (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 1996
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: v46Issue: n8Page: p4(4)

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8 by 11 magazine-style souvenir book. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Alaska Business Monthly, published by Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc. on March 1, 1993. The length of the article is 1587 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Iditabusiness: the Iditarod is not only the last great race, it's also big business. (sled dog racing)
Author: Sean Reid
Publication: Alaska Business Monthly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 1993
Publisher: Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc.
Volume: v9Issue: n3Page: p38(3)

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