Race Day for Rookies

Lessons Learned from 3 Rookies

ANNIKA: 4-dog, 4 mile & 2-dog, 2 mile

1. Have fun in the race

2. Don’t stress out about who has what dogs

3. There is a first experience for everything

4. Pick two dogs you know are good leaders

5. Always come prepared

6. Trust your lead dog

MEGAN: 4-dog, 4 mile

1. I can follow simple directions and get back to the kennel alone (with my dog team)

2. Lists help to remember things

3. Don’t leave Knox (my dog) in my car before the race starts because he chewed up my car seat

4. Trust your instincts

5. Make a list of what you want in your sled

6. Dogs are powerful. Very strong!

JEFF: 2-dog, 2-mile

1. I need more than two geriatric dogs for a two mile race

KRISTIN: kiddy loop full of laughs

1. Don’t underestimate the fun you can have in a short loop

2. It is very fulfilling to watch others succeed, especially when you know you had a part in it