Howling Dog Alaska

06/18/2026

Siberians aren’t just for snow. https://howlingdogalaska.com/collections/harnesses/products/distance-harness

06/16/2026

Looking for the ultimate warm-weather gear? Our Second Skin Harness is breathable, incredibly soft, and quick drying. It’s the perfect choice for early morning walks, trips to the lake, or occasional light pulling on cooler summer days. Available in a wide range of sizes (XXS to XXL). https://howlingdogalaska.com/collections/harnesses/products/second-skin-harness

06/14/2026

Reach new heights with your dog. https://howlingdogalaska.com/collections/canicross

06/12/2026

A good dog is a good dog is a good dog is a good dog! https://howlingdogalaska.com/collections/harnesses

06/10/2026

“The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment.” – Robert Falcon Scott. My takeaway is that timing is crucial when working with your dog. Pictured is Ivana, the owner of HDA, and her dog, Aura, perfectly timing the jump.

06/08/2026

Here is another “dated” post from a few years ago. The info was gleaned from Dr. Arleigh Reynold’s power point presentation at the 2012 ADMA International Sled Dog Symposium.

Fun fact – VO2 max is defined as the highest rate of oxygen consumption attainable during maximal or exhaustive exercise. The average male aged 20-29 has a VO2 max of 44 to 51 and the average female aged 20-29 has a VO2 max of 35 to 43. Lance Armstrong's VO2 max was 85. The highest ever recorded VO2 max is 96 ml/kg/min, attributed to Bjørn Dæhlie. Elite sprint racing sled dogs have been tested and achieved a VO2 max of 240 ml/kg/min. Pictured is Kati Dagenais' champion sprint dog gulping in maximum oxygen. https://howlingdogalaska.com/collections/harnesses/products/light-weight-harness

06/07/2026

Today is the last chance to get a Limited Edition Harness at 20% off. Enter the code LIMITED20 during checkout. Once sold out, this eye-catching lime green color will no longer be available. https://howlingdogalaska.com/collections/harnesses/products/limited-edition-harness

06/06/2026

Do you know the many types of racing sled dogs? This picture from a 2010 article represents the basics. The dogs continue to evolve: Alaskan sled dogs are a mixed breed dog selected strictly for their racing performance. A) Top row: Sprint racing teams of "traditional" Alaskan sled dogs (no purebred crossings in the last 5 generations) and Pointer crossed Alaskan sled dogs. Spandex dog coats (in blue) are commonly used on shorter-haired Pointer × Alaskan sled dogs when temperatures are ≤10'F. B) Middle row: Sprint sled dogs of 25% or greater Pointer ancestry according to their written pedigree records. C) Bottom row: "Traditional" Alaskan sled dogs from distance racing teams. All photos were taken between 2006-2009 of dogs competitively racing in high performance kennels. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2920855/

06/04/2026

It’s okay if your Second Skin Harness slips to the side. This is intentional so the body strap won’t pull the breast strap into the armpit causing a rub. https://howlingdogalaska.com/collections/harnesses/products/second-skin-harness

06/02/2026

“This is Kodama in one of your Wheel Dog Harnesses during a canicross walk. From Birchline Sled Dog Kennel in Wisconsin.” https://howlingdogalaska.com/collections/harnesses/products/wheel-dog-harness