spectators info

Sled dog racing and the sport of mushing is a fantastic spectator sport, however with any sport there are a few do's and donts to observe!

While we welcome you to come to our events we kindly ask you respect these simple rules.

Please do not bring your dogs to the races if at all possible! If you have to bring them please keep them on the leash at all times and away from any competing dogs and teams.
The racing dogs can be very excited as they are keen to run and often can scare other non working sled dogs by their noisy, bouncy attitudes.
This can also limit the chances of dogs picking up bugs or illnesses.

Whilst you might think it would be fun for your dog to meet the huskies, it often has the opposite effect and can be extremely intimidating for your pooch!

Please do not walk the trails if you have a dog with you as this can interfear with a mushers race and cause accidents as the dog teams can approach silently and at speed!

Please keep children under control and do not approach a dog to stroke it unless you have the permission from the owner.

Please do not feed dogs not belonging to you unless you have the owners permission.

Do turn up early to watch the teams, often races start off early (around 9am) to ensure the dogs get the cool temperatures to run in. races are often finished by early afternoon.

Do ask mushers questions, they love to 'talk dogs!'

Do feel free to take photos, but please dont use flashes.

Do feel free to walk the trails and see the dogs in action but be aware as the teams can approach at silently at speed!

Please feel free to contact us to enquire about race venues or how to get your own huskies working in harness. We can be contacted at tanglefoot_huskies@yahoo.ca

Please not that the Forestry Commision request you keep dogs on leads and under control at all times when in the forest!