The Speed Mushing Manual: How to Train Racing Sled Dogs

by Jim Welch

This book gives a dog musher the information he needs to become a winner. Whether you race dogs or not, it's the best information on sled dogs there is, period. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0962364304
• ISBN13: 9780962364303
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Sirius Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.7" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

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 concise book on training sled dogs to race. There are specific 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.