Americano Blue's musher/mushing chat thread

[RezChamp]

what are we talking about?

O just about anything. Take your pick.
I'm open. You know me..... ...so many opinions?

 

[Americano Blue]

what do you use on the dog's pads?

 

[charnic44]

Ya, me. Too. Gota stay busy. I wish my biological daughters were a bit more like you.

Quiet..... Silence is golden.
Actually there is never silence. Always something is making sound. It's just to quiet my soul enough to hear the good on the wind, in the song of the SnowBunting, the beat of the RuffedGrouse's wings.

So, I digress in regards to "Silence is golden" since there is never silence but only quieter.
It's like going to a rock concert and then later going to the bedroom and playing calm flute music on very low volume.

Haha well I was raised (or still being raised, I guess) that as soon as you wake up, the animals get fed before you do. Then once all the morning chores are done, breakfast, working outside all day, lunch on a good day, working some more till dark, evening chores, dinner late at night, sleep, and do it all again the next day. "Working" as in riding horses, cleaning stalls, moving irrigation pipes 2 times/day, cleaning up the place, sometimes were in town running errands. If we go into the house for a break when work was to be done outside, we got in trouble. So I'm used to always moving and doing something so I don't get into trouble. Yeah, silence is golden, but it's kinda like me being restless. I'm used to working all day and noise so when I'm not busy and its quiet, it bugs me and feels unnatural.

 

[SternRose]

GSD:German Shepard Dog
I told her that i m interested but I'll have to look at them after they find there feet so. Around 5-7 weeks I told her if I'm allowed.
I haven't asked yet,
I was waiting to here ya,Los opinions.
$10 is do able for me. I just don't like the crossing. I'll get picsvlater.

 

[SternRose]

Haha well I was raised (or still being raised, I guess) that as soon as you wake up, the animals get fed before you do. Then once all the morning chores are done, breakfast, working outside all day, lunch on a good day, working some more till dark, evening chores, dinner late at night, sleep, and do it all again the next day. "Working" as in riding horses, cleaning stalls, moving irrigation pipes 2 times/day, cleaning up the place, sometimes were in town running errands. If we go into the house for a break when work was to be done outside, we got in trouble. So I'm used to always moving and doing something so I don't get into trouble. Yeah, silence is golden, but it's kinda like me being restless. I'm used to working all day and noise so when I'm not busy and its quiet, it bugs me and feels unnatural.

U get ur dogsvyet?

 

[Americano Blue]

GSD:German Shepard Dog
I told her that i m interested but I'll have to look at them after they find there feet so. Around 5-7 weeks I told her if I'm allowed.
I haven't asked yet,
I was waiting to here ya,Los opinions.
$10 is do able for me. I just don't like the crossing. I'll get picsvlater.

I personally wouldn't do GSD for mushing.

 

[charnic44]

GSD:German Shepard Dog
I told her that i m interested but I'll have to look at them after they find there feet so. Around 5-7 weeks I told her if I'm allowed.
I haven't asked yet,
I was waiting to here ya,Los opinions.
$10 is do able for me. I just don't like the crossing. I'll get picsvlater.

I say try it. If it doesn't work out, you can always rehome them.

U get ur dogsvyet?

The people with the dogs and I talked a while and he's got Sibes left and maybe an Alaskan but he said I need to see where I want to go with mushing (just recreation, sprint races, or distance races). I told him mainly rec, but maybe some sprint. He said that Alaskans would be best and such but he did invite me to come anytime and run dogs. Also he said he could answer any questions I have. So kinda like a mentor but he's 5 hours away so mainly phone calls. That's okay, though. At least I've got a few different experienced people (including you all) I can ask questions. Plus he said if he ever has any other Alaskans for sale/free that he'd give me a call. Not a total put down.



When I ordered my sled, I didn't realize the next day or so that I needed a bridle. So I thought, why not just make one? Problem is, I need to figure out exactly how to make one so it will be perfect and not mess up my steering. Do you guys have any pics of your sled bridles or any links on how to make one and put it on? Should I just order one then put it on myself? If so, know of any good sites that sell them?

 

[RezChamp]

what do you use on the dog's pads? 

I really don't use anything on the pads. I tried different oils and formulas but decided against. If the pads are no good on a dog I let them go to home that appreciates the breed.
I need to be vigilante in perfecting my line. It may sound cold hearted but my world although extremely beautiful is nonetheless quite un-accommodating to weaknesses. I'm quite simply just doing my best to emulate creation.

 

[Americano Blue]

I really don't use anything on the pads. I tried different oils and formulas but decided against. If the pads are no good on a dog I let them go to home that appreciates the breed.
I need to be vigilante in perfecting my line. It may sound cold hearted but my world although extremely beautiful is nonetheless quite un-accommodating to weaknesses. I'm quite simply just doing my best to emulate creation.

I mean for like cuts and stuff.

 

[RezChamp]

GSD:German Shepard Dog
I told her that i m interested but I'll have to look at them after they find there feet so. Around 5-7 weeks I told her if I'm allowed.
I haven't asked yet,
I was waiting to here ya,Los opinions.
$10 is do able for me. I just don't like the crossing. I'll get picsvlater.

I knew a guy that used dogs with Shep blood. Good feet, intelligent, willingness to please, friendly, loyal, obedient.
Almost perfect. The only problem was the hips....and the fact it took so long to train them to be sled dogs. The maternal line was Shep.
Sometimes I wonder about paternal Shep blood in sleddogs.
If you really want to try it I guess we'll have to wait and see what goes on. I'm actually curious.
I ain't gona encourage you but I ain't gona discourage you.
But know for every action there is a reaction.