Ethical questions
The well-being of dogs must be the first priority.
In the field of sledding, two key questions
say a lot about the place you choose.
1. What do dogs do in the summer?
Athos and Hermes, two young dogs, are great friends. Their houses are side by side so they always have a playmate.
In winter, the timetable is simple : they run one to four times a day.
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All dogsledding companies face the same challenges : a dog needs care, physical exercise and stimulation all year long, not only when they are working. It is important to respect their resting periods, but also their playtime and their social time.
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This aspect of pack management is critical, At Passion Husky, we have decided to build enclosures specifically for letting the dogs free, eight to twelve at a time (depending on their personalities and energy levels). The enclosure is landscaped with declivities and objects, allowing them to play and vary their physical exercise.
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Roofs made of tarpaulin, hessian cloth or wood are set all over to provide shade for very sunny days. They also have a small paddling pool in which to dip their paws for extra freshness (and which they insist in drinking from, in spite of the clear water buckets at their diposal !)
Scar and Ringo sniff around while Roméo takes a little water break !
Since the spring of 2024, all Passion Husky dogs are living in enclosures. They enjoy free roaming time every day, playtime and socialization with every other member of the pack.
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However, we wish to stress that, even when they are at their houses, the length at which they are secure allow them to play with their neighbors and run. While letting them loose is extremely important, it isn't their only source of interaction and physical activity.​
2. What happens to dogs that do not work (or no longer work)?
There are dogs that don't run, that don't run anymore or that have never even run. This happens for all sorts of reasons: health problem (epilepsy or dysplasia, for example), lack of interest in sledding, end of career.
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In all these cases, the rest of their life is an important question. We always favor adoption for all our reformed dogs. It often happens that an employee or a guide decides to take them as house dogs. Our beautiful Guizmo right there is quite lazy: pulling the sled doesn't do it for him ! He has become a house dog and he continues to visit his pack friends every day.
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Adopting is also the best option for many of our puppies.
In 2023-2024, 5 adults dogs and 2 puppies have been adopted.
We take this opportunity to warmly thank all the families and people who welcomed their new companions.
