Husky Experiences

About our HuskyCo Kennel

At our kennel, daily life is guided around our dogs’ wellbeing, all 195 of them, or 780 paws in total. Not every dog is working: some are still growing into their role, while others have earned a well-deserved retirement after years of running through Arctic landscapes.
Most of our dogs are Alaskan huskies, with a few Siberian huskies among the pack. Our tours cover a few kilometres at a time, allowing the dogs to work with enthusiasm, focus, and enjoyment. Alaskan huskies are particularly well suited for this type of sledding and also adapt better to warmer summer conditions.

A Kennel Built on Experience and Care

Founded as a family-run kennel in 1996, the kennel entered a new chapter in November 2024 when it became part of the Wilderness Hotels & Safaris family. This brought the renovation of the dogs’ living areas and the creation of a brand-new kennel environment, designed to further improve comfort, safety, and everyday life for the dogs, with a shared ambition to develop one of the leading husky kennels in Northern Europe.

All of our dogs live outdoors in spacious pens where they can rest, play, and socialise naturally. Most pens are shared by two dogs, while puppies and young dogs live in larger groups, as play and social learning are essential at a young age.
Each dog house is insulated to provide warmth and dryness in winter and a cooler environment in summer, with electrically heated houses available for dogs with shorter coats during the coldest periods.

We breed our dogs in our own kennel and only very rarely bring dogs from elsewhere. This allows us to carefully follow bloodlines, behaviour, and temperament.

Life through the Seasons

Winter is the longest and most exciting season for both dogs and people. This is when we go sledding daily. All tours are self-driven but always guided by our professional team. Just like people, dogs have clear working schedules, we carefully track their distance and number of tours to ensure they stay happy, motivated, and healthy.

Summer is a quieter period. Physical workload is reduced, and days are filled with free running in enclosed areas, socialising across the pack, and relaxed hiking trips. During summer, visitors are warmly welcomed to visit the kennel, meet the dogs, or even join us on a husky hike.

When temperatures drop below +10°C, we call it autumn. This is a key training period when muscles and stamina are gradually rebuilt for winter. Young dogs are introduced to pulling, new team pairings are tested, and older dogs are gently assessed for retirement. Training continues until there is enough snow, at least 35 cm, to safely run sleds. In autumn, guests can also join wheel-sled rides, kennel visits, and walking tours with the dogs.

Feeding & Daily Routines

Nutrition is an essential part of dog wellbeing. Feeding routines change with the seasons depending on activity levels, amount, and timing. Daily meals consist of a carefully balanced mix of high-quality kibble, minced meat, vitamins, and water.

And yes, bones are everyone’s favourite treat. They’re shared regularly and are also an important part of dental care.

Retirement & Life After Work

When dogs slow down, their role doesn’t end. Retired dogs often become teachers for puppies and young dogs, showing them manners, calm behaviour, and pack dynamics. Some dogs are also adopted into family homes each year. Our adoption process is handled responsibly to ensure every dog finds a loving environment where they can continue enjoying life outdoors and long walks.

The People Behind the Kennel

Depending on the season, 4–8 people work daily with the dogs, and during winter the full team grows to around 13 professionals. Some have been with us for over ten years, others for a few seasons, but all share the same respect and dedication toward the dogs.
Working with this many dogs is physically demanding, but deeply rewarding. Learning all the names takes about two months; truly understanding personalities can take half a year. Just like people, dogs change over time, and our responsibility is to create the best possible environment for them to be the best versions of themselves – physically and mentally.