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Dog Driver: A Guide for the Serious Musher |  | Authors: Miki Collins, Julie Collins
Publisher: Alpine Publications
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Seller: bostonterrierbooks
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 851574
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 392
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.3 x 1
ISBN: 0931866480
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.73
EAN: 9780931866487
ASIN: 0931866480
Publication Date: April 1991
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Product Description
Dog Driver gives you practical details of preparing a team for serious work. Learn how to: select your dogs, build a team, train and condition, work with harnesses and sleds (AND how to repair them!), understand your dogs, and travel safely and efficiently. Not only will you learn all the fine points of mushing but you will really enjoy reading this book.
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An absolute must as a reference for dog runners or simply those who want to participate in the sport June 13, 2009
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
To drive a team of dogs through the Alaskan tundra is a unique adventure few will experience. Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, "Dog Driver: A Guide for the Serious Musher" is a complete and comprehensive guide to arctic dog training and racing, covering everything about the sport from breeding all the way to training, dog retirement, and more. Not just for races, a dog sled team can be a viable choice for transportation in harsh, cold environments where there's nowhere to land a plane, let alone drive a car. With indexes, bibliographies, and more, "Dog Driver" is an absolute must as a reference for dog runners or simply those who want to participate in the sport.
Great Book! October 24, 2004
AlaskanKristen (Talkeetna, AK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved it. I have referred to it many, many time for my sled dogs' problems, and it is a great source of information. It covers just about everything you need to know for mushing, choosing a dog, making supplies, running them, etc. I would reccomend it to anyone who is an experienced musher or a beginner.
Dog Driver August 30, 2001
Theresa Daily (Alaska)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book for beginners as well as professional. It is the most detailed and updated book on the market. Covering finding the right dog, proper gear and how to use it (detailed photos) quality of food, daily care, medical needs, breeding, training, recreational, distance and sprint racing. I reccommend it to ALL beginner mushers.
Must Book for Dog Drivers November 20, 2000
Yaacov 'jake' Levi (Curran, MI , United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Dog Driver by Miki and Julie Collins is a book all who have ever wanted to drive a team, who are driving a team, or who have drove a team should have. It has something for everyone.While considered a 'beginners bible' it has much to offer the established dog driver. Any dog drivers who feel that they dont need it are the ones who do need it. The Collins Twins are probably the two best known dog mushers in Alaska who arenot on one of the competitive racing circuits, they are known for their competence and ability in getting a dog team from point A to point B . This book is a distillation of their experiences in a wide range of situations, and they have presented it in a clear and straight-forward manner. They cover the topics in a thorough and effective manner, from getting started to trekking and racing. If sled dogs are your interest, you will want this book.
The bible of sled dog sports- outstanding! October 13, 2000
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Although the title implies that the book is for the "serious musher", it should properly read "any musher". Topics include nutrition, training, health care, distance and sprint racing, camping, breeding, buying, skijoring, etc. Each is dealt with in a practical and understandable manner.
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