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Here's a photo of my dog and I on one of our daily hiking trips. I take one dog out each day - and focus on the training needs for that dog. Today I worked on "On Bye," and "Heel." She did really well. After a good amount of footwork with dogs - I think its very beneficial to do cross-training/obedience work during the summer with sled dogs - as it strengthens your bonds, you understand each other better, and it enables further control over what tasks you ask your dog to perform. As some have mentioned, and I now agree - obedience work with a sled dog doesn't seem to ruin its mushing performance. Any thoughts?

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I will be writing more stories regarding my hiking adventures in the upcoming Monthly Bark.

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