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The Guiding Philosophy of Mornington Crescent
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People in northern regions have used dog teams for hundreds of years as an essential part of life: transportation, hunting and protection. In the last two centuries huskies have played crucial roles in polar exploration at both ends of the earth, and in military exercises in the far north. In the last forty years, the service traditionally performed by sled dogs has largely been relegated to mechanical means like snowmachines and bush planes, and dog team driving has become substantially recreational and educational.
Our dogs are not essential to our safety or economic well-being. They are part of the family. Our relationships with them are based on mutual trust and respect, and we all learn from each other. We run them, train them, race them and camp with them because these activities reveal their true qualities and they thrive on the adventure every bit as much as we do!
The term we use to describe them, "sled pets" signifies that they are not merely pampered pets nor highly trained working athletes, but something that is a combination of both of these things and much more.
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Although much of dog training is like teaching, we have found that the dogs have much to teach us. Where else can you find personalities who are eager to work hard, play hard, easily forgive the mistakes of others and who respond positively to challenge?
Guiding sled dog trips is a perfect way to share our love and admiration for these wonderful animals. We invite you to come and experience the world of sled pets. While you learn about mushing, you may discover new elements of teamwork, communication and respect.
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Many people are curious about where our kennel's name "Mornington Crescent" came from. Listeners to BBC's Radio Four may recognize it as the title to one of many games played on the quiz show "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue." For those who are perplexed by or unfamiliar with this show's esoteric and often sophomoric British humor, I'll describe the game as I understand it: take it just seriously enough to make it work (but never so seriously it isn't silly and fun) and make up the rules as you go along. It's a bit like dogsledding, really...
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