Join us in Alaska for a comprehensive course on canine exercise physiology and hands-on experience with elite canine athletes — Alaskan Husky sled dogs! Attendees will learn how to drive a sled dog team and will have the opportunity to drive their own team in the vast wilderness of this area with stunning views of Denali.
Course Dates: January 27-February 1, 2024
Location: Happy Trails Kennels, Big Lake, Alaska
Travel: Fly into Anchorage International Airport. Happy Trails is located 1.5 hours north of the airport.
Accomodations:
- A limited number of rooms are available on site at the Happy Trails Kennels.
Please contact Kathy at: [email protected] for more details.
- Big Lake and Wasilla, Alaska are the nearest towns and have many hotels to choose from.
- Airbnb and VRBO also have many options in the surrounding area.
Faculty: Michael S. Davis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVSMR
Prerequisites: This course is open to veterinarians and physical therapists. Veterinary students may take this course any time after their first year of veterinary school.
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Course Description: CRI has partnered with 4-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennels and the Alaska Dog Mushing School to offer the ultimate continuing education adventure. This 4-day program, taught by Dr. Michael Davis, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVIM, ACVSMR, encompasses 18 hours of RACE-approved CE covering exercise physiology and sports medicine in working dogs and the complete experience of working with the ultimate canine athlete: the Alaskan Husky sled dog.
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This course is RACE approved by the AAVSB for 18 credit hours.
Course Schedule: Exercise Physiology of the Working Canine is a 4-day course with 18 CE hours.
Day 1: January 27: Class 10 am-5 pm
Day 2: January 28: Class 8 am-12 pm, Classic Sled Groups A & B
Day 3: January 29: Class 8 am-12, Half day sled Group A
Day 4: January 30: Class 8 am-12, Half day sled Group B
Day 5: January 31: Full day sled for group A (additional fee of $449)
Day 6: February 1: Full day sled for group B (additional fee of $449)
Course Fee: Choose either:
- $1,690 for the 4-day course (see details below), OR
- $2,139 for the 4-day course plus $449 for the full day of dog mushing on Day 5 or 6 (limited to 12 people each day)
The $1,690 course fee includes:
- 18 hours of CE
- Lunch and snacks during class times
- Introduction to dog mushing on Day 2
- ½ day of dog mushing on Day 3 (for half of the class)
- ½ day of dog mushing on Day 4 (for the other half of the class)
The full day of dog mushing (on Day 5 or 6) is limited to 12 students each day and has an additional cost of $449. Please select the $2,139 course fee to register for the full day of dog mushing.
We will assign you to a group and let you know once assignments have been made.
Additional Excursions: You may choose to schedule additional activities during your time in Alaska. Here are a few ideas of things you could do!
Iditarod Museum: Learn more: https://iditarod.com/plan-your-visit/
K2 Aviation: Learn more: https://www.flyk2.com/tours/denali-flyer/
Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska: Learn more: https://snowhookadventures.com/alaska-snowmobile-tours/
Jeff Schultz Alaska Photo Tours: Learn more: https://www.schultzphoto.com/
Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour: Learn more: https://www.greatlandadventures.com/matanuska-glacier-winter-tour/
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