Training of sled dogs begins when they are just puppies. A sled dog trainer must begin putting harnesses on puppies and letting them pull small items behind them. Dogs must enjoy being with their team, love the sport and have their natural instincts nurtured to be successful. You can find more information here: http://www.dogteachers.com/sled/...

Sled dogs begin their training on dry land and then move to snow covered areas. Their training is very much like training for human distance runners. They learn how to pull a harness at a young age. You can find more information here: http://www.dogteachers.com/sled/...