Mush Your Own Sled Dog Team

Mush your own sled dog team in Alaska’s summer! Join Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey’s training grounds for an unforgettable, hands-on adventure with friendly, champion dogs.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Talkeetna - You will be picked up in downtown Talkeetna by our shuttle, and driven out to the kennel by a knowledgeable guide.
    After arriving at the kennel, watch as your team of dogs are hooked up to one of our dryland mushing rigs or the 6 seat ATV preferred training method for long distance races.
    You will then take off, following or riding…
What's Included
  • Homestead and Kennel Tour
  • Puppy Walk
  • Mush your own team of sled dogs on our custom dryland race rig
Additional Information

This is the only place in Alaska where you can mush your own team of dogs in the summer!
This is not a just a tour kennel; it is the training grounds and homestead of 4-time Iditarod champion, Dallas Seavey. All the dogs are either retired racing dogs (many have won the Iditarod), are currently on the race team, or are the next generation in training to…

Location
13484 E Main St
East Main Street
Tours begin from our conveniently located kiosk on Main Street in Downtown Talkeetna. We provide the transportation to and from the kennel, as a part of our tour. Please arrive 1/2 hour before your tour time. Example 11:30 tour, arrive at 11:00.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rachelcq3496ci
Sep 2, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - If you love dogs and want to learn more about the Iditarod, this is the experience for you! The staff was incredible and taught us everything we needed to know. It was a rainy day, but that didn't matter, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to mush our own sled dogs! After mushing, we had the opportunity to meet the dogs and the puppies. The staff gave a very informative tour and taught us all about the Iditarod. We spent a leisurely day and didn't feel rushed through the tour or meeting the pups. It is clear that the staff love their dogs and love their jobs. Thank you for giving us an unforgettable experience! If you are driving from Anchorage to Denali, this is well worth the pitstop in Talkeetna. You don't want to miss this opportunity.
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Jcdpabw
Sep 2, 2025
An adventure to remember - An absolutely grand adventure! I was a little hesitant about it since it wasn’t across the snow, but I should not have been! We learned so much about the dogs, their training and the Iditarod race. Our team of Gabby, Cate, and Zsofi were personable, passionate and professional. We got to pet all the sled dogs we wanted, hold the pups, feed the reindeer and then, best of all, drive the wheeled sled across the tundra as the dog team pulled us. We were actually helping them train for next year’s Iditarod and now we are officially “Sled Dog Tough”! We’ll be pulling for Dallas Seavey Racing to rake the trophy again next year!
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Jandeea
Sep 1, 2025
Day with the Dogs! - Fun experience w friends in Alaska. Meeting the dogs was awesome! The story of the famous Iditarod were inspiring. I am now a fan.
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Nikitas
Aug 31, 2025
Great Adventure - Great experience, great team, great environment and informative. So much fun, great adventure. Grateful and thankful
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Triciaso7312ej
Aug 29, 2025
Wonderful experience - This was one of those experiences that I wasn’t as excited about as my friend was, but I ended up loving it and being so happy to have done it. The dogs are so smart and sweet, and boy do they love what they do. Driving the sled was an unexpected treat. We smiled all afternoon.
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548jodyb
Aug 28, 2025
What a unique Alaskan experience!! - This was one of the highlights of my trip to Alaska! It was so fun to see all the dogs and learn more about this sport. All the "trainer's" were so knowledgeable and you could really see how much they loved the dogs.
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V2412gpmattc
Aug 27, 2025
Wow What an Alaska Adventure - 2025 - Highlight of our Alaska adventure. With all of the excursions we did, this is the one we had circled on our last full day in Alaska. And it did not disappoint. The handlers were very knowledgeable and really enjoyed what they do. We met the dogs, the puppies, the reindeer, the trophies and history of the Iditarod and then was able to ride and have my own group of dogs with a sled. It was awesome. Thanks again. Will be looking for your group in 2026 with the race.
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Lsf2017
Aug 26, 2025
Highly recommend - This was a super fun tour and very hands on. The staff was so happy to answer all of our questions. It was the perfect length too.
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557vernaj
Aug 23, 2025
Don't miss this one! - AK sled dog tours is the best! We were honored to have the sled dogs pull us around the traing loop while I drove the sled. The staff is skilled, knowledable, and fun.
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R73uzstacyh
Aug 23, 2025
Excellent ride! Highly recommend!! - Hello! My husband and I had an amazing time with the dog sledding team! Definitely 5 stars! Would love to come back and try this in the snow!!! The tour of the new pups (after the ride) was amazing as well! Thanks to all there! Great crew!!!! We had a great time!
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From $199
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).