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Who and what are the Door County Sled Dogs?

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The Door County Sled Dogs are a recreational sled dog team of nine purebred Siberian Huskies, two Alaskan Huskies and two human mushers: Rick Desotelle and Bonnie Ulrich. Our dogs are a “recreational mid-distance” team that participates in races, fun runs, leisurely trail rides, and many special community events. In addition, since the huskies are also pets who love children, people, and running, they provide dog sled rides to the general public on weekends in both Milwaukee and Door County – wherever they happen to be at the time!

The dogs and mushers spend their time in both Milwaukee AND Door County. The mushers, like their dogs, love the big city and its people and they are committed to the idea of “urban mushing.” It’s not unusual to see them on fall evenings flying “like-the-wind” down East Capital Drive or through Whitnall Park. Cars pull over to watch, people stop to take pictures with their cell phones and others visit while the team is resting. These guys always bring out the smiles!mush_mush

The overwhelming interest and enthusiasm for the sport of mushing in both the urban and rural areas has led the Door County Sled Dogs to partner up with the Milwaukee County Parks system. Urban or traditional mushing offers a multitude of opportunities for anyone with an energetic canine friend or two…a sled dog is a dog that pulls – does yours? Read on for more exciting information!

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