Back to Training – Preparing Your Husky for the Winter Season

September feels like a fresh start. The mornings are cooler, the trails are softer, and Huskies are eager to move again after the summer pause.

This month is more than just another page on the calendar – it’s a reset button for both dogs and humans.

The September Reset

After weeks of warm summer weather, September brings the change Huskies have been waiting for. Cooler mornings and crisp air mean we can finally return to structured training. For me, it’s not only about preparing my dogs for the sledding season – it’s also about finding my own rhythm again after the slower summer months

Why September Is the Perfect Month

For sled dogs, September is the sweet spot. It’s cool enough to train safely, yet early enough to build a solid base before the first snow.

This is the time to create the foundation that will carry your Husky through the entire winter. With a consistent Husky winter training routine, you’ll build:

• Endurance for long winter runs

• Strength to pull with power

• Resilience to stay healthy all season

My Own Training Flow

With my two Alaskan Huskies, Pepper and Iluq, I always train one dog at a time for Canicross. It keeps us focused and prevents distractions.

For endurance, I also use the dog cart. At the moment, both dogs are still practicing individually – especially Iluq, who is still getting used to it. By late September, my plan is to let them run together as a team for the first time.

⚠️ It’s not about chasing perfection. It’s about steady progress – step by step, run by run.

Husky Winter Training – Key Focus Areas

If you’re starting your Husky’s autumn training, keep these priorities in mind:

• Gradual Endurance Build-Up – start slow, add distance carefully

• Strength Work – hill runs, pulling, bodyweight drills

• Flexibility & Mobility – short sessions to keep joints healthy

• Patience – trust the process, don’t rush the season

Final Thoughts

The foundation for a strong winter isn’t built in January. It’s built now – in the cool, steady runs of early autumn.

👉 September training is where Huskies reconnect with what they were born to do: run, pull, and thrive. And the secret to a powerful, healthy, and joyful season ahead? Consistent, well-structured Husky winter training.