点评:I have done dog sledding before in Tromso and it was amazing so was never going to pass this opportunity up again to do it in Svalbard.
My only issue is from the reviews and concerns from some locals about how the dogs are treated which was something that was paramount to me....I'd be heartbroken to go with a company that did not have the welfare of the dogs at the front of everything.
However, as dog owner for over 50 years, I didn't see anything wrong with the care of the dogs and how they were handled. Huskies are absolutely giddy when they know they're going and strong handling was required to get them in line but at no time was I concerned for any welfare issues.
Good explanations of safety and methods were done well, and the Arctic suits and clothing were perfect for staying warm.
I've learnt that every sled team does things differently with the way they operate the sled and the brakes etc but again everything was thoroughly explained.
Had the pleasure of a lovely Welsh chap from Cardiff for the run which was a decent distance giving us both the opportunity to drive.
Polar dog sledding is just amazing and is a must do.
On coming back to the yard and removing the dogs from the sleds we had a wonderful brandy, waffles and hot chocolate in a log cabin
Following that we went in with the puppies who were clearly happy and playful giving opportunity to hold them.
Overall a professional run outfit with amazing memories
Don't listen to negative reviews. Just go and enjoy!
翻译:我以前在特罗姆瑟玩过狗拉雪橇,感觉棒极了,所以我再也不会错过在斯瓦尔巴群岛玩的机会了。
我唯一的问题是一些当地人对狗的待遇的评论和担忧,而这对我来说是至关重要的……如果选择一家不把狗的福利放在首位的公司,我会很伤心。
然而,作为 50 多年的狗主人,我没有发现狗的护理和处理方式有什么问题。哈士奇知道要出发时非常兴奋,需要用力控制才能让它们守规矩,但我从来没有担心过任何福利问题。
安全和方法的解释很到位,北极服和衣服非常适合保暖。
我了解到,每个雪橇队操作雪橇和刹车的方式都不同,但同样,一切都得到了彻底的解释。
很高兴有一位可爱的威尔士小伙子从卡迪夫来陪我们,路途还算远,我们俩都有机会开车。
北极狗拉雪橇真是太棒了,是必须体验的。
回到院子里,把狗从雪橇上抱下来,我们在小木屋里喝了一杯美味的白兰地、华夫饼和热巧克力
然后我们带着小狗进去,它们显然很开心,很顽皮,让我们有机会抱着它们。
总的来说,这是一套专业的跑步装备,留下了美好的回忆
不要听信负面评论。去享受吧!