Our Philosophy

At Eden Ethical Dog Sledding, our mission is simple: to create joyful, educational adventures
while giving our dogs the full, loving lives they deserve.
Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years—working alongside people, pulling
sleds, warming families by the fire, playing with children, and offering loyalty without question.
We honor that history by treating our dogs not as tools of tourism, but as trusted family.
Here, our Alaskan Huskies live free-range, never chained. They curl up on beds, “help” in the
kitchen, swim in the pond, listen to music, play games, and enjoy a carefully balanced diet (with
plenty of biscuits and homemade cookies, of course). From birth, each pup is given the time,
care, and socialization they need to grow into happy, trustworthy companions. When their
working years are done, we plan for their retirement into loving homes—or they stay here with us.
Sadly, most commercial sled dog operations in North America paint a very different picture.
Behind glossy brochures and resort partnerships, many kennels rely on chaining, poor diets,
neglect, and even euthanasia once dogs can no longer work. We believe guests deserve to know
the truth—and to see that there’s a better, kinder way.
That’s why our tours are designed like a live Discovery Channel experience. The dogs are the
true hosts and stars, and everything you learn, see, and feel comes from them. Our prices reflect
the real cost of ethical care—because when you visit Eden, you’re not just booking a ride. You’re
helping create a future where sled dogs live with joy, respect, and love.

 

Suggested Books and DVD's

Following is a list of books and DVD's that we love or have had guests highly recommend.  We will try to bring you in depth reviews in the future.  In the meantime, if you press on the links they will bring you to Amazon.com where you can go to the customer review section to learn more.  If you order any of these items from Amazon, please consider clicking through from this site as we are an Amazon.com associate and your support will go directly to supporting our free-range, loving dogs and our vision of having a non-profit center here so that many can come to enjoy and learn.  Thank-you!

The Emotional Life Of Animals A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy - and Why they Matter by scientist, Marc Bekoff with a foreward by Jane Goodall. (2007) This is a very important book that helps to explain why our companion animals need respect and a right to join us in equality.

Animals In Translation Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior by Temple Grandin.  Paperback 2006 - Temple Grandin, Ph.D. really helps us to understand the way the animals relate and how people with Autism, especially Asperger's Syndrome (which she has) are a link between the animal and human world that can help make a bridge of understanding.

Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish This is a book that comes highly recommended to us by many guests and friends.  A book to read when a loved pet has passed on.

Merle's Door: Lessons From a Freethinking Dog by Ted Karasote This is a wonderful story about how a human and a dog can form a bond of companionship where each is learning from the other. Writer Ted Karasote shares about how each loved the other in a different way, developing a relationship that was about personal freedom and  less about making the dog obedient. He says, "His (Merle's) lessons weren't about training, but about partnership. They were never about method; they were about attitude." At Eden Dogsledding we try to see each dog as an individual and feel that our work here is about the dogs and what they can share with us and teach.  We think that you will enjoy this book if you feel the same way. 

Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant This is wonderful for children and adults alike, providing warm support when our cherished dog passes on.  Although a child's book - most adults will find comfort in it as well.