The Working Canine Formally know as Alaskan Dream Dog Equipment Quality Equipment for the Working Dog at Affordable Prices. Specializing in Weight Pulling Equipment |
Welcome to The Working Canine ! The Working Canine was originally known as
Alaskan Dream Dog Equipment, but it has definitely outgrown its name. Alaskan Dream was
my original kennel name when I had only Siberians and malamutes and participated in dog
sledding. Now that I have not only my northern breeds, but bully breeds as well (American
Bulldogs, APBT's, and Presa's) and participate in a variety of dog sports from dog sledding
to dog carting, weight pulling, agility, etc. I wanted a name that better suited what I do and
encompassed all dog breeds...hence the name, The Working Canine.
Alaskan Dream Dog Equipment, but it has definitely outgrown its name. Alaskan Dream was
my original kennel name when I had only Siberians and malamutes and participated in dog
sledding. Now that I have not only my northern breeds, but bully breeds as well (American
Bulldogs, APBT's, and Presa's) and participate in a variety of dog sports from dog sledding
to dog carting, weight pulling, agility, etc. I wanted a name that better suited what I do and
encompassed all dog breeds...hence the name, The Working Canine.
Mimi, my AB, pulling over 1200 pounds at a competition.
What I Do
I started out in the early 90's running a
dog sled team that consisted of Siberians
and malamutes. I then tried weight pulling
with my malamute, Brownie, in Lake
George, NY. I've been hooked ever since!
Now, well over 10 years later, I compete
with a variety of dogs including
Malamutes, Siberians, APBT's, AB's,
Presa Canario's, and of course our Saint
Bernard. I still do dog sledding, but now I
also do carting, agility, obedience,
bikjoring, packing, and of course, my
favorite..WEIGHT PULLING!
I started making harnesses for 2 reasons.
The first being to help support what I call
"my dog habit", which is pretty self
explanatory. The second reason is
because I want to share my love of dogs
and dog sports with others. Whether
competitive or not, I enjoy teaching people
how to train their dogs.
So, Come, Sit, Stay, and feel free to ask
questions!
I started out in the early 90's running a
dog sled team that consisted of Siberians
and malamutes. I then tried weight pulling
with my malamute, Brownie, in Lake
George, NY. I've been hooked ever since!
Now, well over 10 years later, I compete
with a variety of dogs including
Malamutes, Siberians, APBT's, AB's,
Presa Canario's, and of course our Saint
Bernard. I still do dog sledding, but now I
also do carting, agility, obedience,
bikjoring, packing, and of course, my
favorite..WEIGHT PULLING!
I started making harnesses for 2 reasons.
The first being to help support what I call
"my dog habit", which is pretty self
explanatory. The second reason is
because I want to share my love of dogs
and dog sports with others. Whether
competitive or not, I enjoy teaching people
how to train their dogs.
So, Come, Sit, Stay, and feel free to ask
questions!
My Malamute,
Brutus, and I at a
weight pull in 1997
at Lake George,
NY.
Brutus, and I at a
weight pull in 1997
at Lake George,
NY.
Contacting me
The Working Canine consists of just me and
my husband, David. We handle every
aspect from taking the orders to making the
equipment to shipping. I have a pretty busy
schedule with work, dogs, and family.
The easiest way to reach me is by email.
I try to check my email daily Monday
through Friday in the early morning
hours.
Email: Alaskandreammals@comcast.net
The Working Canine consists of just me and
my husband, David. We handle every
aspect from taking the orders to making the
equipment to shipping. I have a pretty busy
schedule with work, dogs, and family.
The easiest way to reach me is by email.
I try to check my email daily Monday
through Friday in the early morning
hours.
Email: Alaskandreammals@comcast.net
My husband, David,
and our Saint Bernard,
Harley at the Saint
Bernard Club of
America's 2005
National Specialty.
Harley won the Best
Body Percentage
Award that year, and
just missed most
weight pulled by one
increment.
and our Saint Bernard,
Harley at the Saint
Bernard Club of
America's 2005
National Specialty.
Harley won the Best
Body Percentage
Award that year, and
just missed most
weight pulled by one
increment.
Melissa Kehler PO Box 37 Port Clinton, PA 19549 Alaskandreammals@comcast.net |
| Experience is what makes quality. We have proven our experience, have they? |
My Malamute,
Hercules at a pull
in 2001.
Hercules at a pull
in 2001.
You can try reaching me by phone at
610-562-5347, but I do work full time
outside the home. My hours are odd, so it
is difficult to reach me or to make return
calls.
And if you do call, please remember
that we are in PA...Eastern Standard
time, and this is my residence you are
calling. Please call between 8am to
8pm. We enjoy talking to you,, but we
don't appreciate the 6am call or the
11pm call about the harnesses.
610-562-5347, but I do work full time
outside the home. My hours are odd, so it
is difficult to reach me or to make return
calls.
And if you do call, please remember
that we are in PA...Eastern Standard
time, and this is my residence you are
calling. Please call between 8am to
8pm. We enjoy talking to you,, but we
don't appreciate the 6am call or the
11pm call about the harnesses.
My Harness Design...
is just that - my design. I make no false
promises of my harness design giving you
the edge over the competition. Nor will I fill
your head with popular theories or beliefs of
miracle harness performance.
What I do believe is that every dog is as
unique as its owner, and what works on one
dog is not necessarily going to work on
another. I also believe in plain common
sense and training.
I designed my harnesses so that the neck is
soft and pliable and fit snug around the base
of the neck. I do not like the cold, hard
taped foam pipe insulation around the neck
or on the breast of the dog. Would you wear
something like that ??? I know I wouldn't.
My spreader bar sits around the back hock
of the dog when not in use. The shorter
length on the harness gives my dogs less
chance to tangle while working.
Again, every dog is different. I can't stress
that enough. Every breed is different. So
every harness should be different.
Now, what I do offer you is my experience
and what has worked for me over the years
on ALL my breeds. Remember, I just don't
work one breed of dog, I work them all from
small to large. From bully to hairy.
I also work my dogs on ALL types of
surfaces, from dirt to carpet, from snow to
rails. I work my dogs in different
organizations. I don't limit myself to just one
surface type or one weight pull group. My
dogs are successful, versatile pulling dogs.
My design is nothing special. Just
something that has proven to be good to me
over the years. It obviously has worked for
me and all my dogs.
Missy K.
is just that - my design. I make no false
promises of my harness design giving you
the edge over the competition. Nor will I fill
your head with popular theories or beliefs of
miracle harness performance.
What I do believe is that every dog is as
unique as its owner, and what works on one
dog is not necessarily going to work on
another. I also believe in plain common
sense and training.
I designed my harnesses so that the neck is
soft and pliable and fit snug around the base
of the neck. I do not like the cold, hard
taped foam pipe insulation around the neck
or on the breast of the dog. Would you wear
something like that ??? I know I wouldn't.
My spreader bar sits around the back hock
of the dog when not in use. The shorter
length on the harness gives my dogs less
chance to tangle while working.
Again, every dog is different. I can't stress
that enough. Every breed is different. So
every harness should be different.
Now, what I do offer you is my experience
and what has worked for me over the years
on ALL my breeds. Remember, I just don't
work one breed of dog, I work them all from
small to large. From bully to hairy.
I also work my dogs on ALL types of
surfaces, from dirt to carpet, from snow to
rails. I work my dogs in different
organizations. I don't limit myself to just one
surface type or one weight pull group. My
dogs are successful, versatile pulling dogs.
My design is nothing special. Just
something that has proven to be good to me
over the years. It obviously has worked for
me and all my dogs.
Missy K.
Dyna, my 26# pit
bull, pulling 3,000
pounds on rails.
bull, pulling 3,000
pounds on rails.
Hugger, my 28# pit bull. She's
Dyna's sister. My 7 year old son
now pulls her.
Dyna's sister. My 7 year old son
now pulls her.
Homer, my 87#, malamute.
*** Thank you to everyone for being so patient as I've had a
lot of changes going on since the beginning of the new year.
I've taken a break, and I'm ready to get started again with
the harnesses!!
Missy K
| And don't forget to check us out at the events. We usually have dog equipment such as tug toys, leashes, collars, and sometimes in stock harnesses! |
| Please note I got a new email address. It is now: Alaskandreammals@comcast.net |