Definitely not a walk around the block


So the dually scooter arrived at the house on Friday.  I call it that because it has dual wheels on the back for better stability, which I need.  It’s just like the pickup trucks withe dual set of wheels on the back.  Maybe it’s a redneck thing.

Anyway, Rich put the scooter together on Saturday.  Sascha and I both watched him to make sure he did it right.  The scooter is red with a large platform to stand on.  I really like the way it looks.  Of course, it’ll be 5 more weeks until I get to ride on it.  Yeah, the doctor gave me the little kids’ speech to stay off scooters while wearing the cast.

Rich decided to take the scooter out for a trial kick by himself.  That went well, so he decided to take Sascha out mushing. I got out with the video camera to film this epic event.  Once Sascha realized she was going for a run, she got all excited.  She even barked, which she rarely does.

Rich got the harness on Sascha and connected her to the scooter.   Then he yelled, “Hike”, which means go in Mush.  Sascha came around to stand next to him.  Took a little bit to realize that’s what she is expected to do when they go walking.  It didn’t take long to convince her to take off running and pull the scooter though!

As I expected, Sascha had a hard time on the first trip around the block not to chase the squirrels.  Apparently, huskies love small, furry things.  She stalks out across the yard planning to catch a squirrel or two.  Rich shouted out, “On by” a couple of times.  That’s Mush for ignore it.  Sascah caught on and continued to run.

As they rounded the corner by the lake, I could see that Sascha was finally hitting her stride.  She was pulling the scooter behind her and enjoying every minute.  She headed straight for me, even though Rich was shouting, “On by.”  Sascha is definitely a mommy’s girl.  Rich actually complained they went too fast.  I didn’t think that was true since Holiday Hills finest didn’t give him a tcket.

We decided to let them go around around the block again,  Sascha looked like she was up for it.  She did go up the driveway looking for water.  It didn’t take a minute to get her back on the road and running.  This time around, she required minimal reminders to leave the squirrels alone.  Sascha reached me in good time and was definitely ready to stop.

We went back to the house then.  Rich removed her harness while I filled up her pool.  Not only did she need a drink, but she needed to cool down.  Huskies get warm fast because of their wonderful insulating fur. We were told she would require a kiddie pool to dip her toes into.  Sascha tends to dip the entire dog into it.  She didn’t fail me today either.

I forgot to use the video camera and get footage of her rolling around in the pool.  I promise to do this.  She has a very specific methodology for getting wet.  She splashes around first and then dives in.  It’s cute. I promise.

So that’s the description of our first day out mushing in the neighborhood.  More to follow, I’m sure.  Today’s activities are posted on YouTube at:


2 responses to “Definitely not a walk around the block”

    • I have been training her all last week. Its harder than it looks. First you need to learn to handle the scooter so you don’t fall off like Joy. Then you need to learn the commands that the dog knows. Third you have to know the dog and anticipate what she will do. When they are running they don’t respond very fast so you have to shout commands early. Always be ready to stop and hope she does not see a squirrel. I a person knew how to mush dogs she would be fine with them. Other people I am not to sure about.