Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way: Unconventional Sled Dog Secrets of an Alaskan Iditarod Champion, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

Mitch Seavey (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Ididaride Publishing (January 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578334403
• ISBN-13: 978-1578334407
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #767,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Iditarod & Dog-Sledding

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book.., September 26, 2009

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R. R. Henbury "Midnight Sun" (Dorset, U.K.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way: Unconventional Sled Dog Secrets of an Alaskan Iditarod Champion, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

An excellent book from a dog driver that has forgotten more than most people will ever know. Its an honest account of one mans training techniques and his views on the training techniques used by others.
Reading it is like hearing him speak it, its not a fluffy, cotton wool wrapped sanitised account, its a down to earth, this is how it is type of read, and all the better for it I say. Written with a sense of humour that can be fully appreciated by anyone that has ever been behind a dog team.
A brilliant book that made me laugh out loud (especially the chapter on Velcro). Worth every penny and even better the second time you read it, which you will.. I can almost guarantee it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way, February 6, 2011

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This review is from: Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way: Unconventional Sled Dog Secrets of an Alaskan Iditarod Champion, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

"You have to whack him good...If you are going to bother with this its got to sting."
Unbelievable that an Iditarod champion would actually encourage people to beat their dogs with a 3 foot by 1/2 inch stick to get them to pull! Sorry I cannot recommend this book. It's called animal abuse. Here's a clue Mitch - if the dog doesn't want to pull then perhaps instead of beating him you might simply replace him with another. (Yes, I drive dogs so I know a little about motivating an animal but only through non-violent techniques.)Best of luck Mr. Seavy in this year's Iditarod. If all goes well perhaps a race official will see you doing this and you will be disqualified and/or suspended. (Hopefully both.)
PS. Does Ramy Brooks ring a bell?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Support And Advice For Mushers, March 25, 2011

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This review is from: Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way: Unconventional Sled Dog Secrets of an Alaskan Iditarod Champion, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

Book provides excellent and detailled advice from a professional musher. Covers all sections of mushing. Especially - but not only - recommendable for beginners. Written with good humor.