Unleashed

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk about the amazing traveling adventures of Jessie and Nala. Answering questions:- What journey are they planning to take?- How did Jessie come up with this particular route?- Have they traveled a lot before this big expedition?- Is there anything specific they're looking forward to?- How does Jessie manage the temperature differences between col...

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk with World Champion in pulka and combined, Marte Eirin Solhaug. Answering questions: - What is Nordic style and pulka? - How did it start? What is the history behind it? - How do dogs react to pulling such a heavyweight? - Why is it that they are using this shaft in the pulka? - What do you feel is the difference compared to skijoring? - Is there a...

In this new season and the first episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk all about skijoring with the national team and World Cup winner, Nordic-style athlete Julie Thue Holthe. Answering questions: - What is skijoring? - What equipment does one need for this sport? - Should people be good skiers before starting skijoring? - Are there specific dog breeds better suited for skijoring? - What are c...

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk all about pulling with World Champion, Marte Eirin Solhaug. Through this podcast, we want to inspire you to live an active lifestyle with your dog by talking to experts and asking how-to questions about various topics. Let us know in the comments what topics you want us to cover!

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we sit down with Rachel Pohl, the artist behind our latest collection. We dive into the inspiration behind the vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and unique artwork that define her designs. Rachel also shares stories about her life with dogs in the stunning landscapes of Lofoten, Norway. Through this podcast, we want to inspire you to live an active lifes...

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we answer YOUR questions about canicross with a canicross World Champion, Tessa Philippaerts. Do you want to now: - Does your dog have to pull all the time? - At what point can you try racing? - How to train on trails with a lot of wildlife? - Can you train on concrete roads? - How to start with canicross? - Can you try canicross with small dog? - Does the...

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk about passing training with a 25-time World Champion Lena Boysen-Hillestad. Do you want to know: - Why is it important to train passings with your dog? - How do you start training passings? - How the passing looks like when the dog knows it? - What commands do you use when passing a scary things near the road? - What can you do after your dog has h...

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk about line-out training and being calm before the start with Andre Boysen-Hillestad. Do you want to know: - What is line-out? - Is the line or a bungee tight when standing in line-out? - Do you have a preference if the dog should stand, sit or lay on the start line? - How to teach a puppy to do line-out? - How to teach an older do to do line-out? -...

Dog photographer - Sophia Hutchinson shares her experiences with travelling with dogs. Do you want to know: - Why did you start travelling with your dogs? - Can you travel with high-energy dogs? - Does your dog find it challenging to be in new places and experience all the change? - Did you ever get in a situation where you had to change plans or resign from it because of the dogs? - When travelli...

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk about habits with World Champion Tessa Philippaerts. Do you want to know: - What is a habit for you? - Do you think it's easier to stick to something if it's a habit? - Are there any habits you consider necessary for successful canicross training? - How do you build up a habit for yourself? - How to get back to a lost habit? - What can you...

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk about obstacle racing with a K9 biathlon Champion! Do you want to know: - What dog equipment do you need for the obstacle race? - What shoes should I use for the obstacle race? - What do you do with water obstacles when your dog doesn't like water? - How can you prepare? - Do you use specific commands? - Is it okay to start with a dog that'...

In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, we talk about your dog's summer training with 25-time World Champion Lena Boysen Hillestad! Do you want to know: - what do you do for summer training? - how long breaks do you normally take after a season? - how do you transition from season to off-season? - what's the maximum temperature you can train with your dog? - what are the signs of heat ex...

With this episode, we're launching the new season of our Unleashed podcast! Through this podcast, we want to inspire you to an active lifestyle with your dog by talking to experts and asking how-to questions about various topics. Let us know what topics you want us to cover!

JEANETTE: Nearly 40,000 people are following the adventures of today’s guest and her husky, Finn. They have traveled to eight countries together, and today she will share her best tips on trail running with her dog. Elisa Deutschmann from Germany, welcome.   ELISA: Thank you, thank you. Nice to be here.   JEANETTE: Yes, we’re very happy to have you here. You are an influencer...

JEANETTE: If you like biking, you will probably like this episode as well, as today’s guest is the World Champion, European Champions, and Norwegian Champion in bikejoring. He also competes in scooter and Nordic with skijoring, pulka, and 4-dog sled. Viktor Sinding Larsen, welcome.   VIKTOR: Thank you.   JEANETTE: You have achieved some impressive results throughout many years, so...

JEANETTE: I see a lot of questions on social media about what distances a puppy can walk, when they can start pulling or carrying a backpack, or whether they should walk on stairs or not. Today’s guest has worked with physical therapy for 20 years, and she can help find answers to these questions. Line Østerhagen, welcome.   LINE: Thank you.   JEANETTE: Your goal is to make...

JEANETTE: We wanted to involve our listeners in today’s episode, so we’re doing a Q&A with dog trainer Steve Walsh from McCann Dogs. Welcome.   STEVE: Good morning. How are you? Well, good morning over here. I guess good afternoon over there?   JEANETTE: Yeah, it’s afternoon for us. You’ve had dogs for more than 30 years and taught classes for the last 15. Is...

JEANETTE: Today’s guest is actually the fastest 5k runner in the whole world. Assisted by his dog Blake, Ben Robinson from the UK beat the world record with the time at 12 minutes, 24 seconds. I met him at the World Championships in Canicross in Sweden some months ago to find out how he is training. After they won, he was already more than 30 seconds ahead of #2. How is that possible? BEN: I...

JEANETTE: These days are putting our mental strength to the test. We need some motivation and inspiration. Today’s guest might be able to help with that. Through 25 years at the top of his sport, the “King of Biathlon” has impressed the world with his abilities to handle challenges and pressure. Ole Einar Bjørndalen won 13 medals in the Olympics, 45 medals in World Champio...

JEANETTE: Ski mountaineering with a dog is getting more and more popular, and one of the influencers you can see doing this is Elisa Deutschmann from Germany and her husky, Finn. Welcome.   ELISA: Thank you. Nice to be here.   JEANETTE: You get a lot of questions about ski mountaineering with dogs. First of all, what equipment do you need for yourself and your dog?   ELISA: Finn and...

JEANETTE : I did not grow up with a dog myself, but had animals around me all the time, and I know it had a good effect on many aspects of my life. Therefore, I wanted to find out more about the human-animal relation. I have talked to one parent and one professor. Let’s start with the parent.  Claudia Zenner from Germany has been doing agility for more than 20 years. Claudia did not gro...

JEANETTE: According to ASPCA, 3.3 million dogs enter shelters each year in the United States, and there are millions of dogs waiting in shelters for a forever home. For some, it’s a bit harder to find new families than others. There could be many reasons for that, but a common reason is that they are too demanding. You guys often end up with these dogs. Why? NICK : We got into dog powered sports b...

If you like to be active with your dog, canicross is the perfect sport for you! Everyone can do it - both proven runners and people who have never participated in competitions before. In this episode, Multiple World Champion Tessa Philippaerts from Belgium shares her tips on everything from how to get started to what to remember at a competition. JEANETTE: Today’s guest was a Top 5 track and field...

Do you know what to do if your dog gets a paw cut, suffers from diarrhea and vomiting, or eats a plate of chocolate? Veterinarian Trude Mostue shares her best first aid tips. JEANETTE: I remember rushing home from riding lessons every Wednesday to catch the latest episodes of Vet School and Vets in Practice , where today’s guest was one of the stars. The student from Bristol School of Veterinary S...

JEANETTE: Today’s guest is Tom Andres from Germany. He is doing sprint and middle distance. Can you tell us a bit about how everything started? TOM : It started now 25 years ago with my first Siberian husky, which was a show dog. After school, I was of the opinion I needed to have a dog. I needed to have a friend beside myself, doing many sports. So I thought it was a good opportunity to have a do...