When the race is about to begin, the dogs strain at their harnesses, and mushers have to firmly anchor their sleds to prevent a false start. Yips and barks fill the air as the team anticipate the end ...

Nestled along the road that runs through Browns Canyon between Park City and Peoa sits Rancho Luna Lobos, home to a family owned dog sled operation, canine haven and world championship race team.

Blake Freking's sled dog team takes off on a morning ... Blake Freking, left, and Jen Freking pet their dogs and adjust their harnesses while the team takes a short break along the trail in ...