I have to weigh in on this topic , I mean to hurt no ones feelings . Now with that out of the way , I haven't seen the earler posts. I have several friends whom have businesses and race sleds. On has over 70 dogs in the winter and cuts it to 70 in the summer. He rescues dogs from people and the pound trains then (obed.and pulling) them after the summer he places the "culls" from his crew, with appoved homes. I living in town would not be allowed one even though he knows me and my abilites. This picture is not the best showing of the kennels,but the dogs are not usually on the tie outs except at night cuz they are training or in my freinds case pulling sleds all year long . Jeff my freind (not Jeff King) has 2.5 hour rides and all the dogs go out at least once a day.
I have spent time at his place at least once a month for 3 years and I have NEVER seen any poop or abuse, in fact I saw my freind fire a guy who took a swing at one of the dogs. He had only been there training as a musher for a week . Jeff had him off the property in 2 hours. I have no idea where the photo came from but it is not totally accrate.
I too would love to run dogs some day, but I don't have the time to devote to it. So i enjoy it by watching and taking rides. It is a totally awesome experance for those who have never tried it you should so you understand the whole sport and industry.
Hope I didnt upset any one too bad. But I agree find out more before you form an opinion.