A former dog sled owner opens up after watching the W5 documentary Dogs in Distress. She left her large-scale dog sledding operation shortly after the program aired. XP Mi-Loup has since shut down in Quebec.
An iconic winter tourist draw is being scrutinized by experts and activists. Once essential to the survival of indigenous communities, dog sledding is embraced today for sport and tourism. W5 investigates what sometimes goes on behind the scenes when dogs aren t pulling paid customers.