Meet Jamaica's Dr. Doolittle

Meet Jamaica’s first Musher, Devon Anderson. He is the sweetest, most gentle and caring person you will ever meet. BUT…Devon had never seen snow or a dogsled team. No Problem Mon. Devon has a very special gift. He has the ability to communicate with animals, really.

Before he knew what hit him Devon was bundled up with winter clothes and was on his way to Scotland to start his training under Alan. Alan couldn’t believe it. Devon was amazing, a natural. The dogs would do absolutely anything for him.




With Dogsled 101 completed it was back to Jamaica. Within weeks Alan showed up with his flip-flops and with Minnesota’s famous dogsled trainer Rick Johnson. They found themselves up to their elbows in spirited island mutts most from the Jamaica SPCA. We’re not talking Huskies we’re talking real mutts, mutts that are so uncontrollably happy to be fed, patted and loved that they are just as likely to pee on the feet of anyone with a kind word as they are to give them a big lick.


With great effort and numerous hours of hard work the Jamaican Dogsled team has continued to chart new waters in this age old winter sport. The team has competed in numerous races and continue to raise eyebrows as it mushes along. The concept of a tropical dogsled team has been so warmly accepted that travels and vacationers alike can experience this sport with it's tropical twist through the Chukka Caribbean Adventures Excursion tours in Jamaica. You get the chance to play with the dogs, or even take them out to experience the ride.


Through the Jamaica Dogsled Program numerous orphan dogs have been saved from the pound and have been rehabilitated to provide fun and laughter for one and all. We welcome you to be apart of this great cause by adopting a dog. (Click to see all dogs)