Join the team
Are you looking for the right place to take your mushing skills to the next level? Then you’ve come to the right place!
We are the Team Petter Karlsson Sleddogs in Slussfors, Sweden, a kennel with ca. 100 Alaskan Huskies. Right on our doorstep is Sweden’s largest nature reserve: Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve. With 565,000 hectares, lakes, mountains up to 1700 metres, it offers the ideal environment for training our sled dogs, especially as we have 6 months of snow a year. Petter has been active in professional racing for over 20 years and is one of the most successful mushers in the world. In addition to the professional sport, we also offer multi-day tours for international guests to share the unique experience of sledding. And this is where you come in!
What we are looking for
We are looking only for experienced sleddog handlers and guides with a passion for dog sledding and with the energy and motivation to be an important part of our team with the goal to build up the best dog team in the world! If you want to join us on this journey, you should…
- ...have verifiable experience in working in a sleddog kennel.
- ...love being outside, no matter if it is -30°C or +30°C.
- ...be motivated and able to work independently.
- ...have good english skills, since this is our working language.
- ... have a valid driving licence for manual cars.
- ...be polite and friendly when interacting with dogs, colleagues and guests alike.
- ...not have your own dog with you, as we cannot provide the space for them.
- ...have a work permit for Sweden and a Swedish personal identity number.
What we offer
In addition to providing accommodation and compensation, we present you with the invaluable opportunity to…
- ...further development of your existing mushing skills in the areas of dog massage, training, racing strategy, talent recognition and development.
- ...participation in the Metsjövidda Fjällrace (depending on Petters' assessment).
- ...access to the local gym.
You think you are the right person for the job? Then apply by filling out the form at the end of the page.
We are looking forward to here from you!
Team Petter Karlsson
Open positions
Summer Handler 2026
- from April/latest May 2026
- at least until end of September 2026
- Location: Slussfors, Sweden
YOUR TASKS
- daily work in the kennel incl. feeding and cleaning
- short and long distance training with the dogs on troll carts and ATV
- repair work
- race preparation
- socializing puppies
Your requirements
- experience in kennel work
- good knowledge of English
- ideal Driving Licence B
Short Term Guide & Handler 2025/26 (Finland)
- from Mid Dec 2025
- until end of Mar/early Apr 2026
- Location: Finland
This season, we have a new project in collaboration with a partner kennel in Finland, where we offer introductory tours for international guests. After a two-week training period with us in Slussfors, you will carry out the project in Finland from January to mid-March as a team of 3 people. In return, you will receive above-average pay and accommodation, and after the project you will have the opportunity to carry out your own expedition in Slussfors with your dog team.
YOUR TASKS
- preparing the tour and help out in the transfer of the dogs
- shared responsibilty for 40 dogs on-site in Finland
- daily work in the kennel incl. feeding and cleaning
- preparing and guiding daily try-out tours with international guests
- help to transfer dogs and equipment back to Sweden in Mid March 2026
Your requirements
- experience in a kennel is mandatory
- experience as a guide is mandatory
- high degree of independence and a sense of responsibility
- good knowledge of English
- Class B driving licence
Winter Handler
- from Sep 2025/latest Start Oct 2025
- at least until end of April 2026
- Location: Slussfors, Sweden
YOUR TASKS
- daily work in the kennel incl. feeding and cleaning
- short and long distance training with the dogs on the sled, snowmobile, ATV (up to 16 dogs per team)
- keeping track of injury book and medication
- repair work
- race preparation
Your requirements
- experience in a kennel is mandatory
- high degree of independence and a sense of responsibility
- good knowledge of English
- Class B driving licence
Tour Guide & Handler 2025/26
- from Sep 2025/latest Start Oct 2025
- at least until end of April 2026
- Location: Slussfors, Sweden
YOUR TASKS
- responsible for the running of our 5-day overnight tours with up to 4 guests (about 4 tours/month)
- this includes preparing the sledges, packing the food parcels and food for the dogs
- work in the kennel between tours
Your requirements
- experience in a kennel is mandatory (ideally already as a guide)
- positive interaction with guests
- high degree of independence and a sense of responsibility (you are solely responsible for your guests and approx. 25 dogs during the tour)
- very good knowledge of English
- Class B driving licence
- First aid training (not older than 1 year at the start of work)