What does welfare mean for sled dogs working in tourism and what happens when their working lives come to an end? Researchers Linda Tallberg and Tiamat Warda discuss the topic in Studia Generalia on Thursday 12 November 2026 in Rovaniemi Main Library.

Researchers Linda Tallberg and Tiamat Warda discuss sled dog welfare in Finnish Lapland, drawing on recent research on working conditions and the rehoming of working dogs. The talk invites us to consider what responsibilities tourism has towards the animals it depends on, both during their working lives and after.

Studia Generalia: Sled dog welfare and rehoming in Finnish Lapland
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 3:30–5:00 PM
  • Lapponica Hall, Main Library, Rovaniemi
  • Linda Tallberg & Tiamat Warda
  • Language: English