Month: December 2013

We’ve had a couple of cold snaps in Two Rivers so far this winter, most recently Sunday night and Monday when it hit 40 below. Even with husky coats, straw beds and big, warm meals the dogs expend a lot of energy just keeping warm at this temperature. During the … Read More

Thanks again to all of you who have joined our Dog Fan Club. We’re so excited that it’s proving to be a popular program and we have fans from far and wide: Alaska, the “Lower 48”, Hawaii, Canada, Russia, New Zealand and Australia! The winner of Draw #2 is PAT … Read More

Meghan and Moira recently had a flying visit to Anchorage where they stayed at SP Kennel’s “home away from home” – Clarion Suites Downtown. In a place of honor at the reception desk is a fabulous framed pic of Scruggs (who is sponsored by the hotel and their sister: the … Read More

Two River dog mushers have been fortunate this winter in terms of weather. We have had plenty of snow and it seems to keep coming. There are many dog mushing trails in the area and as the snow continues to fall, many of them need upkeep. Allen took the SP … Read More

Sunday afternoon the field outside the kennel was a hive of activity with neighborhood children, parents, supporters and, of course, dogs. Ryne (Olson from Ryno Kennel) organized the event and much fun was had by all. Ryne’s dogs Stormy and Cartel along with SP dogs ChaCha, Honda and Dingle took … Read More

Sorting dog booties is an endless task. There are two types of booties: NEW and USED. We receive NEW booties in bags of 100 – either small, medium or large. We then put same-sized booties into convenient “dog packs” (sets of four). We will have enormous piles of small, medium … Read More

Two Rivers, Alaska has no lack of dog mushers. There are many dog teams out enjoying the trails. Some mushers wear their serious “game face” and are training for races whereas other teams are just out for fun. Whatever the intent of the musher we all share the trails. I … Read More

The dogs have been on a perfect training schedule thus far this season. The trails are exceptional with plenty of snow and the temperatures have been cooperative (only two cold snaps down to 30 below zero!) However every once in a while we have to pause the training schedule just … Read More

THANK YOU to all who have joined the Dog Fan Club. The whole of the SP Kennel Crew (canine and human) appreciate your support. As promised, the first draw for the winning Dog Fan was today and the winner is JEN REITER who supports MISMO. Jen wins a certificate and … Read More