We are ready! At the time of writing Allen and the Black Team are about 12 miles out. I captured a screen shot of the moment they summited King Solomon’s Dome.
Yesterday the advanced crew of Karolyn, Bridgett and Mark arrived in Dawson to set up camp for the team. It is a labour of love as they consider the dogs’ needs in crafting bespoke sleeping and feeding quarters.
Karolyn captured the activity in setting it up.
Once the team arrives the handler crew takes command of the team. We will get the dogs over to camp and settle them in to their digs. We’ll remove all booties, harness and jackets and give them fresh fleece lined sleeping coats and cover with fleece airline blankets. They’ll get a hearty dinner of thawed meaty bits in watery soaked kibble with crunchy kibble sprinkled on top. Each will also receive a full body massage with warmed liniment and soothing foot ointment and plenty of kisses.
At the same time the veterinarians will carry out their mandatory checks on each dog to identify any issues that may need working on for the next 36 hours.
Once that is all done the dogs will, no doubt, get right down to the serious business of sleep! We’ll then get Allen back to his hotel room (with jacuzzi in-room!!!) for his rest and recuperation.
Over the next 36 hours we have a strict timetable of feeding, massage, walking to stretch out, and sleeping. It also includes the continuation of the omeprozole dosing during the break. We work backwards from exit time to ensure they are in tip-top shape to leave.
We can’t wait to see them.
More soon.
Awesome slide show!!! Thanks ever so much for this sneak peek or more appropriate to King Solomon’s Dome and the others, “peak.”
WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!
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So exciting to see this close race!
The dogs will love the campsite/spa you have created.
We’re watching them come into Dawson, from home, thanks to the live feed.
It appears they have arrived but the tracker is not saying that. Great Camp Crew! Cozy
for dogs an handlers. Kisses for sure! Rest Well Allen!
Love the live FaceBook video feeds! Watched Allen come in with the rest of you. You all rest, we have 30″ of snow on the way tonite/tomorrow. Be back to watch Allen shoot out for the 2d half.
What a great set-up in Dawson. Love those handlers for all the hard work in preparing the camp site. Hopefully the Black team & Allen will be there for rest & recuperation soon. Looking forward to seeing more posts & pictures. Go SPK.
Sigh – satisfied sigh. What is it about knowing that dogs are loved and cherished that melts my heart?
Way to go making it all homey at Dog Camp….the handler crew rocks!!! Hope the Team and Allen enjoy their well deserved rest! I saw a lot of tails wagging as they pulled in! Rest up and enjoy the hospitality in Dawson!
Hooray! Dawson and time for a serious sleep. Loved the slide show. Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes with the SPK 2- leggeds. Can’t wait to see the Black Team nestled in for a well deserved break. GO SPK!