Just before Mickey left Alaska, she and Doug took several training rides with the dogs. They wanted to get to know some of the younger dogs better, since the next time they will see them is at the Iditarod! So, here is a video clip of Aliy talking exclusively about … Read More
Popa Allen holding his granddaughter; Khloe Grace Smith born October 1, 2013
Every year it’s a three-way competition between Mother Nature, the dogs and the mushers. Most of the time, the dogs and the mushers are on the same side … but not this time! Dogs are dogs. They like to dig, run around, bury bones and generally – act like dogs. … Read More
All the signs are here that summer is gone and winter is on its way. Dog training is in full swing. The thermometer hovers around 20 degrees F in the mornings. We have had two snow events – about 2 inches of wet stuff that coats the trees and makes … Read More
Mickey is headed back to Florida soon. She enjoys seeing the dogs in action, so she jumped on the back of the ATV 4 wheeler a few days ago to join Aliy. She quizes Aliy about the dogs. So… listen up! During Fall Training, obviously we can’t use a sled. There … Read More
Aliy and Allen have been invited to speak at the Northern New England Sled Dog Trade and Seminars on October 5th and 6th. Johnn Molburg and Dr. Donna Gigliottii will be presenting as well. Check out the entire seminar schedule at www.sleddogtradefair.org/schedule Aliy and Allen are excited to be part of … Read More
Puppies are routinely vaccinated at 8 weeks of age. But, that’s not the kind of “shot” we are talking about!! Here are the FIRE LITTER 8 Week old Glamour Shots. Amber; Hotshot Coal; Commando Daisy; Chena Violet; Nomex Torch; Tinder Mickey & Spark; Spark All puppies are sponsored.
All SP Kennel Dogs and Puppies are currently Sponsored. Our Dog Sponsor program is by far our most popular. We have often been asked “Why don’t you allow a dog to have more than one sponsor?” But, our kennel policy has always been about bonding with our individual dogs. An … Read More
We came back from a training run yesterday and set up the camera to capture the actually Unhooking. We always show the running… what about when they get home?
SP Kennel needs about 50 bales of straw each winter for dog bedding in dog houses and in the dog trucks. September is usually the perfect time to buy it from local farmers. What a surprise we had this week when we went to buy our bales. The price is … Read More
