Military planes flying over by: Wes Brightman It’s been a month since my last walk along the Two River’s trails with a bunch of hyper dogs running circles around me. At that time we were just starting the research study. I am thankful they are not with me now as … Read More
The final five days of dog walking for the Electrolyte Research Project required a daily 9-hour stint on the trails – 6 hours of walking and 3 hours of rest at forest campsites. This schedule simulates a typical work day for a military bomb sniffing canine. Our SP Kennel dogs walked … Read More
Are we ever fortunate to be summering in this part of Alaska. Last week Doug (Aliy’s dad) and I took a mini vacation to the top of the world and beyond. The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race seemed to follow us all along the way. We first drove from … Read More
Last week, despite 70 degree temps in Two Rivers, our thoughts turned to the snow and cold of February. It was time for Yukon Quest 2013 sign ups! Allen submitted his registration for the Quest 1000 on August 4, the first possible sign-up day. Aliy was feeling a little left … Read More
Dr. Mike Davis, veterinary researcher at Oklahoma State University, is the designer of the electrolyte research study currently underway at SP Kennel. (See blog post dated July 22, 2012). Dr. Mike and his research team visited the kennel last weekend, at the halfway point of the study, to observe protocol … Read More
SP Kennel recently said goodbye to Wes Brightman, kennel volunteer extraordinaire. Wes has been a fixture here at SP since October of 2011. He has been an enthusiastic participant in all phases of kennel life – feeding dogs and scooping poop, authoring blog posts, driving dog trucks in 40 below … Read More
Last week SP Kennel welcomed Barbara Swenson, visiting dignitary, kennel sponsor and friend. Barbara is the Regional Director of Hotels for the Chenega Native Corporation. Chenega operates Clarion Suites, Quality Suites and Rodeway Inn, the best hotels in downtown Anchorage, and major SP Kennel sponsors. Prior to her kennel visit, … Read More
Part Two of Four I awoke from my nap in the NIKOLAI school. It was one of those naps that physically made me feel better, but mentally made it harder to focus. My brain needed more sleep. “Where am I?” I sat in a haze and looked around. “Ahhhh. NIKOLAI.” … Read More
Today on my walk, I took out five sled dogs as well as Jezzy, Tig, and Stormy. In this video, I was throwing sticks for Jezzy and Tig to fetch in the slough; however, you can imagine my surprise when one of the sled dogs decided to become a retriever … Read More
