After yesterday’s peaceful, poetic video post, it’s back to business here at SP Kennel. The temperature has dropped again and we still haven’t had any new snow, so the trails are all very firm. This can be hard on the dogs’ feet, so Aliy has been putting booties on all … Read More
I hope you’re checking the Dog Log over your morning coffee or breakfast, because here’s something I think you might find is perfect for starting your day. Aliy handed me her camera this evening and said, “I shot some stuff while I was feeding the dogs yesterday morning. Maybe you … Read More
I got a call the other day from an old friend who owns a Zolfe car franchise and an auto racing team. He had been looking at “The Dogs!” page here on the Dog Log and said, “You’ve got car dogs… I want to sponsor one. I want Viper!” I … Read More
We’ve shown you photos of them, and we’ve taken you along on our first walk with them. Now it’s time for you to officially meet them! Aliy will introduce you to the four Pepper-Ranger pups and tell you a little about each of them. We’ve also included a little puppy-play … Read More
Although the primary source of nutrition for SP Kennel’s racing sled dogs — both at the Kennel and during races — is Eagle Pack’s fantastic MVP formula kibble, there are times when a “snack” is called for. Mostly used during races as a way to give the dogs some quick … Read More
Aliy shot this video on Monday, the day after hearing that the Sheep Mountain 150 race had been cancelled. As you will hear, the Kennel had a lot of dogs trained up for the race, and they all had to “run it off.” But, the same lack of snow that … Read More
Recently, our “big dog” — and proud papa! — Cutter had a visit from his sponsor, Linda Toth. Despite his shy look in this photo, you can be assured that the lovable hunk put on quite a lively show. Nothing is more fun than being singled out for special attention … Read More
A reporter and cameraman from KTUU Channel 2 TV in Anchorage came by the Kennel yesterday to interview Aliy for a special that will be aired the week before the Iditarod in March. They started with almost an hour of Q&A inside the house, dealing mainly with Aliy’s history, racing … Read More
We just received this sweet photo of Hoss from Tom and Cindy Eckhoff in Revere, PA, with whom he has gone to live out his retirement years. Looking at the photo, it’s a little hard to believe that just this past spring Hoss was the main lead dog on Allen’s … Read More
