During the final days of September we had a flurry of activity at SP Kennel: visitors, meetings, a trip to Anchorage, a trip to Nome – it seemed constant. On September 29th a Japanese TV filming crew, Nippon Cinema, came to Two Rivers to shoot a video segment about training … Read More
After a long summer of dogs playing in the dirt and gravel of the SP Kennel dog yard – the yard looks pretty poor. There are huge holes and craters that are a hazard to both dogs and humans. So, in order for us to avoid broken legs and sprained … Read More
Alaska Dog Mushers Association holds its annual sled dog symposium this weekend in Fairbanks, Alaska. The presentations draw folks from across the mushing world. The talks this year were varied and covered topics such as; health care, nutrition and training. Other topics included hunting by dog team in Northern Alaska … Read More
Schmoe at one year of age Schmoe at one week of age The pups turn one today. Has it been that long already? It wasn’t that long ago when we played “hide and seek” on the oriental rug. Was it?!? The life of a sled dog pup is pretty fun. … Read More
Annually, we all lay a wager or take a hand shake bet as to when the first snow will fall in Two Rivers. I believe someone just won a foot massage bet on this one! Not a bad wager! Noon – October 6th, 2010 Season’s First real snowfall
The primary reason the we at SP Kennel mush sled dogs is that it is fun, exciting and we all LOVE to do it. Of course, our kennel is a professional outfit and we have obligations, races and commitments, to fulfill. But, the bottom line will always be …. we … Read More
Nome has been SP Kennel’s home away from home this past year. Not only, did the dogs and mushers spend a good deal of time trying to reach the small Western Alaskan village, but also then spent the month of April enjoying the surrounding countryside. Bridgett and Scotty are always … Read More
SP Kennel coordinates “Natural Extremes” Mushing Trips every year after Iditarod. These are fun dog team adventures for the mushers, dogs and the guests. This past March and April, we spent almost a month exploring the western coast of Alaska with three groups of guests. This video footage hopefully provides … Read More
SP Kennel coordinates “Natural Extremes” Mushing Trips every year after Iditarod. These are fun dog team adventures for the mushers, dogs and the guests. This past March and April, we spent almost a month exploring the western coast of Alaska with three groups of guests. This video footage hopefully provides … Read More
SP Kennel coordinates “Natural Extremes” Mushing Trips every year after Iditarod. These are fun dog team adventures for the mushers, dogs and the guests. This past March and April, we spent almost a month exploring the western coast of Alaska with three groups of guests. This video footage hopefully provides … Read More
