Winter Solstice is a pretty exciting and somewhat emotional time up here in Interior Alaska. It is a time of refection, a time of celebration. Since it such a big day we have done a double Dog Fan Club Draw! To me, Winter Solstice truly signifies the passing of time. … Read More
Thus far we have stayed close to home this winter. The dogs are healthy and happy. We are helicopter parents and therefore are constantly monitoring their weights, health and small details like toenails and and teeth. Besides training, everyone has “fun time” (including Allen and I.😀 ) The dogs have plenty … Read More
To celebrate the dark and cold that comes along with a December morning we have done a double Dog Fan Club Draw! Congratulations to both Laura English who is a fan of Driver, and Joshua Foran who is a fan of Perky. Laura and Joshua win a packet of … Read More
With all the snow we got in November our dog trails still have lots of low hanging branches or “eye pokers”. Some dedicated folks in the neighborhood have done extensive Trail Work. We want to say THANK YOU. And just let them know… some of us here at SPK are … Read More
You don’t have time to watch an entire HUSKY HOMEROOM Lesson? Me either. Gez… it’s not surprising in our crazy world today. So… do you want a little husky entertainment and maybe a quick smile? A smile? What? Really? Well then go ahead and nibble on this small biscuit. Chipper … Read More
To celebrate a gorgeous winter day we have done a double Dog Fan Club Draw! Congratulations to both Claudia Russell who is a fan of Dutch, and Jenny Heider who is a fan of Violet. Claudia and Jenny win a packet of SP Kennel M&M’s, a Fan Club Winner … Read More
Every summer we retire some of our athletes from SP Kennel. The reasons vary. Ultimately it is the individual dog who determines when and where they will retire. However, there is much human forethought (sometimes years of planning) that go into the specifics of each retirement. And the simple answer … Read More
Did you know that dogs don’t sweat much!? In this lesson we explore what perspiration is and how it works. If dogs can’t sweat then how do they keep their bodies cool when they are running and racing? Let’s figure that out. Here is a direct link to Lesson Eight. … Read More
By far, our most fun support programme is the SPK Dog Fan Club. We love to celebrate each of our athletes as individuals and we are delighted that you want to do that also! We are very pleased to say: THE DOG FAN CLUB IS NOW OPEN! CLICK HERE TO … Read More
