So what do we do during the 36 hour layover for our team? After their arrival, meal and massage we let the the dogs sleep. It’s still really cold in Dawson so they hunkered down under their blankets and slept soundly. Around hour eight we woke them for another warm … Read More
What does a handler crew do when waiting for their team to arrive into Dawson? Make a dog camp that is as cozy and welcoming as possible. This morning we headed back to camp to complete the work we started last night. As mentioned in a previous post, the camp … Read More
Today was the day for final tasks and finishing touches. To the dogs, Allen’s sled and the dog truck that has to do a couple thousand miles over the next couple weeks. Jeff brought each dog in to the dog room one-by-one and gave them a thorough going over. He … Read More
Congratulations to Mary Crowley who is a fan of NACHO, the Beveren Family who are fans of CHEVIE and CHENA fan Becky Green. You are all winners of today’s random Dog Fan Club Draw. You’ll each receive this phenomenal Yukon Quest poster signed by Aliy and Allen plus some other … Read More
Yesterday afternoon we took 16 Yukon Quest athletes for their pre-race veterinarian checks. Around nine volunteer vets, six student and another half dozen vet-techs, plus several volunteers, were on hand to give each athlete a thorough exam. I spoke with Dr Nina Hansen, the Head Veterinarian for the Yukon Quest, … Read More
Congratulations to Steve and Bridgett Parker who are fans of Decaf. For the second week in a row Decaf gets extra treats from the Dog Fan Club Biscuit Barrel. Decaf will have to wait for his prize because he is currently racing with Jeff towards the Two Rivers Lodge. What’s … Read More
There is always some athletes left behind from a race and in this case either they are resting to get over a twinge, are sitting out ready for the Yukon Quest or were just not up for a 300 mile race yet. Moira and Wendy will take some out for … Read More
Congrats to Ed Batteiger who is a fan of Decaf and Cindy Schaus who is a fan of Iron! We missed last week’s scheduled draw so did a double draw today! Decaf is full of youthful enthusiasm! He brings energy to any situation and will be exciting to watch this … Read More
The 3 yearlings from last summer: Gold, Prata and Bronze are healthy and happy. They have learned all about team work and focus. They were in steady Fall training into the beginning of winter. In mid November when the Adult Racers were bumped up in mileage training runs, these youngsters … Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at SP Kennel! Photo by Jeanne Schnackenberg
