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
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
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
Whitney McLaren from Whitney McLaren Photography visited the kennel this month to do the updated 2020 portraits and full body shots. The results are spectacular. The head shots really capture personalities and the full body shots show how athletic the team is, even this early on in the season. All … Read More
Aliy and Allen have shared most of their lives with multiple dogs and have loved every minute. The dogs have been loyal and loving and reminded us all what is good about the world. Unfortunately, as everyone who has ever owned a pet can attest, they just don’t live long … Read More
The leaves are turning, we’ve flipped the calendar to October, the temperatures are falling and the days are getting shorter – it must be mushing season! Aliy and Allen are excited to start hooking up some dogs and get this season underway! Our first run of the season will be … Read More
