Bulldozing the Dog Yard

Every year it’s a three-way competition between Mother Nature, the dogs and the mushers. Most of the time, the dogs and the mushers are on the same side … but not this time! Dogs are dogs. They like to dig, run around, bury bones and generally – act like dogs. … Read More

The Times They Are A’ Changing

All the signs are here that summer is gone and winter is on its way. Dog training is in full swing. The thermometer hovers around 20 degrees F in the mornings. We have had two snow events – about 2 inches of wet stuff that coats the trees and makes … Read More

Fall Training with Mickey

Mickey is headed back to Florida soon. She enjoys seeing the dogs in action, so she jumped on the back of the ATV 4 wheeler a few days ago to join Aliy. She quizes Aliy about the dogs. So… listen up! During Fall Training, obviously we can’t use a sled. There … Read More

Sled Dog Trade Fair & Seminars

Aliy and Allen have been invited to speak at the Northern New England Sled Dog Trade and Seminars on October 5th and 6th. Johnn Molburg and Dr. Donna Gigliottii will be presenting as well. Check out the entire seminar schedule at  www.sleddogtradefair.org/schedule Aliy and Allen are excited to be part of … Read More

8 Week Old Puppy “Shots”

Puppies are routinely vaccinated at 8 weeks of age. But, that’s not the kind of “shot” we are talking about!! Here are the FIRE LITTER 8 Week old Glamour Shots. Amber; Hotshot Coal; Commando Daisy; Chena Violet; Nomex Torch; Tinder Mickey & Spark; Spark All puppies are sponsored.

SP Kennel Dog Sponsor Program

All SP Kennel Dogs and Puppies are currently Sponsored. Our Dog Sponsor program is by far our most popular. We have often been asked “Why don’t you allow a dog to have more than one sponsor?” But, our kennel policy has always been about bonding with our individual dogs. An … Read More

Unhook the Team!

We came back from a training run yesterday and set up the camera to capture the actually Unhooking. We always show the running… what about when they get home?

It Just Ain’t Right

SP Kennel needs about 50 bales of straw each winter for dog bedding in dog houses and in the dog trucks. September is usually the perfect time to buy it from local farmers. What a surprise we had this week when we went to buy our bales. The price is … Read More

Socializing the Puppies

SP Kennel dogs are great sled dogs because they love to run, love to pull and love their mushers. The best way to raise these puppies is to love them back. Eleven puppies is a lot to love, so we do the best we can to share the wealth! Here … Read More

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