Most sled dogs are relatively quiet when they run down the trail. They might pant or bark at an occasional animal. We have one rather distinct exception: Ranger. Ranger has spoken his mind ever since he was a tiny puppy. He used to run in the puppy wheel (a slightly … Read More
I was fortunate enough to roll out of bed at 6 AM today and stroll down my driveway to video SP’s first training runs of the 2013/2014 season. The 3 mile ‘early season’ trail goes right by our house. The thermometer read 29 degrees, there were numerous icy puddles on … Read More
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Everything changes once August ends. Or at least that’s the sentiment floating around SP Kennel. The leaves are starting to change. The water dishes were frozen ice yesterday morning. The Sandhill Cranes are leaving the Northland. All of this means summer is GONE! It is actually getting dark at night … Read More
Aliy and Allen enjoyed some true Alaskan fun with Denali Outdoor Center this week. D.O.C. owners, Al and Joanna Cockman, invited the SP Kennel mushers on a whitewater raft adventure on the Nenana River in Denali Park. Rachel Cockman, a 10 year old budding river guide and future Iditarod class … Read More
It has been raining much of the week in Interior Alaska. And it’s raining again today. Lots of rain! These are the first significant rain events we have had since the second week in June! And the temperature was 40 degrees when we awoke yesterday, a far cry from from … Read More
At four weeks, the Fire Litter is living in a covered pen with a puppy wheel, plenty of space and a large dog house. Their puppy excursions have mainly been indoor exploration with toys and treats. A larger, fenced puppy pen is nearly complete and outdoor puppy walks will start … Read More
The question was: Can Aliy Keep up with her dogs? The answer: Well… not exactly. But, if you use creative statistics, sort of. The Anchorage Running Club’s Big Wild Life Runs half marathon was the test this weekend. It was a great event in a great city. The turn out … Read More
Aliy is in Anchorage this weekend. She is a participant in the Anchorage Running Club’s Big Wild Life Runs half marathon. Friend, and Clarion Suites Director of Sales and Marketing, Linda Steiner, convinced Aliy that this summer she should try to “keep up with her dogs.” On Sunday morning, the … Read More
