I’ve finally had a few minutes to check out the Iditarod discussion forums and saw some of the dialogue about “Happy The Sled Dog.” My apologies for leaving you all in such suspense for so long. There’s a lot to Happy’s story this year, and I will try to give … Read More
Hi!… I’m Happy… I’m always Happy… That’s why they call me Happy! I know some of you already noticed this — and I thank you for your very nice comments — but I’m so happy right now that I want to make sure everybody knows why! Did you see who … Read More
I know it’s been a week since we were in Anchorage, but I just got this photo off one of my pocket cameras and thought it was funny enough to share with you. Allen and Aliy were sitting in the Anchorage airport waiting for our flight, when Happy hopped up … Read More
Hi!… I’m Happy… I’m always Happy… That’s why they call me Happy! Well, I’ll tell you… It’s been another whirlwind day here in Anchorage! We had meetings all morning, then photo shoots all afternoon and our big presentation tonight at Covenant House. The boss did a really good job talking … Read More
Hi!… I’m Happy… I’m always Happy… That’s why they call me Happy! Okay, so I’m in Anchorage. What a day! First, I was the only Iditarod sled dog on the plane and didn’t have to share my cabin with anybody! In the first photo you can see me arriving at … Read More
Aliy, Allen and I are all headed to Anchorage today. Our mission is to meet with sponsors and supporters to get a jump on making Iditarod arrangements, plans, etc. Plus, Aliy is doing a presentation at Covenant House on behalf of SP Kennel Lead Sponsor Horizon Lines. She will be … Read More
In Part 2 of Aliy’s “Woodcutting Road” trail video, there are a couple of treats in store for you. First, Aliy exchanges taunts with a bothersome raven, surely something you won’t see and hear every day! Second, Happy The Sled Dog puts on a show that her fans — and … Read More
A number of you have written to ask what’s up with “Happy The Sled Dog” so we thought we’d give you a little update. Happy is doing just great here at the Kennel. She is training on a full schedule with all the racing dogs and she looks really good. … Read More
It’s one of the most fundamental principles we have of being “dog first” at SP Kennel: Each dog is an individual. We recognize their individuality, we respect it and we do everything we can to accommodate it. Most of the time, a dog’s individuality shows up in little ways: Where … Read More
