Research week continues apace here at SP Kennel. Today the dogs are having blood work done in which samples are taken over a two hour period to measure insulin sensitivity. For most of the dogs, spending that time “in the box” is pretty fun. It’s warm inside and they get … Read More
Dr. Mike Davis is here from Oklahoma State University this week to continue some physiology research that he has been conducting for over a year. He and his two associates — Jan and Pauline — are studying the effects of fitness and exercise on insulin sensitivity. Their research is aimed … Read More
Check out our new and improved “The Dogs of SP Kennel” page, featuring the current roster of our fantastic Alaskan Husky racing sled dogs. On the page, you can click on any dog’s photo to see a larger view, and in many cases a “Meet The Dog” video! So, go … Read More
You must know by now that training dogs on 4-wheelers is a necessary evil. Necessary because we have a lot of dogs to train no matter how little snow there is. Evil because riding on four wheelers is noisy, uncomfortable and really, really cold. So, Aliy and Allen were pretty … Read More
A number of you have requested that we develop a web presence on Facebook and Twitter… So, we have! If you check the sidebar links, you’ll find you can “Follow us on” both sites: We’re pretty busy these days, so we won’t promise how active they’ll be. But, we’ll at … Read More
We brought the pups inside for a while this morning and had a grand time with them. Scooter was active and outgoing, especially enjoying time laying on Allen’s chest. Smoe played hard then crashed for a perfect little puppy nap. Sissy has the best mustache in the Kennel… Perhaps in … Read More
It’s here! The 2009 Training Edition of “Howler” — the SP Kennel newsletter! Stories include a recap of our “Perfect!” training season so far, an update on our ongoing medical research programs and a very special feature about a very special young dog! You can click the image below to … Read More
One of the things we’re going to try this year — to take our coverage “to the next level” — is to bring you more video footage from out on the actual trails. You may recall that late last season, I handed Aliy a camera as she was heading out … Read More
… In our first ever spontaneous SP Kennel contest! Emily was the first to correctly guess the dog who was the model for the new SP Kennel logo… It’s Nacho! Through the marvels of PhotoShop, there you have the handsome lad rendered in black and white! Congratulations, Emily! If you … Read More
