Iditarod Sled Packing
Many of you have asked “What gets packed in a sled for the Iditarod?” Well, here’s your answer! Are you an SP Kennel fan? — Do you value this website?
Pups First Run — Part 2
Here’s a Sunday treat for you… Ride along with Mac on his first run as a sled dog! That’s him in wheel position… Where, I suspect, he has a fine future ahead of him! Enjoy! (PS — I don’t know about you, but I think Chica and Cutter can be … Read More
Pups First Run — Part 1
Many of you have asked about when young dogs start training. The short answer is that they don’t really start running until they are yearlings, and then generally only on short runs from time to time in their yearling season. Occasionally a yearling will mature quickly and do a short- … Read More
White Mountains Sunset Run
We’ve mentioned many times that the lack of snow near the Kennel has forced the Teams to truck up to the White Mountains for training. While that’s been a hassle for them, it’s a boon for you because you get to see some really nice scenery! In this video, Aliy … Read More
Aliy Talks About… Temperatures
In this episode, Aliy talks about ambient temperature, the effects it has on the dogs, how they compensate and what it can mean in racing.
Calling All Canines
You’ve probably noticed that I try to bring you something “a little different” on Sundays, and today’s video certainly fits that description. Clearly, most of the footage you’ve ever seen here of the dogs has been of them either running in harness, getting ready to run, frantically trying to be … Read More
Aliy Talks About… Training And Conditioning
In this episode, Aliy talks about training and conditioning for the Iditarod Sled dogs of SP Kennel.
Aliy Talks About… Dog Booties
As promised, we’ve been keeping track of all the questions you have asked in the comments and via emails, compiling them into topics and making lists of “talking points” for Aliy. As we gear up for Iditarod, we figured it’s an especially good time to “get after” them, so we … Read More