Jennifer Probert LNAC 2008 ~ 1st place 6 dog class. Photo by David Woodcock

Jennifer and Diamond

Jennifer and Diamond
Michael DeYoung Photography

About us

About Us ~

Our kennel is made up of hound / AK husky cross sprint race sled dogs. We are based out of Fairbanks and race around the great state of Alaska. We are a world class kennel that takes the sport of dog mushing very seriously.

Both of us, Jennifer Probert-Erhart and Carl Erhart, are Athabascan Natives from interior Alaska. Carl grew up in Tanana and Jennifer in Tok/Tanacross. Our history in the sport goes back many generations. The Probert, Denny, Ehart and Woods families combined have countless hours and miles on the back of a dog sled and we are blessed to come from such a talanted, amazing and gifted group of people. The stories, advice and information that we get from our family is not only interesting but critical to the success of our kennel. Carrying on not only a family tradition, but a sport that was a way of life for our Athatbascan people is a great honor for both of us.

Currently we compete primarily in the limited class races but plan on running more open class races. Our dreams of running the "big ones" meaning the Open North American and the Rondy are getting closer and closer to being a reality. Our kids also compete in the junior races and our parents still play an active role in the kennel.

We invite you to follow along as we prepare the dogs for raceing, travel around the state to compete in the races and share the ups and downs of the wonderful, exciting sport of sprint dog mushing.

We are looking for sponsors to help with the cost of food, vet care and travel expenses. For more information about becoming a sponsor please contact us directly at prodogkennel@gmail.com

Thank you for taking your time to spend with us!


Tsin' ee
Anna' Bas ee'
(Thank you in Athabascan)

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Puppy training

Spring is always a fun time for puppy training.  We are very excited about this group of puppies that we have.  They are all focused, driven and just seem to know what they are doing and absolutely love it!  We have been running them in harness for awhile and we took them free running yesterday.  It's too bad that Corey is only 12 otherwise we would have him run them in the Tok 6 dog race this weekend.  They have been pulling Brian, but it would be nice to have a smaller jockey for them in a race.  It's tempting to do it so they have the experience before next year and I'm sure they would love it.  

We will be traveling to Tok in the morning and the draw is tomorrow night.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great meal.  The whole community of Tok pitches in and brings food and the Mushers Hall is just packed from wall to wall.  Should be allot of mushers there usually there are about 30 teams in the 6 dog and about the same in the 8 dog. We will be packing everything today so we can get an early start on the road.  Will try to keep you posted as things happen in Tok. 

Jennifer 
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