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)

Friday, August 14, 2009

Fair time in Fairbanks

Every year in early August Fairbanks hosts the Tanana Valley State Fair. Along with the Fair comes the rain, just like it was scheduled as an event. So the temps are cooler and the fires are all getting some much needed rain. The smoke has cleared up and we can all breath again. It has been down to the 30's at our place and we finally turned on our heater. The dogs are getting more and more anxious to run! I can't wait, but right now is a busy time for all of us. School starts next Monday and I started a new job this past Monday. Now and for the next 2 weeks I have 3 jobs so possible training time is at a min now. Hunting season is right around the corner and we'll be busy trying to get a moose for the freezer. All very important things to do, but I just wish I could clone myself and one could be working for money while the other works with the dogs. Soon enough things will settle down and we'll all get into our routine. I can't wait to start running the dogs...soon. :)

p.s. I was horrified at the fair food this year! They added Frwinkies, Frizza, Frickles & Froreos. These are deep fried Twinkies, deep fried pizza, deep fried pickles and deep fried Oreos!!YUCK! Can you believe it!!!! I'll stick with the pretzels.
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