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)

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Snow and training

The snow is finally here! We almost didn't have snow on Halloween for the first time EVER! But it decided to snow a couple of days before the 31st.

Training runs have been going great and stress free. Now with the majority of the group being 3 and 4 a few 2 year old dogs and only a few yearlings they are all so well behaved when hooking up. Everyone know just where we are going and don't care about any of the loose neighbor dogs or cars parked in the road etc etc that we have to pass. It's so much easier than training when everyone is nosey about everything that they see. They all look good and are working hard. We are up to 6 miles now and will be increasing miles gradually.

Thanks to Brian who has been doing allot of the training by himself so far. I am working 2 jobs and by the time I'm off work it's dark. Corey made the comp basketball team. We are excited about this opportunity for him and he is up for the challenge. Hoping that basketball and dog mushing don't have any conflicts this winter.

Jennifer

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