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)

Monday, November 23, 2009

Training update

We've been busy training the dogs, well actually Brian has been doing most of the training this fall. I have two jobs and Corey made the Comp basketball team so time is very limited for me right now. Brian works seasonally and he gets laid off in the winter, typical for Alaska construction workers. This schedule allows for him to work with the dogs m-f and I can help out on the weekends. It's been really, really tough for me to do this, but we've got to pay for the dog food some how. I'm having a hard time with this because I enjoy being out there with them and I would much rather be on the back of the sled or on the 4-wheeler than sitting behind a desk! But I guess you gotta do what you gotta do.

I would absolutely love to be able to run dogs full time. SOOOOO if you know anyone out there who is looking to sponsor a sprint racing kennel just send them my way. I enjoy my job, BUT I would rather scoop poop, have dogs lick my face, freeze my face, freeze my hands any day! So like I said ...any prospective sponsors just send them my way.
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