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, December 1, 2011

Thanksgiving

After a long break from training we started back at it on November 23rd.  The weather finally warmed up a little and we were excited to get back out there, and so were they.  Training was going so well up to the point when it got cold and we had to see what the dogs were feeling like for the first run back.  They looked really good, but we took it easy on them.  Still on the 4 wheeler out in the marina.

We ran again on Thanksgiving day.  Beautiful day to get out and enjoy time with the dogs followed up by some excellent food and company at Carrie Erharts place that evening.  Then I danced off all the good food with the xbox kinect just dance. I had so much fun!!! Friday and Saturday I played in the Effie Kokrine Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament.  Even though we were 2 and out I still had lots of fun and some good exercize.  Just another way to help me get back in race shape.  Since I had lots of problems with my eyes this summer and I was put on steroids for almost 3 months straight, I gained some weight and I'm slowly but surely working it off and getting back to my race weight.  I will start p90x this week as soon as I recover from the dancing and basketball tournament.

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