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, November 8, 2012

Training season

We have been blessed with great training opportunities so far this season.  For the last three seasons I have not been able to run on sled until Christmas day.  It's actually kind of been my annual Christmas gift.  This year we started on sled in October.  Temps ranging in -5 to 5 above on training days have also allowed for pleasant times on the snow machine and sled.  Freezing digests is never really fun.

With that said the temps in the Tok area have decided to drop this week.  Dipping as low as -35 at my parents place with some wind, so it feels colder than that.  Dogs get loaded on the dog box to help stay warm when temps are low.  According to the wx forecast it is supposed to break by the weekend and we shouldn't disrupt our training schedule much.  Here's hoping the weather guy is right!

Race season will be upon us soon and these pre-race training are very valuable.
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