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Kelly Villar 2020 Teacher on the Trail
Tails from the Trail- Adaptations-Paws Whether we are running, walking, lounging, or hiking, we have a great pair of shoes to protect our feet and make us feel comfortable. There’s so much to choose from – sneakers, boots, flipflops, loafers, slippers, you name it, we have footwear for it. So what do our canine friends …
Tails from the Trail- Dog of the Month- Maple! This month Four-Time Iditarod and Yukon Quest Champion Lance Mackey shares about his special dog Maple! Lance first ran the Iditarod in 2001 and won the Iditarod in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. He is the only musher to have four consecutive Iditarod wins. “I have …
Tails from the Trail- Iditarod Countdown IDI_ _ _ _ _. I is for Integrity According to Sanka W Dog Integrity is when you “demonstrate high moral principle values. What you do when you think nobody is watching.” Mushers, volunteers, and all who participate in the Iditarod have a great sense of integrity. It is …
Tails on the Trail- Adaptations Tails! It is always great to see a dog wagging its tail. Dogs’ tails serve so many functions. They help in communication and balance. The position and wag of the tail can tell us if they are happy or scared, excited, ready to play, or prepared to work. The tail also …
Tails from the Trail- Dog of the Month- Jonah! This month Kristy Berington shares about her special dog Jonah! Kristy, along with her twin sister Anna, own Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing in Knik, Alaska. The 2020 Iditarod will be Kristy and Anna’s 11th Iditarod. “My special dog is Jonah. Jonah, who is now 11, was my …
Tails from the Trail ID_ _ _ _ _ _ D is for Diligence According to Sanka W Dog diligence is “showing care and conscientious behaviors in one’s work or duties” It is being careful, persistent, and working hard. Our mushers, volunteers, veterinarians, and dogs show diligence throughout the entire race and in training leading …
Tails from the Trail- Adaptations According to the Iditarod Race rules for 2024, “Rule 43 — Dog Description: Only dogs suitable for arctic travel will be permitted to enter the race. ” Another adaptation sled dogs have is their fur. Sled dogs, Alaskan Huskies, have two layers of fur. The undercoat, or inner layer, is …
Tails from the Trail: Dog of the Month- Banana Every dog has its own unique personality that makes them special. This month Cindy Abbott, a two- time Iditarod finisher, shares about her lead dog Banana! “I would like to begin with the fact that every dog at the kennel has a special place …
Tails from the Trail: Iditarod count down- I_ _ _ _ _ _ _ I is for Iditarod! The 2020 Iditarod will be the 48th running of the Last Great Race®. Joe Redington Sr, the Father of the Iditarod, organized the Iditarod Race to save the sled dog culture and the Alaskan huskies after the …
Tails from the Trail- Adaptations Sled dogs are a group of amazing athletes, some of the best in the world. But how do these dogs survive and thrive in the coldest weather of Alaska? Over time, nature has allowed dogs to have developed physical characteristic or behaviors that help them survive. These are called adaptations. …