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The Joys of the Runner’s High ~

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Jodi

 Or why you should Run Like A Dog Ah the runner’s high, the wonderful reward earned when one runs enough to change the chemical balance in their brains and trigger the pleasure/reward center, thus giving the runner feelings of happiness … Continue reading →

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Never Alone on the Trail

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Jodi

Most people think of mushing as a solitary activity, and in a sense they are right. Hours on the trail without other people or signs of civilization; save the occasional trail marker or the tracks of another sled. You get … Continue reading →

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I know what Dogs like…

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jodi

I know what dogs want… Dogs want, dogs want, dogs want MEAT. Anyone who has spent any time with me knows I love to sing. The fact that I sing badly and hardly ever know all the words has never … Continue reading →

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Students ask the best questions ~

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jodi

Holiday break is over, students are headed back to school for the spring semester. And mushers are gearing up for some serious races. Here at Dew Claw that means the Copper Basin 300, Tustumena 200, and the 1000 mile Iditarod … Continue reading →

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First Cold Snap: Shedding for Science & Keeping Warm.

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jodi

Yup, first cold snap of the season. And for those of you not familiar with Alaskan’s perspective on the weather, we are talking about -40F and lower when we talk about cold snaps. Actually found this cute little blog post … Continue reading →

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Top 10 reasons I LOVE my Dogs!!!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jodi

And this one goes out to all the working dogs! There are so many beautiful working sled dogs. The Alaskan Husky is my sled dog of choice. (read an interesting discussion of the breed here, and learn more about recent … Continue reading →

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