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Welcome Moe and Snowball!

February 2, 2011 February 2, 2011

My moratorium of adopting dogs ended today, with two new pups, Moe and Snowball. These dogs are supposedly three years old and from Ft. Yukon …

It’s all mine!

January 19, 2011 January 19, 2011

Magic is one of the dogs that came with the house when we purchased it 8 years ago. He lived outside in the dog yard …

Nikki’s on Bed Rest

January 18, 2011 January 18, 2011

Last Friday I noticed a big gash on the big pad of Nikki’s front left paw pad. She either stepped on something sharp on the …

Retirements and Returns

January 16, 2011 May 11, 2020

Rocket and Chester have both announced their retirement. Rocket (9 years old) said he prefers not to run at all, due to overheating and possible …

StinkyPup Kennel Dog Sledding Adventures & Tours

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Preeti Pandey

I wish I could give a 100 stars. If you want to enjoy a hike or dogsledding while also supporting a truly noble cause, definitely visit StinkyPup! There are businesses that use dogs for dogsledding, and then there are people who build a business around caring for the dogs themselves — including those who can no longer work. Stinky Pup is one of the latter. ❤️ Illana, the founder and owner, is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. She cares for 32 dogs, ranging from just 2 to 13 years old, and does so with an incredible amount of love and dedication, regardless of whether they are still working or have reached the age of retirement. Despite that, her tours are remarkably affordable compared with other dogsledding kennels in the Yukon. We spent half a day hiking near beautiful Lake Laberge with the dogs, followed by a meet-and-greet with all the kennel residents. It was such a wonderful experience, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I’ll definitely be back whenever I’m in Whitehorse. 🐾❤️

Killian Lanigan

Amazing experience! Such a great time mushing with these amazing dogs! Ilana and co. were so kind and hospitable. The highlight of our trip for sure.

Fiorella Calderoni

These are mostly rescue dogs and mushing is a hobby for the business owners. Their dogs recently participated in the Yukon Quest race. The owner talked to our group about the history of dog sledding, different sports you can pursue with dogs, and the ins and outs of caring for a dog team. They brought the dogs to our lodge and set up short rides on sleds. It was cold but kids enjoyed it. I didn't ride because the dogs didn't look happy. One was chained up and really nervous. She was shaking and had her tail between her legs. It didn't feel good to ask them to tow me around. It's an interesting sport and I learned a lot

Raeshalie Rarama

Had the most wonderful time. Very hospitable despite end of season conditions. The pups were absolutely adorable, and we had fun learning about the dogs and mushing. Was definitely a highlight on our Yukon trip.

James Concepcion

Awesome.

Griff MacDonald

We had such an amazing time with Ilana and Greg. They couldn’t have been more hospitable and we really appreciated to the ride to and from Whitehorse. The dogs were amazing and incredibly friendly. We had an awesome time on the dog sledding tour and loved the opportunity to try our hand at mushing. Would highly recommend this experience of a lifetime!