Lynda Plettner, owner of Plettner Kennels, is a ten time finisher of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. She came to Alaska after training horses in CA for twenty years. Because of her love of animals, the shortage of horses but abundance of sled dogs, Lynda turned her training skills to the dog world. Her knowledge, patience, and perseverance earned her a very respectable position of finishing twentieth in the 2002 Iditarod. more »

Summer Kennel Tours

Headed to Denali Park? Ahead of schedule or searching for the ultimate Alaskan experience? How about touring a professional Iditarod sled dog kennel? more »

Summer Experience
Plettner Kennels and Tours is currently offering a unique summer experience. Staying and working at a professional Iditarod Sled Dog Racing Kennel. more »

Alaska's Iditarod Sled Dog Retirement
The Alaska's Iditarod Sled Dog Retirement Foundation's mission is to promote and provide responsible care for retired veteran Iditarod sled dogs that are no longer able to remain competitive due to old age or permanent physical limitations. more »

2006 IDITAROD RACE WEEK
Learn all about Iditarod dogs, training and racing from Lynda Plettner who’s kennel has now finished 22 Iditarod, she will personally share her kennel with you.  Go through Lynda’s sled, see all the race gear, listen to her tales of the trail, ask Lynda your questions.
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Advanced Program
This program is designed for the more experienced musher who has or wants to compete in a mid or long distance event..
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Lease a dog Team
If you are 14 years or older, we have the dogs, facilities, and experience to assist you in crossing the finish lines in either Wasilla or Nome..more »

Iditarod Race Diary 2004
Here I am friends, back at my kennel with my 11th Iditarod Race behind me. It was, of course, the Greatest! This year the weather was really good for the mushers and the dogs. more »

Lynda's Iditarod 2003 »

Iditarod 2004 Statistics »

NEWS

Schools, Communities and Businesses
The Iditarod will come to you!

Lynda Plettner and one of her sled dogs will join you  and share the history, geography,  preparation and motivation  required for such a  rigorous and physically demanding sport. Hear stories of the dangers and demands of the trail and interact with Lynda with your questions.
 
Book Lynda to talk at your school, community and businesses.
Lower 48 states: 4/1/06 - 4/30/06

Discovery Travel Channel
came to Plettner Kennels

The Discovery Travel Channel came to the kennel in July 2003. They are adding in a 3 minute piece about Plettner Kennels. The feature is about the National Parks of Alaska. Lynda thinks they added her just to see something other than a tree or a bear. They wanted people to know what else they might want to visit besides the parks. See some pictures of their visit. The production should be out in February 2004 or there about.
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"A happy dog is a fast dog!"