Bio

A mushing guide in Alaska, Alexander Pai is from New Jersey. Alexander is another one of those southerners who went north and “needed something to do for the winter” and then got “sucked into it.” He works with Dan Kaduce and Jodi Bailey, and is running out of their kennel (Dew Claw Kennels). This year, he wants to gain more experience running dogs in new places.

How did your kennel get its name?

Our first dog had a full set of 4 dew claws.

How did you get started running dogs?

I needed something to do for the winter and I got sucked into it.

What do you love most about running dogs?

Stacking and carving stairs into my big pile of dog turds.

Please share with us some stories or facts about your dogs that will be running in the 2025 YQ450.

My dogs like to run and they like to eat and they like to sleep. They are all special to me.

Are you a member of any other organizations involved in sled dog sports?

Why did you enter the 2025 YQ450 and what are your goals for the race?

I just want to gain more experience running dogs in new places.

What music do you listen to on the trail?

Heavy metal. Folk. Punk rock.

How did your dogs get their names/How do you choose names?

We choose themes for our litters. We have an asian food litter (Sushi Egg Roll Fried Rice) Serial killers (Dahmer Bundy Aileen) Pokémon (Squirtle Diglett Pidgey)

Share a quick story about one of your indispensable Handlers.

Tell us about your favorite experience with a volunteer on the trail.

When they throw me bags of cookies.