How did your kennel get its name?

Wildthingz came from my deep respect for the toughness and resilience of the dogs. As well as a general love of the big wild country we run in.

How did you get started running dogs?

Chasing a dream

What do you love most about running dogs?

The focus, commitment, bond and connection to the team. Getting out on the land. Seeing the country and traveling long distances with them. Us all working together as a team.

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

My main leader Coltrane. Coltrane has led me through most all the Iditarod and all 1000 miles of the 2020 Quest. He's one of the smartest toughest coolest dogs I've ever known. He's getting old now and this could be our last winter with him leading the race team. I have a lot of love and respect for the guy and look forward to what could be our last season together in the A team.

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?

Excited about the new format and route. This season is about showing a bunch of young inexperienced dogs what racing and long haul travel is all about. Goal would just be a strong finish with a happy healthy dog team.

What music do you listen to on the trail?

Generally I don't nowadays. More likely to be listening to podcasts. That being said if I do pull up some trail music it's usually gonna be some deed dark dubstep.

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

Generally themes of something that interest us.

Share a quick story about one of your indispensable Handlers.

My wife Emily is always my handler. She's the best and our team wouldn't be what it is without her. No matter what bullshit gets thrown at her along she's always there for us.

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

In general we should all be very appreciative of all the volunteers who put there time and energy into making dog races happen. The folks opening up and running hospitality stops like 40 mile and Scroggie creek I've particularly appreciated.