
How the Alaska Dog Center Came to be.
Founded in 2017 by Kale Casey and Carrie Pavlat, the Alaska Dog Center started with just an empty parking lot and a passion for sled dogs. Selling mushing gear to Alaskan mushers was only the beginning—over the years, our vision has grown into something much bigger.
Today, the Alaska Dog Center is home to a year-round sled dog tour campus, the Trailside Café (established in 2022), a gift and gear store, and the Trailside Cabin vacation rental. Most recently, we’ve expanded to include on-site employee housing to support our growing team and established Hanging Up The Harness, our sled dog adoption program.
What makes our journey unique is that Kale and Carrie have built much of the Alaska Dog Center with their own hands—from fencing and dirt work to construction projects, they’ve poured their time, energy, and hard-earned resources into bringing this dream to life. Working additional jobs to finance the Center’s growth, they have truly put their hearts into creating a place that celebrates sled dogs, mushing culture, and the Alaskan spirit.
Whether you’re visiting for a sled dog tour, a cozy meal at the café, or a stay at our cabin, we invite you to experience the passion and dedication that make the Alaska Dog Center one of a kind.