About Rain ...
Rain joined the Braeburn team in August 2005. She was bred by Kim and Kelly Berg of Kelim Siberians and is co-owned by Elise McDevitt and Ann and George Cook of Alkas'iber Siberians. Elise attends college in Massachusetts. Concerned that Rain would not get enough exercise or attention, Elise showed her love for Rain by loaning her to us for the running season. Rain now lives with us mid-August – mid-May each year. She is Alec's and Xandra's niece and cousin to Asia, Blaze, Jasper and Ace and thus she really is a member of the family! Siberian huskies are known for their ability to dig and to escape and during her first season with us, Rain proved this over and over again. She had a great time digging craters and made Houdini like escapes from the kennel, never with the purpose of leaving, just to show us that she could do it and to let us know that she really preferred to be in the house. We eventually foiled her and then she turned her attention to socializing with the other dogs.

Having a reserved nature, this was a slow process, but eventually she settled into a few good friendships and into her new life. When she returned for her second and thirds seasons, she seemed perfectly content to be reunited with her Braeburn family. Rain was always cooperative in harness her first year, but didn't understand that part of her job was to actually pull! She improved over the season, but needed many reminders (maybe she just didn't want to)! This continued to be the case halfway through her second season, when, overnight it seemed, her whole attitude changed. She became much more affectionate, requesting snuggles and rubs instead of waiting for them, and she became excited at hook up time, waiting patiently without fussing until she heard the “Let's go!” command, and then leaning into the harness, ready to really pull! On our first runs this season, Rain's third, after a stop on the trail, when she heard the question “Everybody ready?” she instantly came to attention, sometimes even banging into her harness! Rain is not built for speed, but is a strong dog with a good work ethic, and so she has settled into either wheel or team position to provide pulling power. She has become a valuable member of the Braeburn team and has definitely earned the most improved sled dog award!