Sled dogs do not lose confidence, infac it can help
the musher controls and tells the dogs what to do
Usually "Hike" or "Mush" to get them to go.
Where the musher puts it right in front of their faces.
dogs, sled, food
leader of a team for example ,real life true experience jr.iditarod dusty was the musher of the 10 dogs in the Jr.Iditarod Race in the wilderness
food,water,clothing,dogs,a sled and fire
If he's on the sled, I suppose he could be called a rider. Or musher, since that's what he yells out.
Forty mushers have registered for the 2011 race.
A person that has a sled team.
in the back.
Dog sledding is a popular winter sport that includes up to 12 sled dogs pulling a leading person (called a "musher"). The musher stands in a sled/cart and the dogs pull him or her through snow.
The lead sled dog's job is to set the pace and direction for the rest of the team. They respond to commands from the musher and navigate the sled through various terrains. They are usually the most experienced and disciplined dogs in the team.