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The musher will perform health checks on each dog at each rest stop - generally in the morning, at a lunch break (if taken) and at the end of the day. Each dog will be checked for overall attitude, movement and the paws and legs carefully checked for signs of abrasions, cuts, swelling or pain. The fit of the harnesses will also be checked daily before starting to ensure it is not causing pain or pressure points.
The musher will also provide food, water and appropriate shelter as needed during the race.
If a dog appears to be flagging or having difficulties, a responsible musher will pull out of the race to care for the dog. At the designated veterinary checkpoints along the way, the race veterinarian can also pull dogs out of the competition for health reasons.
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What does the musher say to get the dogs to stop?
Break and Hook
What foes a musher say to start his team of dogs?
He probably yells, "Mush!" If not, he may crack a whip in the air.
What does a musher say to make a the dogs go?
Mush.
What does a musher usually say to start of his team?
"Mush"
What do musher say to there sled dogs?
Usually "Hike" or "Mush" to get them to go.
What are the keys to having a winning team in the Iditarod?
I would say the trust and relationship between the dog and the musher. The musher has to be able to put all their trust into their dogs, and the dogs have to be able to put all their trust into their trainer. The musher and dog must know how to communicate with each other at sudden moments. They must be able to react the moment they hear that key word, or who knows what could happen... The musher must treat the dogs kindly, and gently but get the point across at times. If the musher is harsh or violent to the dog, you never know what the dog's reaction will be. It may even be the difference between life and death, so you have to be able to put 100% trust into your canine leaders.
What to say to dog haters?
Stop hating dogs.
How do you stop dogs from howling at sirens?
ask it to stop. but remember to say please and thankyou
What command does the dog driver say to the team of Alaskan dogs to get them to move out.?
mush
What does a musher say to start the Iditarod race?
Mush! Hike! All Right! Le t's Go!
Does cuddling dogs bug them?
No cuddling does not bug dogs they love it but if u cling to them to much they might growl to tell u enough dont take it as they font like u they cant talk and say stop they growl witch means stop in dog
What do people say about dogs?
They say their dogs. Thats it. There is nothing more to say about them.
