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whoa!
Command used to halt the team, accompanied by heavy pressure on the brake.
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tug line
Line that connects dog’s harness to the tow line.
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wheel dogs or wheelers
Dogs placed directly in front of the sled. Their job is to pull the sled out and around corners or trees.
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team dog
Any dog other than those described above.
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termination dust
The first snow that covers the top of the mountain in the fall. So called because this is a sign of the termination of summer in Alaska.
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toggles
Small pieces of ivory used by Eskimos to fasten tug lines to harnesses
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trail!
Request for right-of-way on the trail.
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snub line
Rope attached to the sled which is used to tie the sled to a tree or other object.
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stake
Metal or wooden post driven into the ground to which dog is tied
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swing dog or dogs
Dog that runs directly behind the leader. Further identified as right or left swing depending on which side of the tow line he is positioned on. His job is to help “swing” the team in the turns or cu [..]
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