| A | B |
|---|
| Iditarod | famous sled dog race |
| swing dog | dog directly behind the leader |
| mush | command to start the team |
| haw | command for left turn |
| neck line | line the connects dog collar to tow line |
| stove up | injured, generally temporarily |
| rigging | collection of lines to which dogs are attached |
| booties | sort of sock to protect dog's feet |
| malamute | term used for any sled dog; larger husck |
| tundra | cold region where there are no trees and soil is frozen |
| lead dog | dog who runs in front of others |
| wheel dog | dog placed directly in front of the sled |
| gee | command to turn right |
| tow line | main rope that runs forward from sled |
| tug line | line that connects dog's harness to the tow line |
| dog in a basket | tired or injured dog carried in sled |
| runners | two bottom pieces of the sled |
| husky | any northern type dog |
| pedaling | pushing the sled with one foot |
| strawing | taking out old straw; cleaning dog house |
