The dogs are trained to understand certain
commands.
Come Haw
This command is used to get the dogs to
turn around on the trail and line out
the opposite direction. Come Haw means
to come to left as you turn around.
Gee (pronounced "g")
This is the command used to tell the dogs
to turn right.
Gee Over
This command is used to tell
the dogs to move to the right side of
the trail. This command is frequently
used in passing another dog team or other
trail traffic.
Haw
This is the command used to tell the dogs
to turn left.
"Hike" or "Let's Go"
These are the terms most frequently used
to get the dogs started. Contrary to popular
belief, "mush" is not a command used in
dog sledding.
Hup, hup
Go a little faster.
Line Out
This is the command which tells the dogs
(especially the leaders) to hold the line
out tight. This is particularly important
when setting up the team to avoid tangles.
On by
This is the command used to tell the dogs
to go on by a distraction or a trail.
Common distractions include wildlife,
a loose or leashed dogs, piles of horse
manure, another dog team, a horse, joggers,
bicyclists, etc.
Whoa
In a perfect world, this command is used
to slow the dogs down and stop them. In
an imperfect world, that is what the brakes
are for.
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Boy
Scout and Girl Scout Dog Sledding Programs!
Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC offers
educational programs on dog sledding, dryland dog
sledding, mushing, and other dog powered sports for
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. As part of the program,
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts get the opportunity to
earn a dog sledding patch. For more information on
our Boy Scout and Girl Scout patch program, see our
dog sledding tours
page.
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