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Advanced Commands for the Lead Dog |
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George Salmon setting a record for number of dogs in a skijor team
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- Easy (means go slowly), use this to go over bad sections of trail; when you are being passed and dont stop completely; before an upcoming turn or junction in the trail; or when you just want to go slowly. Best if spoken slowly and calmly
"eeeezeeee." Too much sense of urgency can make the dog get up tight and unresponsive.
- Hike up, or "Get up" (means go faster), use after a stop or on a downhill when the dog will naturally go faster during training. Once the dog understands the command, it can be used during and after a pass or to charge to the finish line of a race.
- Over gee or over haw (means move to the right (gee) or left (haw) side of the trail), use this command to go around something on the trail or to pull over and stop on a certain side of the trail.
- Come haw or come gee (means to turn that direction and go back the way your came...a 180 degree turn). Use this to turn around on an out and back trail; when you have a trail blockage by moose or other obstacle; or when you change your mind about where you really want to go. You want to be on the opposite side of the trail that you give the command for. In other words, move to the right side of the trail before giving the "come haw" command. Your body will block the other option.
- Line out (means the dog should hold the line tight and straight out in front of you). This is useful to avoid tangles when you are getting ready to start with more than one dog.
- Wait or sit or stay (means the dog should not move or pull). This useful while you have to wait for a start or while you put on your skis and poles or while you get up after a fall.