Originally posted by vinjashira
congratulations

was interested to hear that you have a team of 7 with Hobo running alone, is it common to have a team with odd number? I guess the one running alone must be in the front.
It's not that unusual. Usually it happens when a dog needs a ride home in the sled so his running buddy runs alone. In Hobo's case, it's because he's a psycho in harness. He gets so worked up and excited that he can't control himself and he will fight with the dog beside him. He's much happier running alone as are the other dogs who have to put up with him!

A single leader is unusual. Leading is very difficult and a high pressure job. Doing it alone adds even more stress to the job and not many dogs can handle it. Hobo runs alone in swing, one position behind the leaders.