Quote Originally Posted by cyber-sibes
Being in the back, do they tend to "run over" the shorter dogs?
The gangline is set up so they can't overrun the dogs in front of them. No matter how hard they pull or how long their stride is, they can't catch the dogs in front. The only time that happens is if I really screw up! It's the musher's job to keep the main line tight and prevent the sled from hitting the dogs and the dogs from getting tangled.

The wheel dogs tend to be very powerful dogs. The leaders make the initial turns, but the wheel dogs make turning the sled much easier(if they do their job properly!) Wheel can be a scary place for some dogs--too close to the sled. It's the only place Chase will run. He's a Momma's boy. Farther up he gets worried and tries to turn so he can see me. Anvik has so far run every where but lead with no problems. I might try him beside Paxil soon.