These groups set standards for dog care, provide training information and mentoring for new mushers. Clubs and organizations also provide incentives for following good standards by providing trophies and points, or other prizes for racers. In Alaska, the clubs sponsor educational sessions for mushers to share their experiences and wisdom. It is important to promote an understanding of working dogs and their roles throughout history too. Were it not for these hard working huskies, for example, the Serum Run to Nome would never have happened, and the generations who relied on hunting and trapping for survival would not have succeeded.
Clubs help the public respect dog mushers as well as the dogs as true athletes.
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