Sometimes we have helpers called “handlers.” Dog handlers are people who live with us, but aren’t family. Dog handlers help to feed and pick up after the dogs. They also help with some of the training and providing logistical support for races. Dog handlers are usually people who are really interested in learning about mushing. They may not know very much about mushing when they start working for a musher, but they get to learn by doing the work and helping out. Being a handler is a great way to learn how to be a dog musher.