Learn what to say to sled dogs.

1. Mushing Terms Sled Dog Racing

2. The word "mush" comes from the French word "marche", which means to walk. Learn about some of the common commands used in mushing:

3. Hike: Gets the dogs moving

4. Gee: Turn right

5. Haw: Turn left

6. Come Gee! Come Haw!: 180 degree turn in either direction

7. Easy: Slow down

8. Whoa!: Halt or stop the dogs

9. Line Out: Tells lead dog to get all dogs in line, straight in front of sled

10. Stay Tuned for Part IV... The Big Races.