I'm sure dogs love being forced to run through blizzards just so their owners can win prize money.  They are lucky to eat another year ?  That must be the same logic used to justify owning slaves .  Household pets are treated the right way.  Would you force your family pet outside at below zero for days at a time ? Dog mushers are sick---not modern day hero's like many of you think they are. Long distance dog mushing is animal abuse . Get a clue.