might goof off too much and get distracted. basically, the dog partners need to have a good working relationship.
the two dogs that run in the front of the team are called the lead dogs. i am one of the leaders. our job is to keep the team spread out, run at a good pace, and follow the directions that the humans give us. the two dogs that run behind the leaders are called swing dogs. since they run in the middle of the group, they need to get along with everybody. basically, they are good team players. the two dogs at the back are called the wheel dogs. they are 