Spruce-Bud!” I call, dog harness in hand. My big brown leader responds the same way every time I go out to harness a team of dogs. Ever eager to get hitched up, he springs to his feet on his ...

a group of fans lifted the wooden sled high into the air — dogs still barking and twisting in their harnesses, energized by the roar of the crowd. “I’ve been preparing for this for years ...

This feature also created a satisfying stable base for the sled pull, as well as a license to launch into lengthy broad jumps without fear of slipping out. The relatively minimalist upper ...