"Sometimes I have to throw snacks on the ground extra hard so she can hear where it falls," he said.
But Laura is comfortable running in every spot on Maixner's sled team — except lead. When the pediatric dentist puts her in front, she relies on the other dog sharing the lead position to guide the way.
Joining Laura on the team this year are a couple family members, her father Shane and her siblings, Big Mike and Flo.
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Laura is a favorite of her handlers.
Maixner said she's not only a reliable runner, but a cheerleader for the team as they make the trek from Fairbanks to the old gold-rush town of Nome.
This is Maixner's fifth Iditarod attempt. He scratched from competition late in the race last year, but he's aiming to finish in the top 10 this year with Laura's help.
Additional reporting provided by Mashable
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