Officials ban trailers for carrying dogs in Iditarod

Kelly Maixner can carry up to four dogs in his tow-behind trailer. (Photo by Ben Matheson/Alaska Public Media)
Citing safety concerns, Iditarod officials have ruled that its mushers will no longer be able to carry dogs in trailers behind their sleds.
Aaron Burmeister is treasurer for the Iditarod Board of Directors and said the change came during a meeting on Oct. 28.
“Mainly it clarifies that dogs will be hauled in the front sled if they’re being hauled during the race,&rd