Rule 24- interference: A musher cannot tamper or mess with any other musher’s dogs, food or gear or interfere in any way with the competition of another team.
Rule 37- dog care: Every musher's dogs must be maintained and taken care of so it is in good condition. All water and food must be taken without force from the musher. Dogs cannot be brought to a shelter during the race at any point, except to race veterinarians. Dogs must be returned outside as quickly as possible after any treatment is done during the race, unless the dog is being dropped or pulled from the race. There cannot be any cruel or inhumane treatment to any of the dogs.