How was the team treated when they got to Skaguay? Why did that only last for 3 says?

The dogs rested for three days while Perrault and Francois delivered their important messages from the Canadian government. So many men had arrived at the Klondike that the men immediately received new orders, and were told to sell of their dogs and replace them with fresh ones.Two men from the States, Charles and Hal, buy the dogs and the sled very cheaply. Neither man looks like he belongs.