- Charlie Brown: [to Snoopy, who tries desperately to pull the sled] What in the world is the matter with you? Dogs in the Arctic don't behave like you do. In the Arctic, dogs are workers. They don't lead prima donna lives. They've got a chain from their collar that extends about eight feet. And unlike you, they're tied to a post or tree unless they're going to pull a sled. I guess I'll have to show you. Here, give me the harness.
- [grabs the harness and puts it on]
- Charlie Brown: This is what you're supposed to do. You get into the sled, and I'll show you.
- Charlie Brown: [as Snoopy eats an enormous yet appetizing dinner] You know, I've been thinking about you, and I've decided what's wrong with you. You know what's wrong with you? You're overly civilized, Snoopy. That's what's wrong with you. You're overly civilized. Good grief, what a dog. I hope you can digest all that food.
- Charlie Brown: Hey Snoopy, how would you like to play sleddog with me? It's lots of fun. I'll harness you to my sled, and you'll pull it. Come on down, I'll show you.