Buck's first day on Dyea beach.

Buck's first day on Dyea Beach is described as a "nightmare". Buck had no peace, no rest, and was constantly in danger. The dogs attacked, Curly was killed, and once a dog was down.... they all pounced into the fray. The only thing that stopped the fighting was the club.... or Francois' axe, which was effectively used to scatter them. That first day, Buck learned that if he went down.... there wouldn't be any getting up.