Good age to hike 4 or so miles
So my pup will be 7 months in about a week and I wanted to know if it would be okay if I start taking him on some more difficult hikes. I hike with him every weekend (on different terrains and everything) but I never go the full way. I usually stop at almost mid point then head back. He never really seems too exhausted to where he can't walk anymore, so I am wondering if I could start taking him on longer hikes now. I love to hike, so I can't wait until he is able to go the full distance with…
Read more…
Comments
Does anyone carry a dog stretcher with them on hikes? I'm curious of what style and if you ever had to use one or any experience. We had a 68lb dog hurt her foot this weekend and were discussing possibly getting one and I noticed there are several types.
Hey, I didn't know this group existed! We hike all the time with our Meetups Dog Friends group. It was a great way to meet people (dog people) when we moved into the area.
Does anyone else have problems with their doodles feet in the winter? The snow builds up and annoys him, so he licks his feet which only makes the problem worse. We hike a lot and around home I can keep boots on him, but he's not nearly as sure footed when hiking with them.
This is my daughter, Sarah, with Coby on a hike at what used to be a golf course next door to our home; it's now open as walking trails, and it's lightly used enough that many of us dog owners are able to enjoy some off-leash time!
-
1
-
2
of 2 Next