River & Trail Talk

In this post, we are covering some tips specific to backpacking and doing a multi-day hike with your dog. For more general tips on hiking with your dog, check out Hiking with Your Dog.Most dogs love to hike but not all dogs are cut out for a multi-day hike. If you are planning to backpack with your dog, here are some tips for determining whether or not your dog is up for it and if they are, how to …

Your dog is the best hiking buddy you could have, but there are things to consider to ensure that is always the case. When I adopted my dog, he was already over a year and it took some time for us to figure each other out and understand what hiking we could do together. The same can be said for a puppy.KNOW YOUR DOGBefore you do any hike - of any length - you must know your dog. I’m talking about …