A 7 pound dog of moderate to good health should be able to run circles around you on just a 3 mile hike. I mean that in a good way. Your dog can do way more than you give him/her credit for. I've got an old boy, 4 1/2 pound, declining health, he lets me know when he tires, I carry him for about 5-10 minutes until he recharges, set him down and he's good to go for the next mile or two. A healthy dog of 7 pounds shouldn't need to be carried except when rare circumstances require it, too many people nearby, other dogs nearby. |