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Originally Posted by allybuddy  Thanks everyone for replying. I was going to reply one by one but this is easier.
I will probably have to buy a swaddle looking thing for Buddy (as he is a tripod and I will not let him climb high elevations) and Aly might be able to carry a little doggie backpack with some food. Otherwise I will be carrying their items for them (which I don't mind). I just really want to get them out of the city and let them enjoy nature a bit. I did take them on a 1 mile walk and they were both pooped afterwards, they basically slept the rest of the day. I have to watch them because they will keep on walking if I let them but once they start panting too much I know it's time to stop.
I bought new sturdy leashes for them so I can have them close by and I will start their training this weekend. Also got some Musher's Secret for their paws (which I have not tried yet) but was highly recommended by a lot of people that do hikes with dogs.
The deer tick thing scares me. I keep their body hair really short but they still have that teddy bear cut around their faces and I worry ticks will latch on. I will have to buy some sort of tick spray/collar that will keep these buggers away.
Thanks again everyone!! Happy hiking =) |
We hike the Smoky Mountains
Get the Seresto tick and flea collar. It is what I use for hikes, recommended by my vet. She only wears it for hiking, other wise I put it in a zip lock bag for the next hike. Also get some bear spray in case any predators (human or animal) show up. Those even come with a belt holder/clip for quick use.
Enjoy!