Taking Tinkerbell hiking

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Chatugian

My Dante (6 months old, 5 pounds) routinely walks 4 miles every morning with me. Why do you need to carry your Yorkie? Okay, if you're going 20 miles in a day... maybe carry him for half?

I was wondering this myself

But I guess it's better to be safe than sorry!

[Tinksmygirl]

Originally Posted by Britster

I was wondering this myself

But I guess it's better to be safe than sorry!

Being safe rather then sorry is exactly why I asked the question. I have only walked with Tinkerbell in my surrounding neighborhood which is blacktop or level grass. The hiking we will be doing will be in the mountains on much rougher ground then she has ever walked on.

I tend to agree that she will be fine, but as we plan on taking some all day hikes I want to be ready if she gets too tired to keep walking. She is a little on the small side at 3.8 lbs. and a 5-6 mile hike may a bit much since she isn't used to the mountain terrain.

This site is great for getting good advice of all types. Thank you everyone.

[CouversMom]

Originally Posted by Tinksmygirl

Being safe rather then sorry is exactly why I asked the question. I have only walked with Tinkerbell in my surrounding neighborhood which is blacktop or level grass. The hiking we will be doing will be in the mountains on much rougher ground then she has ever walked on.

I tend to agree that she will be fine, but as we plan on taking some all day hikes I want to be ready if she gets too tired to keep walking. She is a little on the small side at 3.8 lbs. and a 5-6 mile hike may a bit much since she isn't used to the mountain terrain.

This site is great for getting good advice of all types. Thank you everyone.

I agree with you It does not hurt you to be prepared. I also have a 3.8 lber that I carry when I feel she gets too tired. My 7 lber however, will walk forever!

If I'm in the city, I use my Kwigy Bo Alex, but if I was hiking, I would take my Outward Hound sling that people here have recommended.

Good luck! I don't blame you for wanting to be prepared for the worst.

[PANAMA69]

When Phoebe was a pup, I just to hike with her and hubby, and they do get tired, and because she has lots of coat, she will pick up lots of stuff, so I do agree with you a carrier will be great, like a front pack or sling

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by PANAMA69

When Phoebe was a pup, I just to hike with her and hubby, and they do get tired, and because she has lots of coat, she will pick up lots of stuff, so I do agree with you a carrier will be great, like a front pack or sling

Yeah, definetly bring some clippers of some sort, these guys' fur picks up everything, I had to pull burs out of Rizzo's face after the second hike...talk about stressful. Then I had to cut a few that got caught on his feet during the hike, once I cut them off he was off running again.

[Tinksmygirl]

Thanks again for all the tips and advice everyone. I will be sure and post some pictures of our adventures on the trail when we get back.

I sure hope the next 3 weeks fly by because I really need a vacation.