Having trouble leaving your best-friend behind? Take your furry, fun-loving pet on the less difficult hikes with you! Here are some things to keep in mind:
1) Keep control of your dog at all times. This means your dog should stay on a 6-foot leash.
2) Consider other hikers and their safety and comfort.
3) Don’t bother wildlife or plant life. Ensure that the greenery is and other lives are intact for future hikes and hikers.
4) Keep a 1:1 human-to-dog ratio. This allows you to maintain control and provide proper care for your four-legged friend.
5) Do not allow your dog to drink from areas of standing water. This is important to ensuring their safety. You never know what contaminants are lurking in that water.
6) Take breaks for water and snacks. Make sure that your pet is never over-exhausted, it will not be fun for you or your pet.
Necessary items:
- Collar with ID tag
- Leash
- Doggy poop bags
- Water and a collapsible water bowl
- Treats and food: If the hike is long enough that you’ll want a snack, then your dog will need one too.
- Tick repellant
- First aid kit: Basic components should include tweezers, cleansers and disinfectants, canine eyewash, stop-bleeding powder, bandages, bandage scissors and tape.
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