Wet Nose Guide Blog

What better way to enjoy the summer breeze than to go for a hike with your dog. Before you enter a park’s trail, make certain of the park’s dog rules. Some allow for off-leash hikes and be certain to pick up after your dog. If you are unfamiliar with the park’s trails, pick up a trail map or carry a portable GPS.

Here is a short list of some things that you may want to bring along to make your hike a more enjoyable and safer one:

- water (for you and your pooch), water bowl, treats, food (if canned, make certain to pack a light-weight can opener)

- small first aid kit, poop bags

- tick collar for your dog and insect repellent for you

- pocket knife, sunglasses, hat, and flashlight if you think your hike will be into the evening hours

Remember to take lots of little breaks especially if you’re hiking during the hottest hours of the day, during humid temperatures or steep terrain. There is nothing wrong with sitting by a pond and letting your dog take in nature’s scents.

Tags: dog parks, hiking, trails

This entry was posted on Sunday, July 5th, 2009 at 8:28 pm and is filed under Doggie Advice, Doggie How To Guides, Healthcare, Travel. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.