Hiking with your dog can be dangerous if you don’t take precautions
Some dogs love to get out in the woods and go absolutely ballistic, chasing anything that they can smell. Taking your dogs on hikes through the woods is an extremely enjoyable activity for dogs and owners alike. However, some owners are a bit oblivious to the hazards that can await a dog in the forest, and really put their dog in unnecessary danger. One of the first steps of preparing for a dog hike should be to ask yourself some simple questions relating to your particular dog.
The size and health of a dog are of extreme importance when getting ready to embark on a great expedition with your canine. Obviously, if you have a toy breed, they are going to have smaller legs, and not be able to walk as far, and as fast, as a larger dog. Dont subject a dog with short legs to miles of walking. They most likely wont be able to handle the journey. You can always pick the dog up, if they are small enough, but if youre hiking in the heat, simply being next to your hot body may be enough to exhaust the dog, and give them a heat stroke or some other complication.
If you have a large dog, they...