Paola M’s Reviews > The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs: Trail-Tested Tips and Expert Advice for Canine Adventures > Status Update

zip-top bags for food

freezed-dried or dehydrated mixes

tether system

microfiber towel for dirty paws in tent

check for ticks! (alcohol)

dogs can carry up to 25% of their weight

bug suit
dog bed/pad for tents
trail running

ruffwear webmaster
hurtta trail harness
groundbird gear
sea to summit x-seal line

ruffwear trail runner water bowl
rad dog
wildebeest montara

rubber soled boots with snug fitting snocks

salmon poisoning west of cascades

plant identifier app

foxglove, lily of the valley, bleeding heart, rhododendrons, bluebells, crocuses, daffodils, elderberry, ivy, mountain laurel, mushrooms, foxtails

high activity season amount of calories

understand trail hazards that could harm your dog

water filtration device for longer hikes

"look at me" command

"we are training and prefer not to be approached"

standard Baskerville plastic muzzle

hot beverage: transfer to a non-insulated container, wrap in a towel and apply to dog's stomach

give warm drink
check temp every 10 min.
call vet if not recovered after 30-45 min

lighted collar

bed if we're taking a break
bone broth in an insulated thermos
towel to wipe off snow

check avalanche conditions in the morning (local avalanche centers or regional ranger station)

frostbite (refuced blood flow)
(more common in paws, ears and tail)
pale gray or blue discoloration
cold to the touch
pain with touch
swelling
blisters
blackened or dead skin

dry and wrap him in a towel
in the car, heat the towel

heatstroke:
rapid heart rate
excessive panting
heavy drooling/thick saliva
red or pale gums/tongue
dizziness
vomiting

bring cooling vest
washcloth or towel with ice pack

winter:
watch for ice balls in paws
winter trekking boots
preventive wax-based paw balm: Musher's secret
extra water (dry air)
rex specs dog goggles

hypothermia:
shivering
pale guns
lethargy
frostbite on paws
cold fur
body temp below 97

BLM and USFS: better for hiking with dogs/off-leash

temps over 75 deg can be excessive for a dog

early mornings, fall, shaded trails,

altitude sickness in dogs: above 9k ft

for summer:
wooded trails
coastal trails
high-altitude trails
river hikes
lakes

avoid: pavement, rocks, no shade, no water access

wet towels or fan: slowly cool him down

recall

endurance training pg. 57

agility training

mobility supplements