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5 TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOU NEXT HIKE WITH YOUR 4-LEGGED FRIEND

Summer is a great time to be out on trail with your favorite trail dog! But before you go out on your next hike, be prepared to ensure you and your dog have a safe and pleasant experience. Dogs have needs just like us, but they can’t communicate as well.

Here are a few simple tips to help make sure your adventure is full of wagging tails!

  1. Carry Lots of Water. Small amounts of water given frequently will help them stay hydrated and cool.

  2. Take Lots of Breaks. Heat stroke is NO joke! Dogs are usually so eager to please and participate that they will continue to pound out trail miles with you until they suddenly collapse from exhaustion.

Click below to more tips and learn about how to best care for your dog on your next hike.

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