9 essential tips for hiking with your dog

Be Prepared Before Hitting the Trails

Whether you’re planning to bring your dog along on a day hike or an extended trip, it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected before heading into the wilderness.

1. Endurance and good health

Make sure your dog is capable of the physical exertion involved in a hike. Also, check the weather forecast; even super fit dogs can overheat on hot days. Brachycephalic breeds (the ones with short snouts, like bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese and Boston terriers) have a hard time breathing in the heat.

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