Great Pieces of Gear for a Hiking Trip with Your Dog

Getting out and around the wilderness is great. Doing it with your dog is even better. And best of all? Taking the time to make sure that both of you are properly outfitted for both convenience and safety. You’ll be happy you did when it turns out you need the stuff. Hiking with your dog can be a wonderful experience, but you should definitely give a thought to the...

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Hiking with dogs: How to protect them from ticks, injuries and overheating

  If you love your dog and love being active and outside, taking your pup hiking is about as good as it gets. As summer gets into full swing you may be just as likely to meet a four-legged fellow hiker on the trail as another person. So what should you know first before hitting the trail? Know your dog, and know how prepared they are. The basic things to...

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Leader of the pack: Former attorney creates doggy hiking club

Russ Smith and his canine friends just want to haven fun! Six mornings a week, the Tiverton, Rhode Island entrepreneur and several dogs of various shapes, sizes and ages, pile into a large van to enjoy a three-hour-long outdoor trek in the country to enjoy some fresh air, exercise and what the critters do best – play and have a lot of fun. “I pick them up – door to door...

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How To Prevent Your Dog From Overheating On The Hiking Trail

This summer has brought extreme temperatures to many U.S. states. Human hikers know that it’s important to carry enough water, wear loose-fitting clothes and wear a wide-brimmed hat when venturing out in temperatures that have been getting up to 100 degrees. But what about their canine companions? They don’t have the same options to shield them against the heat; all they...

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