{"id":13858,"date":"2023-10-24T22:24:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T02:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/?p=13858"},"modified":"2025-11-11T12:09:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:09:34","slug":"take-a-hike-with-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/take-a-hike-with-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a Hike\u2026 With Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catanddogfirstaid.com\/learn\/about-us\">By Arden Moore<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walks around your neighborhood can become so ho-hum for your dog. Workouts at the gym can be so boring for you. So, why not step out in style by going on an adventurous hike with your canine pal?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the daily jaunts in our neighborhood, I treat my dogs, Emma and Kona, to periodic longer hikes in new places that last an hour or two. Each hike gives Kona and Emma the opportunity to explore new sights, sounds and smells that give them a good workout while providing enrichment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Heed These Hiking Tips<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PPHOct23BlogDogsOnBoulderPic.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me share some tips to ensure your hike is safe and successful:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verify your dog is healthy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have your veterinarian assess your dog\u2019s fitness and range of motion during semi-annal veterinary exams. Remind yourself that dogs age faster than we do. Your loyal, gray-muzzled dog cannot cover as much ground as he did in his younger years. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Respect your dog\u2019s preferences.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Does your dog really like hiking trips as much as you do, or does he prefer short walks in new places or using his nose inside your house to sniff out hidden treats?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure your dog obeys your vocal cues.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Practice his recall capabilities in enclosed areas like your fenced backyard before going on a long hike. Training your dog to come on cue can help him avoid dangerous situations on a hike, such as a strong river current, chasing after a wild animal and coming into contact with poison ivy. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid \u201cweekend warrior\u201d syndrome in you and your dog.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dogs who laze around during the week and are asked to engage in vigorous exercise only on weekends are at increased risk for injuries to their joints and muscles. So, gradually expand the duration, distance and elevations of your hikes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Schedule mini breaks on long hikes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both of you will benefit by drinking water in the shade and taking the time to pause and enjoy the scenery every 40 minutes to 1 hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Gear Up in Advance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking with your dog requires a bit of planning. Here is my recommended checklist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of spare poop bags (Be kind to Mother Earth and do not leave your dog\u2019s poop in the woods.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy dog treats in a treat pouch and trail mix for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harness <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-foot leash and, an extra-long line or a hands-free leash that attaches around your waist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh water in canisters for both of you that can attach to your belt or fit in your backpack<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight, collapsible water bowl to be able to offer water for your dog to drink<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini pet first aid kit for day-long hikes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully charged cell phone and an ID wristband with emergency contact info<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trail map, especially for hikes in new locations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an extra leash and collar with your dog\u2019s identification tags, a bath towel, pet-safe moistened wipes, a favorite toy and bedding in your vehicle. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for new hiking places? Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alltrails.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AllTrails.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click on the dog icon on the home page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b> Learn Pet First Aid<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more on ways to keep your cats and dogs safe by visiting <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.propethero.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.propethero.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Consider taking our veterinarian-approved online pet first aid\/CPR course. Enter this code: <\/span><b>CPR \u2013 ARDEN MOORE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and receive a 10 percent discount! And, if you are interested in becoming a Pro Pet Hero instructor, please click on the BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR button on the home page for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Arden Moore Walks around your neighborhood can become so ho-hum for your dog. 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