Tips, Gear & our Experiences with getting a puppy / Dog into Backpacking, Hiking & Camping.

Topics Discussed

• Dog training for trips, daily walks as a puppy etc.
• Age to start hiking with a dog?
• Trip planning and strategies your dog’s first backpacking trip.
• Differences in trail selection, water sources, etc.
• Hiking dog food – nutrition, packing options, need for increased consumption.
• Usage of dog backpacks for hiking.
• Sleeping arrangements, leashes and leads for around camp and on the trail.
• Some discussion on each of our dog’s camping trips so far.
• Items that we bring for our dog camping trips (see below)

Dog Backpacking Gear / Items Seen

• • OutdoorMaster Bungee Dog Leash
  • One Tigris Dog Pack – Canvas Dog Backpack
  • Fleece Dog Jacket
  • Dog-Gone Dish – Collapsible Travel Pet Dish
  • Trail Buddy Treats – Freeze Dried Dog Treats for Hiking
  • Coghlan Bear Bell 
  • Nite Ize Nite Dawg LED Dog Collar Cover
  • Kevlar 2.2 Tree Straps from Dutchware Gear, used as an ultralight dog leash / lead around camp.
  • Weight rated / climbing grade carabiner (don’t trust your dog with the cheap key chain grade ones).
  • 2T’s Hammock Chair with Dutchware Whoopie Hook system – used as a mini dog hammock.