15 Killer Tips to Get Hiking With Dogs!
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In this video, Ian Stone from Simpawtico Dog Training gives you 15 practical tips to make your short trail hike with your pooch a success!
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That one recall command is unbelievably important. Doesn't even have to be a recall. A friend of mine felt in her dog's case, down was the most important. She pounded that one in until her Irish Setter would drop before she even finished the word. And then it happened. She pulled into her mother's driveway and the dog jumped out of the car before she could grab the leash. A tractor trailer was coming, and a squirrel was leaving. The dog went after the squirrel. It was a split second decision... yell her name or down her dog. She screamed Down!... and the dog's chest was in the gravel as the truck went by. Another 2 feet and that would have been that. One word. Doesn't matter if it's come, down or stay. Whatever... Drill it into yourself and your dog until it comes out of you and your dog responds naturally.
True story. Come should be practiced more than any other behavior. Thanks for sharing!
I'm with another trainer who said leave it is even more powerful then Come or down for situations like the one you mentioned. Down and come is more obedience based, leave it is more urgent command, meaning this is something dangerous or i cant have it. Come and stay also being the most important thing behind that to teach to keep your dog safe imo.
I bring a couple of glow sticks, a head lamp and also a small bicycle light that I can attach to my dog's harness when I go hiking. That way, if it takes longer than expected, we have illumination. Further more, I set my dog's light to blinking red when it's getting dark, that way if he gets away from me for any reason, it'll be easier to spot him or possibly other people.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
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I don't know if you edit your own videos or you have other people to do that, but the editing on your vids are so great and easy on the eyes. Not to mention the mic work and camera work. You and/or your team are doing amazing.
Thank you. I'm a one-man band over here!
I know right!!! Ian’s production quality is one of the best on social media!
cemd105 yes, he is and I am sure his beautiful wife knows what we all know!
@@SimpawticoDogTraining OMG really? You're so good!
@@SimpawticoDogTraining If you need music or audio production help, I owe you big time. Please reach out! :)
I just started hiking with my dog. I already did or have everything mentioned here except for the carabiner. I have several but never considered how useful they would be when hiking with a dog. That’s what’s great about youtube. Always find something useful.
Whenever I need advice with something specific like this I am always so happy to see that you've made a video on it. Your advice has not failed me yet as many other channels have. Thank you so much!
I’m so impressed by this video! You hit on pretty much everything! Love it!
Thank you so much! So informative really helped w so much I had in mind!
Another great vid, full of smart useful info. Thanks 😁
Thank you so much for another great video. My family and I love hiking so much. We love nature and I love to take my kids in the woods to explore. It's a great work out but mostly I do it because we just find it so peaceful and cozy. We are getting a puppy in a few weeks and we cannot wait to take her on many hikes! Please do more videos about doing stuff with your dog in nature...
Wow, this was amazing. It was really very comprehensive and easy to understand. Great job. Thank you.
You're welcome. Happy hiking!
Love camping with my Boston! I have a 5 year old. Thanks for the tip!
Absolutely love this channel.
this is a great video! first video we have seen on this channel and we loved the information you gave as we just took our pup on her first little hike yesterday (she did great and we did too!haha ). Thank you for this video and we cant wait to get more prepared for more hikes in the future.
Your point about the retractable leash was so objective and well articulated. Nice!😀
Thank you kindly!
I have my dog on trails off leash often. I taught her the command “wait” either to stop on the trail ahead of me or to wait behind me until I call her. It’s been super useful
That's a great skill!
Really useful tips thank you so much
Thank you for talking about other dogs might not be friendly! My baby girl can become aggressive if other dogs come close to her and she feels threatened. We've had the issue soooooo many times where people don't have their dogs on leads and just yell that their dog is nice as it charges us. Luckily she is small enough that I can just pick her up.
Yeah, I always have mine leashed, but he has got away from me before. He is getting better with recall, but right now I’m just trying to avoid mistakes. My dog is friendly, but I’m very aware others may not be. A little respect goes a long way out there.
I cannot wait to get Mia on the trails this spring...we will take your advice, as always! Thank you!
Welcome, Leslie!
Thank you for the video. Another important thing to know is that nobody has a right to pet your dog. Simply stating, "he/she is in training right now." When the person/people insist, state "I need him/her focused on me, I'm sure you understand".
You stated what you and your dog need, reinforced the statement (which leaves no room for argument). Gave them credit for doing what you asked, AND invited them to remember a time when they've been in a similar situation leading to fewer hurt feelings.
That's a great procedure. Thanks for sharing.
i don't see why you would need to do this if you don't have a service dog?
@@snwia9i281 Loads of dogs prefer not to be pet by strangers. I'm a pet care professional and work with such dogs, whether it's part of their breed temperament to be aloof with strangers, or they have social timidity/fear/leash reactivity. I don't think that dogs should be forced to endure uncomfortable situations that they're not prepared for. That said, I advocate that people socialize their puppies and adult dogs, and condition positive emotional responses to being touched by a stranger.
@@amtauras people do have the right to not let people pet their dogs if they are aloof or reserved with strangers. and you should never force your dog into uncomfortable situations, i agree. but my comment was about the whole "he/she is in training right now" and "he/she needs to be focused on me." some people will take this as the dog is in service dog training and because some are rude and self entitled they don't see why they can't pet the dog if it's not in it's vest. it saves a lot of time if you just say that the dog doesn't really like strangers. as a friend of someone who has a service dog, we encounter self entitled people frequently when we hang out together (especially moms with their children).
Great quality videos my man. Really helping!
Thank you!
Great tips, thanks for sharing.
Awesome video! Love it!
Thank you for this video! I just have a little puppy at the moment and am enthused to go on big adventures soon. He is an Afghan Hound so it's a fun challenge to proof his recall
I’m so grateful my rescue came pre-programmed with a bombproof “leave it.”
That's super useful, for sure!
Love these videos!
Love it vids! Such simple thing , I and people forget, just cuz your dogs friendly doesn’t mean theirs is.
What a wonderful and clear video ! Took some new tips from it ,thank you. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing video. First time watching and I immediately subscribed. You obviously know your stuff. I’m not even sure on a breed yet but I’m sure I want to be successful. These videos make that possible. Thank you.
What a great video! I love your leash comments. I love my malamutes, but the breed tends to be gender aggressive, especially my latest one who was adopted as an adult where socialization was more difficult. Loose dogs always caused great stress.
i agree 100% with your advice about the retractable leash. Recently my dog caught the scent of something and bolted without warning. Pulled me down hard. If I had on her usual flat leash she would not have been able to get such a running start and I could have avoided the fall. luckily she returned when she heard me crying and was able to help me up. Bad dog, good dog. :)
all really great tips !
Thanks!
OMGGGG I've got an I'm your huckleberry patch, too! great video man!
Great info!
Dude. You're simply the best on the internet.
Wow, thanks!
Great video!
Hello Ian! I love your videos, they are all incredibly helpful and very well written. I also have a request! Maybe you could make a video on car riding with your dog? Maybe some tips to get them used to car rides, safety and accessories and gear to keep both your dogs and yourself safe while riding! I'd love to take my dog for a trail or hike but I'd need to take the car first and I'm not sure how to approach it!
Great video, thank you!
My pleasure!
can you show us a demo on how to clip poop bag using a carabiner? :D
great call on the bear bell. I'm on amazon now to get one
You are f***ing awesome dude!
Great videos! We use an LED collar for better visibility under dense canopy. Though my dog could be off-leash we instead use a retractable leash and treat it with the same level of attention. I’m glad you addressed picking up poop. Not picking it up is a huge pet peeve. On occasion my dog owner friends and I have picked up poop from other irresistible dog owners. We don’t want them to ruin access for the rest of us. Happy to see you highlighting what is a big issue in many dog friendly areas.
biggiulie I wonder if they make biodegradable poop bags?
Awesome tips! Especially about picking up the poop.We always pack it out, even when hiking deep into the wilderness for 15+ miles. Not great for wildlife either. Thanks for all the great tips! 🙏🐾💙
My pleasure!
Just adopted an Australian cattle dog pup (in Scio, nonetheless), can't wait to take him out on the trails. Also, hey from a fellow super upstate NY citizen! I miss going to Watkins Glen, maybe we'll go there as well.
Hey Tony! Thanks for commenting. Congratulations on your new Aussie! Maybe we'll see you around some day!
Simpawtico Dog Training haha thanks! Yeah that would be fun!
Lovely!
Let dogs try on different types of short trails before heading to the "big one"
Good one!
Thanks for the videos - they're great! When I used to live in KS, the city of Lawrence designated a whole area near the outflow of a lake for off-leash hiking. There were networks of trails through forests, by the river, and through fields. It was awesome to let the dogs run and play while hiking. I'm in Connecticut now where those options are more limited. I'd love it if more places designated some public areas as off-leash trails.
Good off-leash opportunities are far and few between, for sure. When I travel abroad it always amazes me how few dogs are on leashes and how chill they are. I wish we could get the "dog culture" here more like that!
How chill dog owners are? Or dogs themselves? Or maybe other people? - This is a real question by the way :D
(I live in Switzerland, and I mostly walk my dog off-leash when far enough from the road)
Anaïs Bonard - It is an interesting conundrum. I think many dog owners who are comfortable with their dogs off lead are pretty chill, but because we have leash laws, it is harder for people to socialize dogs who don't have much experience with other dogs (makes them socially awkward). The owners get nervous and tighten the leash, which the dog feels causing them to get nervous, which teaches the dog to be more nervous around other dogs. I often run my dog off leash in certain areas that are far from roads that not many people visit, but you will occasionally run into people with leashed dogs that are dog aggressive, which can create issues when my friendly dog tries to "say hi." Most areas where people like me run dogs off leash tend to only be visited by people like me and my dog, which creates some fun times for casual dog play while on the hike, but there's no guarantees.
Anaïs Bonard all of the above, actually. The dogs, the owners, and other people (locals, at least) are all so relaxed. In Jamaica I saw dogs napping on the shoulders of freeways, mingling with people in busy neighborhoods. No problems, no leashes. The dogs and kids stayed out of traffic. In Grottaferrata in Italy it was the same. These small communities have got it figured out. Socialization is embedded in what they do and so dogs have nothing to get overly excited about.
Kristen Epp agreed. There's very little knowledge about constructive socialization and a lot of anxiety from owners passed down to the dogs. Modern society, at least in America, is practically teaching dogs how to be reactive. There's very little opportunity to fix it, and not enough know-how (or even drive to, unfortunately). It a conundrum for sure, you are right.
I clip the full poop bags to my backpack with a carabiner so no one can yell at us about dog poop (even if there's a garbage can nearby). 🙄 totally worth it!
This is great! Just got a new puppy and he is growing like crazy! How long of a hike is TOO long?
My tips for doggy first aide is to keep a muzzle in your kit along with teaching your dog to feel comfortable wearing a muzzle. Worst case scenario you might have to treat a serious wound and a muzzle might be required so you can treat it better, with breaks to let your pooch breathe of course.
My second tip is to know where the nearest vet (especially emergency clinics) is to you, and do research before hiking a new trail, etc. Also, I would recommend keeping a copy of your vet records on your phone and a copy in your car. Speaking of vets, if you find ticks on your dog, don't attempt to remove them yourself, take them to the vet because if you're inexperienced you could make your dog sick.
General doggy first aide tips, not exclusive for hiking.
I am planning a 3 week/7000+ mile road trip with lots of hiking, boon-docking/dispersed camping, and long rugged trails. I was pretty sure I had every SINGLE thing accounted for weeks ago and just thought to watch some videos to triple check. Your comment on knowing where the closest vet is was definitely something I missed and was worth reading through all these comments. I'm going out to the western united states where I won't have good cell service. I'll have my GPS for traveling, so I'll print off copies of all the local vet clinics and their address so I could plug it into the GPS to get there in an emergency. Thank you SO much, for real!
In the Sonoran Desert, I carry twice as much water for my dog as for me. I have a camelback for carrying my dog's water, a soft bowl and I add extra bottles of water too. Temperature, sun exposure, intensity of hike all factor into amount of water and extra food needed as well.
Absolutely true, on that. I used to live in Phoenix and HOLY SMOKES it amazes me that people live there let alone dogs!
I also use a retractable leash for trails. Sometimes they need an extra space/speed for a jump or climbing up or down a small hill.
Can you show us how to look for ticks and how to use the tick key?
Good point on the space+speed. And YES! I've got plans for just such a thing coming up this Spring. ;)
I have my dog's health information on a USB drive in .jpg and .pdf format. That way, I can toss it into any bag I have with me and it will be available in case of emergency.
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Glad that finally I learnt how to take my frenchie for adventure 🥰
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Great video. Thanks for all of the great advice.
My pleasure! ;)
I love all his tips! One important tip I would like to share, if I may, is bring a form of protection. For me, its important to be able to protect myself and my canine from potential harm from other wild life such as cougars, bears or even other dogs and PEOPLE. Being caught in a situation that is deprimental and dire without any form of protection will leave you helpless and survival rate decreases!
I love your videos they are awesome I have one question though, what is your opinion on prong collars? And your dog is so cute
Awesome vid! Owning a dog is a responsibility and as much as I love my furry girl, I respect others' right to not want to deal with her...if they can resist (they can't).
Every single dog I've had was trained on a retractable. When we lock it's a walk. when it's unlocked it's casual free dog time. It gives the most freedom. I wish this guy was still making videos. He is usually on point.
I'm still making videos! I promise! They just don't come out as fast as I'd like. We just purchased a new training studio so that's kind of been consuming our whole lives right now, but I have several new vids in the pipe. Just gotta get to it!
@@SimpawticoDogTraining Good to hear it.
Simpawtico Dog Training Keef (staffy) and I are in Asheville and as dog friendly as our town is, your content more helpful and (your content) is even cooler than your look! 😊
Great video!, how often would you recommend to take breaks ? (Every X miles or X minutes?, what’s your parameter for this?)
Great video! One thing that I really wish is that people would respect the leash laws on trails. We live in Maine and love hiking. We purposely choose trails that are marked "dogs must be leashed at all times" because one of mine is super reactive when confronted by an off leash dog. Apparently , many people take that as a suggestion. As people are yelling to me "don't worry my dog is friendly" I am trying to keep my dog from reacting and ultimately end up with a pulled muscle at the very least. Then as they walk by and I have my dog pinned to the ground so that I can protect their dog, they have the nerve to scowl at me as if I am the one in the wrong. We have even gone as far as to yell up ahead and kindly ask "could you please leash your dog" to which they reply "my dog is friendly". We have given up. If she bites a dog who runs up and gets in her face, it will be me who is sued even though I am following the rules. Now we are resigned to walking them behind large box store parking lots where we never see other people walking dogs. It is miserable, but the only way to get them exercise. The worst part is there is no one watching the trails so no reason for anyone to follow the rules.
Hi Jill. I couldn't agree more. What kills me is when I get trolls commenting things like "You're a trainer how come your dogs don't walk off leash," and I'm over here, like, "They CAN walk off-leash, but we have leash laws and I'm modeling what I expect from everyone else." We've had trouble, too, before. Good luck, to you!
The video gave a lot of information however, I was thinking of purchasing dog googles for our hikes in the trails. What re your thoughts? Do you recommend and if so which ones
thank you
We hike about 15-20 miles per week in the mountains. #1...know your snakes because you and/or your dog are going to encounter them whether you ever see them or not. #2...know what to do when you encounter other dogs and their owners on the trails. I'd guess close to 80% of the dogs we encounter on the trails are off leash, and the owners invariably have no idea what to do once their dog runs up to us. They seem stunned and usually don't even call their dog. If you are not comfortable confronting an aggressive dog on the trail, stack the deck in your favor and carry some pepper spray.
Great tips. Thanks!
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Could you detail the Stuff on the back of your seat. Thanks
Great tips. On an unrelated to dog question, what is the panel that is at the back of your front seats? Looks real handy.
HAHA people LOVE that. It's the MOLLE panel from Blue Ridge Overland. I'm actually going to do a video on my car load-out soon.
Random note but your hair looks AWESOME!!! It always looks perfect and so neat!
Sorry that was really random but I just had to say.
Also your earrings are super cool
Haha! Thanks! ;D
love the vids. what is that trauma kit on the back of your car seat called?
That is the Tallboy Trauma kit from ITS Tactical. I bought just the pouch and built the kit myself, but you can buy it full of stuff already if you prefer. I got it at: www.itstactical.com/
What's that seat cover with the molle on it? Do you have a brand name or link for it? Loved the video!!
Thanks, Travis! That panel's made by Blue Ridge Overland Gear: www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/default.asp . I'm gonna be doing a video on my car loadout soon!
Great tips, man. The only one I'm not using is the bell. I'm gonna check that out. Is there any situation where using a bell would not be wise?? I subscribed and am anxious to learn more. I've been hiking with my dog in San Antonio since we adopted her. It's our favorite activity to do together.
I can't think of a situation where a bell wouldn't be wise, at least for most recreational hiking. Most animals will split if they hear you coming, which is probably a good thing. I suppose if you're going out to specifically FIND wildlife (like as a photographer or something) you wouldn't want one.
Speaking of dog poop, a single dog pooped on Isle Royale (large population of wolves) and almost wiped out the entire population of wolves due to parasites
Oh wow. That's awful to hear! Could have been avoided, I'm sure. 😡
If treated for parvovirus, dog poop would've been no prob!
Catskills? Great video!
With so many "what-if's", I don't want to go hiking myself much less take an animal with me-yikes! However, thank you. Thanks for great videos too!
Some parks (local, national and state) specify that dogs should be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and discourage retractable leashes. I myself don't use them for this reason among others. I own a beagle and it's not uncommon for him to forget himself and try to chase the wildlife. A retractable leash would only give him room to build up momentum and either pull me down or jerk my arm off.
Hey Mickey. This is true, some areas do require six footers, and you should absolutely follow the rules of the area. Although, I would also add that, based on your description, a retractable wouldn't be a good tool for your dog yet, anyways. You'd want to work on the impulse control with the chasing wildlife first.
Make sure your dog not only has I’d on it’s collar but it must be microchipped aswell this is vital and the contact person registered to that chip must have the authority to allow vet treatment if a animal is found with no I’d and is injured vets often are forced to put the animal to sleep if no one is available to say yes to treatment they can’t keep a animal in pain waiting for the owner to show up to prevent further suffering by the animal they put them to sleep I’ve seen it happen many time when the owner is only a few days too late so a micro chip with someone easily contactable a older person who is home during the day
Good stuff!
my dog and I enjoy biking (well I ride a trike)!
Very cool. And I imagine a trike is a lot more stable for that kind of activity. Thanks for sharing!
few more tips
always take your dog to the vet before and after, gotta check those bones
keep treats and food on you for rewards
teach your dog basic but vital commands like, leave it, come, sit, stay, settle (when the dog lays down and is quiet) and heel
make sure you have a tight heel this can be very useful
and have fun!
You forgot the paw booties. Prevents cuts on paws and if it is hot/cold, the paws won't be burned/cold and won't get burs, etc, or bug bit, (i.e. ants), etc. So many uses for them. Also, if it's snowy, no snow accumulation!
boots dont belong on animals. Years of evolution and people think in the last decade that pets need boots...
Thank you. I just Wonder about a good hiking dog for Norway Winter And sommer ( not husly, Anita, malamute my wife its afraid of the looking ) ?
Maybe a saint bernard of bernese mauntain dog. They do great in the cold and on long walks. They arn't the fastest though, so if you're a fast hiker thay aren't the best choice.
A lot of solids here... keep safe, stay safe, but have fun
I was wondering what a bean ambassador was for a sec....be an...oh ok, I need to go to sleep lol.
The leash rule also is a major requirement for some dogs and more so for some breeds. I’ve got a beagle. As much as I train her to come back, I still know if she gets on a scent, she will go for it. It doesn’t matter training at that point.
I also grew up with 3 beagles in the house. They constantly would escape following their nose. Do yourself a favor and just keep the leash on. Beagles will still enjoy everything about the outdoors and you will keep them safe close to you.
Every dog owner needs to see this. My ACD gets charged by off leash dogs so often it’s made her super reactive and she can’t have dog friends anymore. I’m gonna start carrying mace for the owners.
I don't use a retractable lead, so I'm curious to know: What problems can they lead to? I've considered getting one and now I'm not sure!
When they're mishandled a dog can get into trouble, and get into a dangerous situation. In worst cases they can break and whip back to hit you. The cord or strap can slice up your hand (even amputate fingers). Dogs can get tangled up easily around people or other dogs. They can trip or clothesline people. HOWEVER, these are all situations caused almost 100% by brainless handling. If you're attentive, aware, conscientious, use some common sense, and learn some good technique (all the same if you had a standard leash) then they're not problematic. However, as you know, common sense ain't that common and I've seen some pretty unbelievable things being done with a retractable.
I've debated about doing a retractable video, but they're so controversial and divisive amongst people (especially trainers) and I know someone's going to go off the deep end. I dunno...what do you think?
@@SimpawticoDogTraining I also think retractable leashes are tools. If you would please give an educational video of how and when they can be used effectively it should be a positive learning experience for many.
I foolishly grabbed a retractable leash one time when my families dog took off after s bike. I'm lucky I didnt loose my fingers. I had leash burn for a long time and it hurt like heck. Even washing my hands hurt
How would I take my dog and still be able to use my trekking poles?
Might want to use a waist or sling leash so you can be hands-free.
Well late to the show.. but just as we would train our body before longer hikes so should we train the dog. Shorter hikes before longer. If the dog carries somethibg, start with light weight. Also learn the dog to jump up on things and over things. Will come in handy if you leave the trail or hike on some more advanced trails and need to ju p over fallen trees or up on rocks. And if the dog is to small you should train how to lift them over obstacles. Second thing is to train the using equipment for sleeping before going on longer hikes.. train to just be in a tent.. use a sleeping bag. Or what ever you use.
Good stuff! Thank you!
I am a long distance backpacker and my dog is off leash about 98 percent of the time. If she sees anyone she comes running back on we stand off the trial leashed. The type of terrain we hike walking with a leash does not work that well. If I get in areas with a lot of day hikers I put her on the leash. I often don’t see many people for hours or at all.
Pack it out like a grown-up. :)
Bear bells have actually been found to many times have the opposite effect. Bears are super curious animals and especially if you’re in an area where there isn’t a lot of contact with humans bears will move towards the strange new sound they’ve never heard in nature before.
On the hiking trails here I'm more worried about the snakes and big cats.
You mentioned insecticides in the dogs poop, what about the poison insecticide you put in the dogs system with the flea and tick medication. .
Make sure your dog is responsive because one time me and my shih tue were walking off leash and I spotted a porky pine about 3m away and called my dog and he completely ignored it and came to me, and also though he listens to my every command off leash he is a completely different story on leash.
the cottontail trail in Colorado?
nevermind he answered my question
lol
A few things I notice you don't mention are talk to your dog on the walk. It gives them a sense that you are paying attention to them. Also, keep your eyes peeled for where they walk and your surroundings so you can usually catch something before they do. I have an 88# Amstaffer and need to be constantly on the lookout for things that might grab their attention. It's for both your safety and theirs.
My hiking tips is to keep the dog-leash attached to belt around your waist. That way both your arms are free and you wont feel like your sholder will be Dislocated when the dog drags you.
When you hike with a dog, do you ever come across dogs that attack you? Farm dogs or just, village dogs... I have a very noisy dog - a beagle - and she barks at everything and everybody, especially to say hello. But the worst part of our adventures and the main reason why I am considering not taking her along is - sometimes we meet aggressive dogs. We got cornered by two half-wild farm dogs once. I thought we were both going to die. Do you have any experience with that? What do you do?
We've been lucky enough not to so far, but none of the trails we go to here have a high frequency of wild dogs like you described. How frightening! Although, even in my area I have friends and students whom have had off-leash dogs (from other owners) run up and attack. If this is something that seems to happen somewhat more frequently for you, then I would for sure take something to help. Citronella sprays or Bear Spray can help. Marine air horns can help frighten them off. Or, as you mentioned, just don't take her in these areas...which is probably the safest solution out of any other, which sucks. You shouldn't have to change your life for a bunch of asshole dogs (and their owners).
paper kay I've had a couple beautiful hounds run up on us from nowhere on a trail and they just wanted to investigate. They then just move along.
It's weird to me that there's so many things that can harm you or your dog in the US, I barely have to worry about anything here in Spain. I do check him after every hike, obviously, but there's no bears or poisonous animals (a centipede maybe). Guess the biggest threat is the heat, as my dog has thick fur.
I would freak out out there.
I hear you. Between the big things like the bears and snakes and mountain lions, and the small things like the ticks, disease carrying mosquitos (don't ever sit down at a seminar about heartworm...it's nightmare fuel), I can only take heart in the fact that we're still not as scary as Australia!
This video is very informative. Thus I would not be taking my pup any time soon to the wild lol
Opinion to add to the retractable leash: different dogs breeds may be more well behaved on a retractable.
It's definitely more the training than the breed.
Wow I didn’t know until this video that you’re from upstate ny so am I
WOOT! Hi, neighbor!
My dog Bandit goes nuts when we encounter any other dog on the trail. I don’t know what to do. My dog is always on a leash.
I use the 26 foot flexi leash around my area for walks for my two dogs. I live in the woods so there is few people/ dogs I come across and my dogs are well trained. I don’t understand why flexi leashes are so hated I love them but they aren’t appropriate for every environment and every dog. If I’m out of town I use a 6 foot leather leash. Ive gotten rope burns on a long line but never a flexi leash. You have to learn how to use the braking system and your dog needs to know basic commands and that the flick of the button means stick with me. It’s common sense. The only thing I hate about the 26 foot model in size small (and medium) they only come in cord and although I’ve used the leash for years with no issues I’d prefer if it was tape. They do have a giant medium but that would be too heavy for my one dog. My larger dog I use the giant Large for which is tape. Flexi seemed to have discontinued the vario in this video.