taking my dog hiking

• taking my dog hiking kpwlee Posted : 7/9/2006 7:09:55 PM We're going to the NW mountains of NC this week and taking our dog with us - he's a very fit 11 mo old who loves the trails and water. Anything outside the norm that you need to be wary of? thanks LIKE 5 REPLIES 122 VIEWS LAST POST SILLYSALLY Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• cyclefiend2000 Posted : 7/9/2006 7:18:12 PM sounds like fun. if he is used to hiking, i cant think of anything unusual in that area. i go mtn biking quite frequently in the areas around asheville and brevard. lots of beautiful scenery. i would point out that ticks have been worse this year than in previous years, so watch out for them on you and your pup. have fun! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Mark Posted : 7/9/2006 8:01:59 PM yep....tick protection ..  also,if he has a back pack he could carry his water...i usually throw ice packs in mine and it keep the pups sides cool...HAVE FUN! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• keedokes Posted : 7/9/2006 11:32:04 PM In regards to ticks, I got it from another iDogger that a few drops of rose geranium essential oil on a collar or backpack does the trick.  Works for you, too. [sm=happy.gif] 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• kpwlee Posted : 7/10/2006 6:59:36 AM thanks to all - we're in Raleigh and we too are inundated with ticks this year so we're on the alert for that Great idea about the ice packs in the backpack - plan was that he could carry his own water. As a big strong 90lber I'm sure he can handle it thanks again all 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• sillysally Posted : 7/10/2006 12:03:13 PM Yeah, ticks have been bad here too.  I went out in a nearby feild/woodsy area with Sally for only 2 hours and found 4 ticks on ME--yet none on the dog--lol. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login