A hiking dog is a happy dog, so on the next beautiful day, why not find a local trail and give it a try?
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| | | | | | | Everything to Pack When Hiking With Your Dog | Warmer temperatures and consistently sunny weather (finally!) have me ready to explore, but even more ready than me is Kate, my 6-year-old German Shorthair Pointer. Even though we live in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, she knows that taking out a pair of trail runners and filling up a water bottle means one thing: an adventure.
Even though an adventure for us is usually a car trip away, we manage to spend most of our spring, summer, and fall exploring trails in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond. And through my years hiking with a dog in tow (or leading the pack, as it were), there are a few things I don't leave home without:
- Ruffwear Quick Draw Leash: The "leash around a collar" set-up gives me quick control in an off-leash scenario—think passing people along the trail.
- SportDog SportHunter E-Collar: We don't leave home without this robust and sturdy training collar. It's a must for traversing the woods or open spaces with your dog where they might travel further than your voice can reach—a simple "beep" is enough for Kate to come running back.
- Orvis "Shotshell" Dog Collar: For dog gear, Orvis's quality and style are unmatched. We've had the same collar for years now, and it still looks as good as the day we received it. Forego traditional jingly dog tags in favor of a brass plate with your phone number and city and state—plates are less likely to come off, and putting your location on the tag (not your full address) will immediately alert people if your dog is found especially far from home.
- Yeti LoadOut GoBox 30 Gear Case: You might be wondering what this has to do with dogs, but I've found no better way to keep my gear organized in my SUV than this simply designed box. This sturdy case keeps everything organized and safe on the road, from fly boxes and reels to light hiking packs to the aforementioned dog gear.
A hiking dog is a happy dog, so on the next beautiful day, why not find a local trail and give it a try? Your furry friend will thank you. |
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