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I don't hate dogs at all. I have had as many as 5 at one time. I just don't like running into someone else's dog on the trail.
as far as cats go.......................
Hahahaha!
I know what you mean though. I've encountered plenty of off leash dogs on the trail who enjoy running at me while the owners repeatedly yell, "Don't worry, he's friendly!". Yeah? Well, my dog isn't. Especially not when she's being bum-rushed by an off leash dog in the middle of the woods.
It's caused some tense moments in the past.
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Both our dogs were "rescued" dogs; not abused, just unwanted. I must say we lucked out that both are excellent outdoors dogs. We lost Leo about this time last year
After we lost Leo, my wife found a nice, young yellow lab that the family just couldn't keep due to a new baby and their activities. He was well behaved and has continued to grow as an excellent member of the family. He absolutely loves backpacking and hiking!
Our old dog pack was too small, so I've since picked him up a new one for Christmas and look foward to some hikes with him wearing it. I usually just have him pack his own gear...small siltarp for shelter (and some 550-cord), folding water bowl, dog-food and some snacks. We have been lucky, our old dog never had an issue carrying it and our new dog does well with the pack to.
I usually keep the pooch on the leash, especially if it's an active trail with other hikers. However, we've been on some pretty rough trails were it would have been a hazard trying to hold onto his leash...dangerous to both of us. He's pretty good at staying with us and freindly to other people, but I can understand some people not wanting a dog jumping up on them regardless of how friendly, getting your butt sniffed and not knowing where they take a dump on the trail (that's my biggest issue...undisciplined dogs will take a big'ol dump in the middle of the trail and your kids often find it after they stepped in it).
When we set up camp, we alway leash him on a short runner.
I will say that backpacking with a dog is worth the hassle. They provide excellent early warning and keep the curious critters at bay (armadillos, possum, ratcoon, etc).
ROCK6
After we lost Leo, my wife found a nice, young yellow lab that the family just couldn't keep due to a new baby and their activities. He was well behaved and has continued to grow as an excellent member of the family. He absolutely loves backpacking and hiking!
Our old dog pack was too small, so I've since picked him up a new one for Christmas and look foward to some hikes with him wearing it. I usually just have him pack his own gear...small siltarp for shelter (and some 550-cord), folding water bowl, dog-food and some snacks. We have been lucky, our old dog never had an issue carrying it and our new dog does well with the pack to.
I usually keep the pooch on the leash, especially if it's an active trail with other hikers. However, we've been on some pretty rough trails were it would have been a hazard trying to hold onto his leash...dangerous to both of us. He's pretty good at staying with us and freindly to other people, but I can understand some people not wanting a dog jumping up on them regardless of how friendly, getting your butt sniffed and not knowing where they take a dump on the trail (that's my biggest issue...undisciplined dogs will take a big'ol dump in the middle of the trail and your kids often find it after they stepped in it).
When we set up camp, we alway leash him on a short runner.
I will say that backpacking with a dog is worth the hassle. They provide excellent early warning and keep the curious critters at bay (armadillos, possum, ratcoon, etc).
ROCK6
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Enjoy Rigby, My first K-9 was a Rott. I've had many dogs since then but mine was my best buddy. I haven't been able to get another Rott since. Rigby reminds me of him. He was 150 LBS.
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No dog on the trail for me. No dog at all, 'cause of my shift and the way my time is allotted. My climbing partner brings her pit bull with us, though we have to carry him down places sometimes. He's turned into quite the explorer the last few months, but we tie him up when we're occupied.
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My best pal is my boy Rigby. He's 91/2 months old now and we weighed him at the vet on the weekend. 95lbs and no fat. He loves coming ice fishing with me (8 months old in the picture) and I recently got a harnes for him to drag my sled with all the ice fishing gear in it.
He loves going for walks with me (we walk him 3 hours a day) and is currently training for his CGC and doing his basic obedience title. I can't wait to take him spring goose hunting. He has high prey drive and does a great job retrieving a variety of things lol.
THAT is a great dog!
Looks like mine at that age, although mine was a little darker. They are GREAT trail dogs, IMO.
Mine is now 8 years old.
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I would love to see some pictures of your dog.
great to see you all out there with your hounds, youve all got awesome looking dogs. I really like the husky pics, that breed has always interested me, whelen nut, great looking rotty you got there, I love the name.
I will post some pictures of Bronx tonight for you all to have a look at.
great stuff guys, cheers
I will post some pictures of Bronx tonight for you all to have a look at.
great stuff guys, cheers
DennisStrickland
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love all you formites dog pics. the only free area around here is full of hogs & i ca'nt take a chance with my kiddos getting gutted. --dennis
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love those blue heelers. smart & tuff, most dogs are a lot brighter than humans realize, if one watches closely they can tell you a lot.--dennis
FizzPop (on the left) and Meg on their afternoon run, they are prolly doing ~35km/h+ in this pic.
i'd like to train FizzPop as a 'bowhunting' dog to sniff out game for me. got no idea how to go about it unfortunatly.
meg is, unfortunatly, no longer with us.
that's just rude beyond words.
I'm an ACD guy myself.
I've got a red male, "Gobi", and a blue female, "Riley".
Both are rescues/orphans, and I'm slowly but surely turning them into good trail dogs. I was spoiled with my first heeler (lived to be 12) - she was the ultimate camping/hiking/canoeing canine.
I chose this picture because it also shows their different "trail personas". Riley (the blue) is always sprinting ahead on the trail - she'll go as far as she can while still maintaining visual contact. She'll stop and wait if there's a bend in the trail, or a hilltop, obstacle, etc - then dash ahead again once I've caught up. Whatever mileage I walk, she does triple with all the back-and-forth.
Gobi is the opposite - he's always within a few feet and always looking to make sure I haven't disappeared. Obedience or abandonment issues from his previous life - who knows? I joke that if I could make a little hotel bellhop-style cap for him and balance a beer on his head, I would always have a cold beverage within reach on the trail. lol
Once I turn them into good trail hounds, I'll turn my attention to teaching them to not capsize their master's canoe. Wish me luck. ha ha
I've got a red male, "Gobi", and a blue female, "Riley".
Both are rescues/orphans, and I'm slowly but surely turning them into good trail dogs. I was spoiled with my first heeler (lived to be 12) - she was the ultimate camping/hiking/canoeing canine.
I chose this picture because it also shows their different "trail personas". Riley (the blue) is always sprinting ahead on the trail - she'll go as far as she can while still maintaining visual contact. She'll stop and wait if there's a bend in the trail, or a hilltop, obstacle, etc - then dash ahead again once I've caught up. Whatever mileage I walk, she does triple with all the back-and-forth.
Gobi is the opposite - he's always within a few feet and always looking to make sure I haven't disappeared. Obedience or abandonment issues from his previous life - who knows? I joke that if I could make a little hotel bellhop-style cap for him and balance a beer on his head, I would always have a cold beverage within reach on the trail. lol
Once I turn them into good trail hounds, I'll turn my attention to teaching them to not capsize their master's canoe. Wish me luck. ha ha
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Misty is my Husky and Chance is my GSP, both are 2 yrs.
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Both are really pretty dogs, too!:thumbup:
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Thanks! I love my dogs!
