? If youve been following my blog, you know that mom and I like to hike. A LOT. We havent been posting as much about our hikes lately, but weve actually been hiking more than ever.
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| Posing for a photo during a hike of the flood wall |
We enjoy hiking because we both love being outside and moving. I get to really be a dog when Im hiking, and mom gets a break from stuff, and we both get great exercise.
But we dont just hike with each other. We lead hikes with other people and dogs because we love getting other dogs out and showing them a great time, and showing people the awesome trails we have right in our own city. Mom and I have been leading our Dog Scout troop hikes for a while now, and we recently started leading hikes for a Meetup group called Canine Adventures Human Adventure. If you live in or near Richmond, Virginia (or if you happen to be passing through), you could come join us!
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| Can you believe this is in the city? |
Hiking with others is a GREAT way to exercise for both dogs and humans because its FUN. Its also a wonderful way for dogs to socialize. A lot of dogs who arent comfortable with other dogs in a dog park-type setting are very happy hiking with other dogs.
Hiking is also pretty easy to do. You dont need any special equipment to go hiking other than a good pair of shoes (or hiking boots if you plan to hike on steep trails with uneven footing). Mom always carries a daypack with a dog first aid kit and a human first aid kit, water for both of us, and a water bowl.
If you dont know the trails, start by hiking with a group such as a local Dog Scout troop or Meetup group. Exchange numbers or emails with people you meet on the hikes and arrange your own hikes once you know the trails.
Do you know your dog needs to lose weight, but you dont know how? My friends at SlimDoggy have created an app that can help. Its available in the Apple app store. You can also try out the new SlimDoggy widget on my sidebar.
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