Author: Charlene LaBelle
Publisher: ALPINE PUBLICATIONS, Aug 2005
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 1-57779-063-4
Synopsis
If you think you and your dog would like taking trips together in the wilderness, or you are already a seasoned backpacker who would enjoy the company of your dog, this book is written for you! This best-selling guide, now revised & expanded, is a must for every outdoor enthusiast dog-owner. Illus.; 6x9 inches, 120 pages.
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Learn all about:
* Checklist for quality packs - the 9 features of a quality dog pack
* Mountain biking and dogs
*Training for backpacking - 4 easy steps to introducing your dog to a pack; any breed can carry a backpack -- but you need to determine how much they can carry and how to condition them
* The fun of geocaching for city "hikers"
* Hiking in National Parks - Day hikes, overnighters, backpacking titles dogs can earn
* Leashes and collars
* Planning your trips - includes serious backcountry camping
* How to handle emergency situations
* Much more!