Hiking with your dog takes some preparation. Use our nifty dog hiking checklist to make sure you don’t leave anything behind even when you’re running out the door in a hurry.
- Up-to-date ID tags and microchips
- Hiking booties for sensitive paws
- Water bottle and doggie water bowl
- Food and treats
- Leash, harness, and collar
- Insect repellent and tick collar
- Cloth or paper towels to wipe down dirty paws
- Dog brush
- Plenty of poop bags
- LED light to attach to the harness
- First aid kit complete with bandages, antiseptic for wounds, and tweezers to pull out ticks or thorns.
- A backpack to carry everything in
