Good morning all! I'm having trouble finding some information, so I'm going the "no such thing as a stupid question" route.
I'm planning a 2010 NOBO thru attempt, and considering bringing my sweet, none-too-bright Siberian Husky (Conall) with me. He loves to walk with me, even despite the Florida heat, and we've done a lot of training and planning. My hang-up is leashing. He needs to be on one at all times. It's not that I don't trust him; it's just that I don't trust him. Huskies are bred to run, and I don't want to lose him to a sudden burst of energy.
So, my questions:
1. How reasonable is it to keep a dog leashed for the length of the AT?
2. What places will present challenges (impossibilities?) for a leashed dog? I'm thinking about vertical climbs (truly vertical, not steep - rebar rungs, hand-over-hand, etc.). I can haul him up by his harness and rope for 5 feet or so, but more than that would be stressful for him.
3. Are those places encountered frequently, and are they easily gotten around if necessary?
Thanks for any information/ideas/help/suggestions!