Thanks Superman, I'm glad you liked it.Originally Posted by superman
Long Trail 8/12, AT SOBO 2013, https://www.youtube.com/user/Polechar/videos
they will board your dog.... and even shuttle them for you, if you want.
http://lovingcarekennels.com/
Me: Ricky
Husky: Jack
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From Dalton, Georgia (65 mi above Altanta, 15mi south of Chattanooga)
Also remember. Your dogs pack weight should not be more than 25% of the dogs weight
"You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace;the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands."
Isaiah 55:12
Not to completely high jack the OP's thread but, does anyone know where I might find regulations on having a Service dog on the AT or any of the other major US trails. I assume that they still have to be on a leash but wondering about sections of the trail that don't allow dogs and the GSMNP.
"You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace;the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands."
Isaiah 55:12
I work as a vet tech and I hike with my dog. Invest in a seresto collar! They are amazing protection from fleas and ticks. The collar lasts for 8 months and is water proof. They cost around $80 but is worth every penny!
Most people i have hike with or around that was hiking with a dog did "Mail Drops just for their dog food" that way they would know what their dog was eating and they would have it calculated of how much their dog would eat from resupply to the next much like a human does, they would also have dog treats like those bacon bite things or somekind of bone and they wouldn't have to worry about any extra dog food at the resupply but they would also give their dog somekind of Canned food while in towns, i have noticed most places that sell dog food along the trail only sells the bags like a 5lb bag or the canned food so what are you going to do with the extra dog food at each resupply. I feel if i was going to do a thru-hike with a dog i think i would do mail drops just for the dog food.
First of all, the good news is that, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, there are only three places on the AT that do not allow dogs:
Baxter State Park, Bear Mountain State Part, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Several months ago, there were a couple of threads on the subject of service animals and the ADA. Basically, the ADA seems to require that service animals (as defined by the ADA) be allowed where pets are otherwise not allowed. However, near the end of one of these discussions, someone pointed out that there is a clause in the ADA that basically exempts the federal government from the ADA requirements.
So that likely means that Baxter State Park and Bear Mountain State Park are required to allow you to bring your service dog (provided it meets ADA guidelines) since they are state entities.
But in GSMNP, your service animal is treated like a pet until the park's superintendent says otherwise.
I seem to also recall the discussions also touched on the subject of what is considered a service animal. I think the general consensus was that animals that perform a physical task (seeing eye dog, animals that retrieve dropped items for someone unable to pick them up themselves) are considered service animals by the ADA, but an animal with the main purpose of provided emotional support does not (but that's starting to dive into the legal interpretations of the ADA, so if you have a 'border' case, you might want to consult with a lawyer).
Of course, worst case, you make 3 phone calls (Baxter, Bear, Smokies) and simply ask how each park handles service animals.
Bear mountain is a non issue. The area where dogs aren't allowed is basically just the zoo/museum and a small part of the park. There is an easy blue blaze around the section where dogs arent allowed. It's the same blue blaze that becomes the "official" A.T. During hours that the zoo is not open.
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Apparently service dogs are allowed in Baxter, but getting one up the AT to the summit would be nearly impossible without climbing gear, due to several sections which are near vertical rock scrambles. It would be stupid to even try.
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Our thru hiker used Honest Kitchen dehydrated with Core kible as snacks. 70lb lab/pit mix. She looked and felt great , had to up her daily intake. More food, smaller meals more often.....she had the hiker hunger . USPS flat rate and did mail drops. It worked .... Heat and humidity were the biggest problem.....
Make sure to never let your cat get near your permethrin coated stuff.
I take it that means it is hazardous to them? Would that then mean it could be dangerous for dogs too?
Not everyone will say this in person, but most are thinking it.
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Seems to be specific to cats:
http://www.icatcare.org:8080/permethrin/owner-info
Thank you, Caleb.
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Liquid permethrin is highly toxic to cats and fish. It is rather safe around humans and most other animals. Check out the wikipedia page for more info. I'd post the link, but I'm typing from my phone.
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