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How to tell when your dog is ready for a long hike?
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How to tell when your dog is ready for a long hike?

*First, is it grown? Puppies or yearlings have no place on a long hike.
*Have you hiked with it a lot, including being out for several weeks at a time?

Just because your dog enjoys day hikes or weekend excursions does not mean it's ready for a thru-hike.
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Hiking with a dog considerations

Hiking With a Dog Considerations
1. Type of relationship you have with your dog
2. Breed of dog
3. Will the dog carry a pack
4. Dog boots
5. Is the dog fully socialized
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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp

I support the ATC on this.
kolokolo 01-20-2021, 17:58

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp

You are right from what I have read.
TexasBob 01-20-2021, 17:45

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp

Because it is a possibility, is why The CDC is recommending that people keep wearing masks, and practice social distancing after being vaccinated.
gpburdelljr 01-20-2021, 10:40

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp

I think the jury is still out about whether a vaccinated person can become infected but not ill and yet spread the virus to others. Maybe or maybe not,
TexasBob 01-20-2021, 00:11