Just saying hey.

[bennett254]

HEY! My name's Thomas. Life's lined up an opportunity for me to finally thru the AT starting March 16th. I'll have 2 badass trail dogs in tow. I have tons of experience with dogs and have lots of tools to make handling them easier. (Trick: use your bear bag line between 2 trees with your leash and an extra biner as a dog run while you're in camp.) I have a considerable amount of hiking/outdoor experience and I'm well equipped and reasonably light. I'm a bit out of my normal shape but I'm working on it. Anyway: Just wanted to say hey. Figured I could use some angels keeping track of me.

[Train Wreck]

Hi there and welcome to White Blaze! Lots of good information on this site and helpful people. Take a look around, there are plenty of people with plenty of opinions on every subject rated to hiking Don't take everything you hear too seriously and you'll be fine. Have fun!

[Feral Bill]

As you are in Asheville, I trust you have dog sitters lined up for going through the Smokies.

[bennett254]

Lol. I thought I made it clear in my first post that I wasn't interested in debating and/or being criticized about my dogs. I have taken very extensive measures to make sure I handle things right and am well equipped. Thanks for your concern.

[HikerMom58]

Lol. I thought I made it clear in my first post that I wasn't interested in debating and/or being criticized about my dogs. I have taken very extensive measures to make sure I handle things right and am well equipped. Thanks for your concern.

Hey Thomas.... good for you!! ^^^^. If you are keeping a TJ let us know. If not then, check in with us from time to time on here. Wishing you the very best. Yeah, you got angels!!!

[Feral Bill]

Lol. I thought I made it clear in my first post that I wasn't interested in debating and/or being criticized about my dogs. I have taken very extensive measures to make sure I handle things right and am well equipped. Thanks for your concern.

No intent to criticize. Just noting that you are in a better position than most for a thru with dogs. Have a wonderful trip with the pups.

[bennett254]

No intent to criticize. Just noting that you are in a better position than most for a thru with dogs. Have a wonderful trip with the pups.

No worries. Any time you mention a dog here a million up tight people appear and destroy any value the thread might have had with their half baked theories. I'd rather just avoid that. I've trained dogs for therapy/assistance work for many years. I do have tons of neat tips and tricks that'll I'll share on the dog forum from time to time. Good dog info is the biggest thing missing from this site.

[tarantolk]

That is great that you can bring your dogs along!! What breed/s, names? I'm thru hiking this year & wish I could take mine, he'd love it. Unfortunately he has epilepsy & needs constant medication. It would be too difficult, but he loves the outdoors/woods. Good luck :-)

[hikerboy57]

i think bill just wanted to make sure you knew of the restrictions along a few sections of the trail

[bennett254]

Lola is a 3 1/2 year old 45lb Flat Coated Retriever, Wire Haired Pointing Griffon, Chow, German Spitz mix.
Brady is a 1 1/2 year old 40lb German Shepherd mix. I haven't had him DNA tested yet but he looks (and acts) just like a golden colored German only less than half the size.

[rocketsocks]

Well lord knows I'm no angel, but



to White Blaze and good wishes comin your way. Have a great hike. Didn't check your bio yet..but any pics of the kids in tow?

[bennett254]

I'll put up some pics and work on the bio later. Running work errands right now.

[tds1195]

Welcome to the forum. Tons of great/helpful people here. I would love to see photos of your dog(s)!