Hiking with Your Dog This Summer? How to Fit And Load His Pack DENVER, Colorado, July 1, 2009. We love our dogs! And we love to hike and camp with our dogs!
Does your dog wear a pack when hiking? Do you know how to properly fit and load the pack? Here are a couple suggestions so your dog is always comfortable.
Adjust the harness on your dog so it's snug but won't chafe (remove saddlebags first, if the pack allows). You should be albe to fit two fingers under it.
Load the bags with dog food, treats, water (some packs come with hydration bladders), bowls, and extra gear for you --
this is the time for beero or another pillow!
Make sure both sides are weighted equally; total load shouldn't exceed one-third of your dog's body weight.
Happy Hiking with your best Buddy! Enjoy the outdoors. . .and. . who said your dog doesn't pull his own weight?
Don't assume that only older dogs need a good supportive orthopedic dog bed! Active dogs appreciate the comfort and support a good memory foam dog bed provides. Plus a good supportive orthopedic dog bed helps the aging of the joints for your active dog.
Source: Backpacker Magazine
Debbie Holte is a frequent contributor of articles on our dog's health and happiness for
http://www.buddybeds.comhttp://www.buddybeds.com/ whose company's mission is to improve the quality of life for our beloved animals.
To learn more about Buddy Beds, orthopedic dog beds or read about the industry and customer accolades Buddy Beds has received, visit the website at
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Contact Information:
DEBBIE HOLTE
303-744-0424,
875 South Colorado Blvd., Suite 701,
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