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Reasons To Take Your Dog Hiking

July 6, 2021 Kim Leave a Comment

Dogs have a natural sense of adventure. If you share this love for exploring, go hiking with your pup! Read about all the benefits of taking your dog hiking.

Reasons To Take Your Dog Hiking

Do you take your dog hiking? You should. Here’s why.

Finding new ways to continue bonding with our furry friends is always a joy. And if you love hitting the trail, then you already have the perfect excuse to start hiking together! Get out and explore the world with your pup. There are so many great reasons to take your dog hiking—it’s exciting for both of you.

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Great Exercise Is A Good Reason To Take Your Dog Hiking

After a while, the same old walks get boring for both you and your dog. Why not switch things up and start hiking together? A hike is a full-body workout—it exercises your body and mind. And by the end of a good hike, both of you will be ready for a nap!
Dogs need mental stimulation. Some breeds display destructive tendencies if they don’t receive enough physical and mental stimulation. If this sounds like your dog, investigate your area for the perfect hiking spot. Start easy and gradually build your way up!

They Use Their Instincts

Hiking is one of the best ways to keep your dog active. Our pooches have a natural sense of adventure, and getting outside gives them a chance to investigate. The more your dog uses these instincts, the more confident they become.
Better yet, your dog will learn to navigate all sorts of obstacles they don’t normally encounter. And a confident pup reacts better to sudden changes.

It’s a Bonding Experience

Creating a lifelong bond with your dog is important. Your dog needs to know they can trust you—you’re a pack member for life. Hiking is an easy way to improve companionship. Together, the two of you will go on adventures and have shared experiences. Pet experts say strong emotional ties make it easier for you to train your dog.

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How To Get Started

With these fantastic reasons to take your dog hiking, you may find yourself wondering how to get started. Remember, you can’t take your dog just about anywhere—research hiking locations that allow dogs. Also, make sure your pup is well trained and leashed. This protects you, other hikers, and animals. Start gathering some outdoor gear, including:
  • Dog booties
  • Water container
  • First-aid kit
  • Doggy bags
  • Maybe even a treat or two
You may want to make things easy and pack a dog backpack for your pooch to carry their supplies while you take yours. And of course, don’t forget snacks for the two of you. You’ll need to fuel up on food and water, too, during your hike. Scope out the perfect hiking spot and plan a new adventure with your furry friend!

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About Kim

Travel writer and road trip enthusiast of My Traveling Roads, Kim Croisant, is a proud native Texan passionate about seeing the world by car, plane, train, RV -- any way she can. Her travels include many road trips in Texas and beyond. Kim is raising her grandson and takes him and her Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix doggies on as many trips as possible. When she's feeling the love, she lets her darling 83-year-old mother come along as well. But her favorite way to travel is solo. When Kim's not writing, she is hiking through nature and camping in the woods in a cabin full of amenities.

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