The Time Pressured Extreme Day Hiker: Episode 1 (better quality)

[er1330]

I have a shorty jack russell and want to take him on longer hikes. He is 3 years old, but he seems to get over heated easily - he isn't overweight or anything -- do you think he just needs more conditioning? I would like to take him on some extended backpacking trips but am not sure if he can keep up.

[jdplus3]

@er1330 Thank you for your comment. When Stella first hiked, (< 1 year old) she gave out before the end of the day and would instantly nap when we stopped moving and we ended up carrying her like a lamb over our shoulders... otherwise she has always kept up. I dont know the answer to your question but wouldnt want to push him too hard or risk having a dehydrated, seizing dog in the middle of nowhere. I guess if you are prepared to carry him if/when he gets tired maybe try the overnight

[jdplus3]

@er1330 also, i take cheese with me and dog treats (T-bones, other meat-like snacks) to try and make her eat. dogs dont seem to like to eat when they are on the move, and I give her water when I take water unless we are hiking along a stream. btw my dogs always "claim" the air mattress in the tent...

[jdplus3]

@er1330 more dogs on hikes rainbowpediatricsDOTnet/shinin­grock/ and rainbowpediatricsDOTnet/shinin­grock07/ (this group has stella being carried like a lamb)