Dog trekking, the pleasure of hiking!

Hiking with your dog, your faithful companion…

Live with your dog these unforgettable moments of private joy!

Is there a happier prospect than sharing one’s life with the most faithful companion of man ?

A fantastic experience with your dog

But some precautions and preparations are needed when it comes to getting down to business.

Learn to know your dog well

Each dog is a particular individual with its strengths and weaknesses.

Keep Up With Your Dog

It is expensive to own a dog. Each dog needs quality food, medical care and general supplies.

Get ready for the dog hike

Adapt the ride to the capabilities of the animal and begin gradually.

Training Your New Puppy

Just like humans benefit from a systematic annual medical chek-up, your dog should see the vet at least once a year.

Your dog’s health and safety

Your dog, happiness, healt and safety relies on your protection and supervision.

Proper puppy training

Training can be stressful at times, but learning as much as you can beforehand can be extremely helpful.

HIKING WITH YOUR DOG : A GOOD IDEA ?

First of all, before starting, you will have to choose a hiking path. When choosing your route, you have to consider your physical abilities. 700m elevation gain over 10km: if you suffer from hips, the idea is very bad … Your dog is rather sporty or rather domestic ? Is he in good shape or is he having health problems ? So take into account the physical abilities of your dog when selecting your playground.

CAN MY DOG FOLLOW ME ANYWHERE ?

First of all, is your dog capable of hiking ? Then you have to find the perfect place. Dogs are prohibited (even on a leash) in national parks, some regional parks and some nature reserves – to avoid disturbing wildlife. Some refuges and gites also don’t allow animals. It is therefore necessary to be well informed before starting the trek with your dog. Violating this prohibition might expose you to a large fine. You have to adapt to your hiking companion.

Prepare your dog well

A quick check list is needed ! It’s the necessary equipment for the health and minimum comfort of the dog that you will have to take with you during the hiking.

Dog trekking equipment

Get your check-list out !

Your dog’s well-being

It’s all that counts!

Man-dog relationship

Your friendship is the key!

Dog treatment

Have good control on your dog.

Train Your Dog At Home

Positive training is the key in dog training. You must be focused and patient during the process. Make sure to dedicate some time for training your dog. The best amount of time for training your dog is approximately fifteen minutes. More than fifteen minutes of training can make your dog bored.

Comment votre chien peut vous aider ?

C’est à vous de décider si vous mettez tout l’équipement sur votre dos ou si votre chien peut en porter sur son dos. Sachez que votre chien ne peut pas porter plus de 10% de son poids. ATTENTION: il est également impossible de mettre 10% de son poids sur le dos sans phase d’accoutumance ou d’entraînement.

Your dog can help a lot

You can choose to carry all the equipment on your own or to let your dog helping you… It’s important to know that your dog can not carry more than 10% of its weight. ATTENTION: it is also dangerous to put 10% of his weight on his back without being constantly trained.

The dog trekking dangers

There are several things you need to be aware of. You are responsible for your dog. Do not let him approach all the hikers and other animals on the way. Some mountain cows only mildly appreciate that your dog sniffs up their little calves.

Randonner avec son chien, est-ce un danger ?

Il y a plusieurs choses dont vous devez être conscient. Vous êtes responsable de votre chien et de ce qu’il fait. Ne le laissez pas errer et rencontrer tous les randonneurs que vous rencontrez ou d’autres animaux. Certaines vaches de montagne n’apprécient pas que votre chien renifle leurs petits veaux.

Is your dog a fan of hiking?

According to weight, size, age, race and character: hiking will be more or less a suitable activity for your dog… All dogs are not fans of hiking. So if it does not like this type of sport, do not force him into hiking. Note that small dogs will have more difficulty climbing obstacles.

Est-ce que votre chien est fan de la randonnée ?

Selon son poids, sa taille, son âge, sa race et son caractère : la randonnée sera plus ou moins une activité pour votre chien … Tous les chiens ne sont pas des adeptes de la randonnée. Donc, s’il n’aime pas ce type d’effort, ne prenez pas la peine de le forcer. Les petits chiens auront plus de difficultés à escalader les obstacles

Heat and dehydration

Remember that dogs do not sweat. the only ways for a dog to regulate his temperature are to soak is paws in water- where a large blood network passes on the surface of the skin, or to drink and pant. Unfortunately, panting uses a lot of energy and causes dehydration.

Chaleur et déshydratation

Rappelez-vous qu’un chien ne transpire pas. Les seules armes à sa disposition pour réguler sa température sont de tremper les pattes – où un large réseau sanguin passe à la surface de la peau – pour boire et haleter. Malheureusement, haletant non seulement cause beaucoup d’énergie mais aussi beaucoup de déshydratation par la respiration.