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• Steps
• Method 1 of 1: Breed Notes
• Tips
• Warnings

If you are an avid traveler and backpacker and are thinking of getting a dog, why not choose one that will be comfortable with you in the forest? Most dogs will enjoy traveling, but not all will be able to adapt to life on the hunt. Here are a few thoughts on when to choose a hiking dog.

Steps

1. 1 Think about how trained the dog should be. Some breeds are more independent than others. If you want your dog to be able to frolic off a leash, you need an obedient dog (to come when you call).
   • If you plan to release your dog off the leash, avoid dogs with a strong hunting instinct. You don't want your dog to run after the squirrel and never come back?
   • Retrievers, hunting dogs and dogs with a herd instinct will always keep close to their owners.
   • If you plan on keeping your dog on a leash during the hike, trainability won't be important.
2. 2 Look for a dog with good stamina. The Greyhound or Hound, for example, probably won't enjoy the journey because they are sprint breeds and not hardy breeds.
3. 3 Consider the dog's climate and coat. If you are going to walk a lot in cold and rainy weather, a dog with a warm, waterproof coat (such as a Pomeranian) is ideal. If you spend a lot of time in the sun, the long-haired dark dog can easily overheat.
   • If you know the breed of a dog, find out how many are bred. The dogs were bred to live on the street, in a familiar environment.
   • Your dog will get dirty while walking. Be prepared to bathe your long-haired dog more often, or choose a breed that is more fastidious in its cleanliness (for example, Shiba Inu).
   • In long-haired dogs, the coat is easily tangled and it is difficult to check for fleas and ticks.
4. 4 Consider the size and weight of the dog in a practical sense.
   • If the dog gets hurt, can you carry it home? If it falls where you cannot reach it, will you have the strength to lift it?
   • If you drive a lot, remember that a large dog may not fit in a car full of people.
   • If you have to cross a stream, will you let the dog cross it, or do you need to move it?
5. 5 Get a dog that plays great with other dogs. If you have crossed paths with other dog breeders in the past, it will make life easier for everyone if you have a non-aggressive dog towards others (especially if your companion also has a dog).
   • If you are taking a puppy, communicate with him for 8-12 weeks of the critical period. Let's communicate with him with good dogs that are vaccinated.
   • If you are taking an older dog, make sure it has had contact with other dogs.
   • You should know how to stop a dog fight, just in case.
6. 6 Choose a quick-witted dog. If you are going to walk on steep slopes or rocks and your dog will not be on a leash, it is better to have the dog staring at his feet and with good balance so that he does not slip or fall from the excitement.
7. 7 Remember the dog will be at home most of the time. Even if you are traveling or hiking every weekend, your dog needs good housing as this is where it will spend most of its time.

Method 1 of 1: Breed Notes

Here are common traits, many of which are overcome (or sharpened) with training (or lack of it), individually, and breed mixing.

• Akita - Good for cold weather. It's hard to train. Highly developed hunting instinct.
• Husky - Good for cold weather. It's hard to train. Highly developed hunting instinct.
• Labrador Retriever - Easy to train. A classic family dog.
• Norwegian Bukhund - Amenable to training. He is warm in cold weather. Relatively clean coat. More educated than a Pomeranian.
• Pit Bull Terrier - Good stamina. He must be trained carefully, avoiding people and dog aggression.
• Rottweiler - Good stamina. Susceptible to heatstroke. He must be trained carefully, avoiding people and dog aggression.
• Shiba Inu - Good for cold weather. Whimsical (she cleans herself like a cat, rarely needs bathing). Difficult to train (hunting instinct, responds poorly). It is not recommended to walk without a leash.
• Weimaran Pointing Dog - Agile.

Tips

• Many people think that you should never let your dog go off a leash. But many people let their dogs go off the leash, so if you want to be one of these people, then be prepared, intelligent and do it safely.
• Make sure your dog is not aggressive. If your dog doesn't like other dogs, then leave him at home.
• Try to choose a dog that has a low likelihood of hip dysplasia. This will end quickly her travel days.
• Always clean up after your dog, even outdoors.
• While some people think when going to a bear country that dogs are valuable possessions, others disagree. The benefit is that they can sniff out and / or hear what you haven't already, so this is an early warning if you're around bears. If the dog is not on a leash, then it can find a bear (or a bear cub near which a bear may be) and aggravate the situation by bringing it to you.

Warnings

• In some places, it is illegal to let your dog go off the leash.
• Do not take your dog for protection while hunting. The assumption that a dog will protect you from a bear or a cougar is unrealistic. This childhood fantasy can end up killing the dog. Best of all, the dog will be able to warn you of danger, but it should not be trained to attack and should not be expected to do so.