3 Helpful Tips for Hiking with your Dog

Finn at one of our favorite hiking spots

Hey friends! I LOVE that Summer is here!! It’s my favorite season of the year: the trees are full and green, the sun is out, and the weather is warm! I thought I’d share one of our favorite pastimes with you today: hiking!

Hiking is great exercise, and I think being out on the trails is just good for the soul! Now that Finn doesn’t have that crazy puppy energy anymore, we have a great time on the trails together! Have you thought hiking with your dog sounds fun, but haven't ever gotten around to it? If you decide to give it a try, here are 3 things you need to know:

1️⃣Look at a trail map before you start.  It's a great idea to take a photo or a screenshot of it if you're hiking somewhere new!

2️⃣Check the weather!  If there are extreme temps forecasted for your day, you may want to wait!  In the summer, we hike earlier in the day to avoid the heavy Georgia afternoon heat

3️⃣Bring water!  Every time!!  Even if it's a short trail, you don't know what the trail conditions are like until you get there.  I can't tell you how many hikes I've been on that took twice as long as I expected.

Do you have a friend who wants to get into hiking with their dog? Share this article with them to help them get started!