Hiking with Dogs: Becoming a Wilderness-Wise Dog Owner

If you are anything resembling a regular backcountry traveler who enjoys the companionship and security of your mongrel and are looking practical tips on how to keep your dog healthy, safe and happy on the trail, look at other publications.

If you have a monthly subscription to Dog Fancy and a collection of brand new backpacking gear, this might just be the book for you.


Not just "a walk in the park"   March 11, 2001
Janice M. Hansen (California United States)
13 out of 17 found this review helpful

I think, above all, one thing that dog owners must admit to themselves is that you do not know it all. Just because a dog walks and comes when called does not grant the owner license to assume they can take their animal out into any outdoor environment and have the dog respond as the owner desires. Not only is this foolish, it can be life threatening.

In a concise formant, the reader will be referenced to recommendations that apply to not only trail, hiking, and wildlife encounters, but basically informative guidelines in reference to the raising and bonding of your dog. For any owner that values the out of doors, his dog must be experienced in this type of environment for his own safety and well being. Anything offered less to your dog is a serious lapse of responsibility by the owner. You can never assume your dog knows how to respond and it is up to you to encourage correct responses. This handy book offers instruction and reference for opening up an incredibly wonderful experience in the outdoors safely, accompanied by our truest best friend, our dog.


A wealth of valuable information   March 23, 2000
11 out of 16 found this review helpful

"I've hiked and backpacked with dogs all my life and thought I knew it all until I read this book." Pat Tucker, wildlife biologist and co-founder of Wild Sentry


Excellent!   February 1, 2000
Tommy Thompson (California)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I recently decided it was time to own a dog, a new adventure for me. But since I spend lots of time outdoors, hiking, fishing, and enjoying nature, I needed the right dog as my companion. I just happened to see "Hiking with Dogs" and after giving it a flip-thru, my attention was grabbed. I read it cover-to-cover that evening and what a help! I learned what breed to buy, how to train him for my outdoor lifestyle, trail etiquette (I never knew there was such a thing), and tons of other helpful information that gives me the confidence to take my "new best friend" with me into nature. Thank you Linda Mullally, your experience and information were invaluable, and your obvious caring for canines is much appreciated!