Comments for Backpack Dogs http://www.backpackdogs.com Dog Backpacks and More! Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:44:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Ruff Wear Dog BackPacks by Puppy carrying tote bags - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community http://www.backpackdogs.com/shop/ruff-wear-dog-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-2513 Puppy carrying tote bags - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:44:40 +0000 http://www.backpackdogs.com/#comment-2513 [...] ? They make ALL kids of these which have multiple compartments. Here's a link... Ruff Wear Dog Packs I don't work for these guys, just had it available, and there are a lot of Mfgr of this type [...] [...] ? They make ALL kids of these which have multiple compartments. Here's a link… Ruff Wear Dog Packs I don't work for these guys, just had it available, and there are a lot of Mfgr of this type [...]

]]> Comment on Welcome to Backpack Dogs by Hollis Updegraff http://www.backpackdogs.com/welcome-to-backpack-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Hollis Updegraff Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:10:52 +0000 http://www.backpackdogs.com/?p=1#comment-18 yes im agree with your article. just keep posting bro! yes im agree with your article. just keep posting bro!

]]> Comment on Backpacking with your dog? by Gabrielle C http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Gabrielle C Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:02:32 +0000 http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/185/#comment-17 You seem to be on the right track as far as physical conditioning goes. I would just take him with me on every prep walk/hike that I did, depending on how out of shape he is now, he'll probably outpace you on the conditioning curve. One thing I would say is to up your dogs carbohydrate load while you're training with him. They eat a lot less carbohydrates than us, so they build muscle mass quicker, but need that extra energy boost when in physical training. A few high-quality dog biscuits a day would do the trick, or a cup of rice added to the food in the morning. As for the Iodine, i checked and the amounts used to purify water is 100% safe for dogs. As far as him adjusting to the smell/taste, try adding a little bit (like a drop) to his water at home and see what he does, then up the amounts to the purifying level slowly, and he shouldn't even notice. Just make sure to do it very slowly. It wont hurt him, it could actually help him (dogs are recommended to have . 7mg per pound of food they eat. Also, if you live in Rattlesnake country (like me in So Cal), I highly recommend getting your dog the vaccinations for snake bite. It's a series of shots and once it matures in their system, it's like having 2 vials of anti-venim on board, buying you precious time especially when you're in the back country. Glad you're going to be responsible about your dog on trail, that's refreshing and sadly not too common these days. You seem to be on the right track as far as physical conditioning goes. I would just take him with me on every prep walk/hike that I did, depending on how out of shape he is now, he’ll probably outpace you on the conditioning curve.

One thing I would say is to up your dogs carbohydrate load while you’re training with him. They eat a lot less carbohydrates than us, so they build muscle mass quicker, but need that extra energy boost when in physical training. A few high-quality dog biscuits a day would do the trick, or a cup of rice added to the food in the morning.

As for the Iodine, i checked and the amounts used to purify water is 100% safe for dogs. As far as him adjusting to the smell/taste, try adding a little bit (like a drop) to his water at home and see what he does, then up the amounts to the purifying level slowly, and he shouldn’t even notice. Just make sure to do it very slowly. It wont hurt him, it could actually help him (dogs are recommended to have . 7mg per pound of food they eat.

Also, if you live in Rattlesnake country (like me in So Cal), I highly recommend getting your dog the vaccinations for snake bite. It’s a series of shots and once it matures in their system, it’s like having 2 vials of anti-venim on board, buying you precious time especially when you’re in the back country.

Glad you’re going to be responsible about your dog on trail, that’s refreshing and sadly not too common these days.

]]> Comment on Backpacking with your dog? by DSL http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/comment-page-1/#comment-16 DSL Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:41:13 +0000 http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/185/#comment-16 Your plan sounds good so far - just remember to begin adding weight to his pack on walks before your actual overnight excursions. Here are some resources to try: Blind Courage by Bill Irwin (true story by Bill, who is blind, completing the Appalachian Trail with his guide dog) sierraclub. org lovetheoutdoors. com Your plan sounds good so far – just remember to begin adding weight to his pack on walks before your actual overnight excursions.

Here are some resources to try:
Blind Courage by Bill Irwin (true story by Bill, who is blind, completing the Appalachian Trail with his guide dog)
sierraclub. org
lovetheoutdoors. com

]]> Comment on Backpacking with your dog? by puppyluv95 http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15 puppyluv95 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:18:35 +0000 http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/185/#comment-15 well you have to be careful how much weight you put in the pack at first! he might freak out be cause he feels something heavy on his back. . . . but once he gets used to walking and ect. . . . than you cant put water bottles and stuff that makes some noise when it moves so he gets used to the noise that fallows him everywhere. but be careful how much you put on him! hope i helped well you have to be careful how much weight you put in the pack at first! he might freak out be cause he feels something heavy on his back. . . . but once he gets used to walking and ect. . . . than you cant put water bottles and stuff that makes some noise when it moves so he gets used to the noise that fallows him everywhere. but be careful how much you put on him! hope i helped

]]> Comment on Backpacking with your dog? by Michael E http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Michael E Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:06:17 +0000 http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/185/#comment-14 My Neapolitan Mastiff Carts over 225lbs with ease so you should have no problem. My Neapolitan Mastiff Carts over 225lbs with ease so you should have no problem.

]]> Comment on Backpacking with your dog? by Jamie http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Jamie Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:51:50 +0000 http://www.backpackdogs.com/backpacking-with-your-dog-2/185/#comment-13 If you're going to be taking your dog backpacking with you, I would suggest that you bring fresh water, perhaps bottled with some ice or in a container that would be able to keep it cold. I'm not sure about giving a dog water with Iodine, however. Also, you may want to stop every once in a while and take a break while you're backpacking. Good luck and I hope I helped you! If you’re going to be taking your dog backpacking with you, I would suggest that you bring fresh water, perhaps bottled with some ice or in a container that would be able to keep it cold.

I’m not sure about giving a dog water with Iodine, however.

Also, you may want to stop every once in a while and take a break while you’re backpacking.

Good luck and I hope I helped you!

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