Hey all,
Just curious who all here brings their dogs out backpacking with them. I have a nine month old Chocolate Lab whom I would like to bring with me at some point. Although I am concerned that he may A) Run off and never be seen again B) Find a way to get lose at night C) Try to chase/attack an animal that he certainly does not want to be getting in a fight with D) Not be able to make it on a hike.
I know Texas State Parks require dogs to be on leashes so that would be an answer to most of those problems, but at the same time I would want him to be able to run around. Considering we would be in the wild and he wouldn't be getting hit by a car or truck by just crossing a street.
He is a little bit of a skitz and when he does get out of the house he has a tendency to want to run off and take me along with him although he will always eventually come back sooner or later.
Does he need to be better trained to go out there or will he be okay and learn as we go?
Thanks,
Lee
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