Hiking With Dogs: The 10 Essentials

It's one thing to take your dog for an afternoon stroll in the local park; it's another thing when you and your canine companion venture many miles into the backcountry for an overnight trip. Guide to hiking with your dog: http://goo.gl/0AqZVw.

Packing first aid supplies, extra gear, and a few other essentials for your dog not only will earn you extra licks on the face but will also open doors to many well-planned and safe adventures in the future.

In this video, AMC's Backcountry Resource Conservation Manager Sally Manikian outlines ten items that every dog owner shouldn't forget before heading out on the trails.

Learn about national, state, and local park rules and regulations for dogs at http://www.outdoors.org/publications/...

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The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is the oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization in the U.S. Learn more: http://www.outdoors.org.