[pct-l] Dog help

[Dena Van Derveer]

Robert--
Another thing to consider is where -- and when -- you'll be hiking.
There are some long stretches that have NO water... I know I carried
about 12 lb of water (just for ME!) to get  through the 30-mile
stretch on the Hat Creek Rim, not to mention the desert sections.

If you can figure out how to keep your pal hydrated, more power to you
and Lucky. I've talked to equestrians that have done long dry
sections: they've mostly relied upon well-disguised water caches
dropped by friends. If it were me, I wouldn't depend on the
well-advertised trail angel water caches; it's just not worth gambling
your dog's well-being on an empty cache.
--Pika

On Nov 15, 2007 1:03 PM, Robert W. Freed <robert at engravingpros.com> wrote:
> I'll be hiking with my dog this year and I was looking for any helpful
> "hiking with dog" tips. Before the flaming starts; Lucky is a retired five
> year old working sheep dog who is used to running all day. I can tell when
> he's tired or sore. I know about the NP no dogs rule. He would be far
> happier on the trail than without his master for several months.
>
> Robert
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