[pct-l] Hiking with dog

[Diarmaid Harmon]

I did the PCT in 2002 with my dog. I had a min schnauzer and on the river crossings I used the handle on his pack and either carried him or hooked him to my sternum strap. I found it easier to deal with a small dog when things were wet. My only caution would be does your dog hike now? My dog had several thousand miles before I did the PCT. Boots for the paws are also important as the sand in most of the cascades is volcanic. 

Hiking Irish. 

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On Dec 7, 2011, at 11:46 AM, mark utzman <blackbelthiker at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am doing a thru hike in 2012. Has anyone done a thru hike with their dog?
> I have a Jack Russel that is 6 years old and I dont have a place to leave
> him when I do this hike, and I don't want to give him away. So I am
> considering taking him with me. I know that National Parks don't allow dogs
> in the backcountry, besides the sheer magnitude of such a hike may be too
> much ( distance, stream crossings, hot, cold, ect.) I dont know. Does
> anyone have advice or suggestions? I looked into kennels but that would
> cost a small fortune. Any help would greatly be appreciated. I love this
> dog and I really want to do this hike. Thanks,   Mark
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