Re: [pct-l]Cheers!

[radney@ix.netcom.com]

Cheers!

>Please do not think that because we have not hiked the entire PCT that we 
are inexperienced hikers.  My vet has carefully examined Ceilidh for any hip 
problems.

I salute your upcoming PCT hike with Ceilidh and you both will probably have 
a very wonderful experience together! Too many times I have seen people take 
their dogs on the trail because THEY wanted them there and ended up with the 
dog injured, sometimes seriously for life.  It sounds like you have thought 
out your dogs needs FIRST and are prepared to end your trip rather than 
continue with your dog going from vet to vet just to keep them on the trail 
with you.

As far as rattlesnakes are concerned, we saw quite a few and most of them 
were older ones who would probably stay away from Ceilidh unless she were 
chasing them.  Younger snakes haven't yet learned how much venom to use and 
when to strike or turn rattletail!  Mostly there were lizards and horned 
toads. I still would not have her use an umbrella unless you have her 
trained for the noise and sudden movement from the wind -- sounds like she 
might me an easy dog to train.  You said she is black  -- is she a border 
collie, black lab, mixed breed?

The Samoyans wore the booties, but they didn't always stay on and they 
bothered the dogs.  They were always trying to take them off!  It was 
probably their temperment.

Wishing you and Ceilidh a success PCT hike together! Hope to see you on the 
trail.

Happy Trails --- Pat    




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