--- title: "Celebrate Fall Equinox with a Dog lead Hike" id: "199667" type: "post" slug: "celebrate-fall-equinox-with-a-dog-lead-hike" published_at: "2019-09-23T21:22:55+00:00" modified_at: "2019-09-23T21:22:55+00:00" url: "https://www.petlanddayton.com/celebrate-fall-equinox-with-a-dog-lead-hike/" markdown_url: "https://www.petlanddayton.com/celebrate-fall-equinox-with-a-dog-lead-hike.md" excerpt: "Hiking is one of America’s favorite past times. There are over thousands of miles of trails in the national trail system across the country. There’s an opportunity to hike pretty much everywhere. Taking a hike alone is fantastic and so..." taxonomy_category: - "Dogs" --- [Home](https://www.petlanddayton.com/) / [Blog](https://www.petlanddayton.com/blog/) / [Dogs](https://www.petlanddayton.com/category/uncategorized/) / **Celebrate Fall Equinox with a Dog lead Hike** [Dogs](https://www.petlanddayton.com/category/uncategorized/) # Celebrate Fall Equinox with a Dog lead Hike September 23, 2019 · 2 min read · [COSMICK MEDIA](https://www.petlanddayton.com/author/cosmick-media/) [Stay connected via Google News Follow us for the latest pet updates and guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlanddayton.com) Hiking is one of America’s favorite past times. There are over thousands of miles of trails in the national trail system across the country. There’s an opportunity to hike pretty much everywhere. Taking a hike alone is fantastic and so is taking one with your dog! Most dogs are natural hikers and they always up for an adventure. So, if you’re ready to take a hike, take a look at these five tips for hiking with your canine friend. Tip 1 – Make sure that your pup is up-to-date on their shots and attended routine veterinary appointments. You’ll be doing fun yet strenuous activities in nature where there are critters and other animals so ensuring your dog is healthy is very important. Tip 2 – Bring enough food and water for your dog and yourself. Fall is a great time to take midday hikes without being beaten down by sun but you’ll want to make sure that you and your dog are properly hydrated. This could take a few hours, so stop often for food and hydration breaks. Tip 3 – When you think about your furry friend may envision them in cold climates with doggy backpacks on their bodies. Well, in this case, that’s a good thing to envision, because it’s practical and necessary for hiking. Larger sized dogs can carry a few light objects in a doggy backpack while hiking. Enjoying this read? You'll love our puppies. 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