Questions tagged [dogs]
Questions including reference to domestic dogs, this may also refer to working dogs or hounds.
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Is it ok to take the safety catch off my bear spray and point it at unleashed guard dogs immediately outside the owners house?
Yesterday I was walking through a small Hamlet in southeast Slovenia and was confronted by two angry unleashed guard dogs, one large in size and one medium. So I held my trekking poles by the lower ...
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What can be done to persuade dog owners to keep them on a lead?
I have been in different big nature reserves in Europe. An unpleasnt common pattern I saw is that in all of them I saw signs saying that dogs must be kept on a lead, but nobody cares. That doesn't ...
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Is this a Tick or a spider? [duplicate]
I live in Lubbock, Texas and have never seen a tick in my life. I just moved to a town house that is more outside of town, so there are several cotton fields close by. I have a small dog who is on ...
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What are these tiny, round, black bugs on my bed and couch?
I moved into a house way out in the country in Kansas. Sitting in my bed yesterday I saw the tiniest, tiniest round speck. Perfectly round, black and somewhat shiny. I had to zoom in with my phone ...
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Practical advice request - camping with dogs
I have two dogs (Border Collie, working line German Shepherd) and I am heading out for a long hike (about a week) early April. Typical high in April is +7 Celsius/45 Fahrenheit, typical low -1 Celsius/...
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Dog-friendly backpacking trails in Northern California and Southern Oregon
Once a year I go on a backpacking trip with a friend of mine who lives near Sacramento, California. He likes to bring his dog. The trip lengths typically range from 2-5 days (including car travel), ...
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Do ultrasonic dog repellers actually work against strays and other loose dogs?
In answers to a recent question, ultrasonic dog repellers were suggested as a means of self defence against stray dogs rather than weapons. I'm also concerned with loose farm dogs, and live somewhere ...
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Knife as defense against stray dogs
Some places I travel to have stray dogs in the city. Can a knife be used effectively if attacked by one or more of them? I've had creepy close encounters.
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Is it advisable to use a tourniquet on a dog for a snake bite? [duplicate]
I'm a bit curious about this since the day I read an infographic tip from a veterinarian.
The reason stated by her is that it helps to not enlarge the site of the snake bite. Is this correct?
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Is it possible to differentiate between a dog howl and a wolf howl?
I was camping at around 1500m in the Italian Alps, and around midnight I heard howling that sounded very much like a wolf.
I know there are wolves in the area (a friend of mine was lucky enough to ...
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How to use DEET bug sprays if I have dogs?
DEET is very toxic to dogs. How can I use DEET-based sprays and not poison my dogs? (my dogs often lick me, and they can get poisoned)
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What is the possiblity of getting rabies bitten by a street dog in Berlin? [duplicate]
What is the possiblity of getting rabies bitten by a street dog in Berlin. By street dog I mean the dog of a homeless person. Is there a high chance of rabies from that. I must say that I didn't ...
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Do I still need to hang my food if I have two large dogs?
I have two large dogs - a German Shepherd and a Presa Canario. I hike alone with my dogs in black (not grizzly) bear country.
Do I still need to hang my food? Or will the three of us be able to ...
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How do I make people not be afraid of me and my dogs?
I like to hike, and I have two large dogs (German Shepherd, Presa Canario).
After a long hike I look reasonably homeless (long hair, unshaven, muddy). Combined with two large, potentially dangerous ...
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What can I feed my dogs on a week-long hike?
I am planning to hike for a week with two dogs. Each dog eats 4 cups of kibble a day, that's about 14 liters of kibble per week. The issue is the volume not the weight.
What can I feed them so that I ...
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How to carry a German Shepherd up and down ladders on the trail?
I am planning to hike a section of the Bruce Trail next year with my German Shepherd. It's mostly low hills but every once in a while I run into vertical ladders.
How can I carry my German Shepherd ...
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Can a dog thru-hike 2500 miles in 6 months?
Recently I came across the story of Bobbie the Wonder dog and it really got me wondering about the veracity of this.
So, aside from the fact that the dog found the way on his own, if a person is ...
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How to tie a one-piece webbing harness for dogs?
We have a new puppy and can't wait to take him to TGO.
Since he's still growing he'll grow out of any harness that fits at the moment. I'm considering tying a harness out of webbing, but all ...
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Why does the Iditarod sled dog race use separate routes in alternating years?
The Iditarod sled dog race is a competition that takes place in Alaska, USA. Each team consists of a musher, who drives the sled, and 16 sled dogs. The race usually starts in Anchorage and ends in ...
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Warning shot in bear encounter? [closed]
I'm wondering if anyone else has had any experiences with guns and/or bear spray in combination, instead of just carrying one over the other? How have bears reacted to warning shots?
We backpack in ...
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How to deal with dogs on public hiking trails?
I occasionally try hiking or cycling, and I notoriously have to deal with the silly issue of dogs roaming freely through villages, even on public trails. Until now, never have I been threatened by a ...
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How can I take my dog kayaking?
I wonder if there are any dog crazy people like me out there who have ever tried to take their dogs kayaking or floating down the river. Has anyone seen anything created for dog-friendly kayak ...
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How to rappel with a dog?
My wife and I are planning a camping and climbing trip and we would likely need to rappel with our medium-sized (45lbs/20kg) dog. Holding the dog is obviously unacceptable, and using the dog's ...
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How can I protect my dog from mosquitos?
I am concerned about these things:
The health impact to my dog.
My dog's sleep and my sleep: my dog snaps at the mosquitos all night.
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What to do with a wet dog while camping
I thought about this question a while ago and have yet to find an answer. We have a small two person tent, just enough for my wife and I, and our dog. The issue is drying said dog when it is raining. ...
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Are pets allowed to thru-hike US National Scenic Trails?
In the US, National Scenic Trails span many different land types (state/federal parks, forests, etc). While these all have different rules on pets, I was wondering if the National Trail System ...
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Is there anything specific required for a dog first aid kit?
You can go into almost any pet store in the UK, especially the big chains, and see first aid kits for your dog.
Is there anything specifically required for a dog first aid kit, or will a human first ...
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What's the purpose of dog boots?
I'm not actually asking about the fashion items, the kind celebrities buy for their dogs... but actual outdoor designed dog boots.
What is the purpose of dog boots? Why / when would you use them?
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How to Shoo away a stubborn Stray Dog/Dogs who decides to tag along with you on a hike?
This happened on one of my hikes.
It was a hike with two villages en route. Somehow a dog from the first village decided to stick with us. We were OK with it. Then he was followed by a small Puppy. ...
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Hydration for pets
We all know when we get dehydrated. And hence we make sure it doesn't get worst.
I was on a trek this weekend. A strong stray dog from a village chose to accompany me and being alone, I was happy ...
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What are some heavy-duty alternatives to a long line for walking a dog on rugged terrain?
Ok so we've a Shetland Sheepdog, roughly 6kg for his max weight, and he has a pretty decent harness (as in you can pick him up from it and it doesn't hurt him, choke him etc) but he only has a decent ...
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Akita as my hunting buddy
I thought about trying unconventional breeds for hunting. I stumbled across the "Akita", which was initially cultured to hunt. However, it seems that it's pretty much a common house/pet dog nowadays (...
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Should I run if I see wild dogs?
Feral dogs appear to be dangerous. Should I be running if I come across one, or should I stand fast and defend myself? They are a social animal, so they will be in a pack almost all the times.
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How do you keep your dog cool while hiking on hot sunny days?
We have a black dog, and we can't really take him out hiking in the heat and sun because he can't cool down fast enough. How do you keep your dog cool when it's hot out and you're away from water?
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Backpacking with a dog
Please note, this question covers different material than that in Camping with a dog for the first time.
I've often seen ...
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Do dog life jackets have the same ratings as humans?
I'm looking into purchasing a dog life jacket for kayaking with our Shetland Sheepdog puppy, when he is fully grown (6months, he's currently almost 4months).
Ideally this will be for rough water such ...
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Can hunting dogs be trained to hunt multiple animals?
Basically, I am wanting my dog to retrieve birds, but also hunt rabbits and foxes. I may also want to use him to smell for blood trails from deer, elk, etc. Would this be possible, or would it just ...
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Should I bring my dog with us to a Cabin [closed]
Recently my girlfriend and I were invited to go camping with our friends at a cabin in Flagstaff, Arizona. My buddies have already left and we're supposed to leave tomorrow to go and meet them up ...
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Camping with a dog for the first time
In a few months my fiance and I will be joining two friends camping. My friends chocolate labrador will be joining us for the weekend. My fiance and I, whilst both dog lovers, have no experience ...
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Sleeping solutions when camping with dogs?
My dog enjoys hiking. I haven't taken her on any overnight trips yet, but would like to try some summer/fall backcountry camping with her (i.e., what I think Europeans call wild camping -- not car ...
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Dog Breeds for Backpacking and Trail Running
Which dog breeds are best for backpacking? I know malamutes do well in the cold and on mountains, but what if I'm backpacking in the summer?
Which dog breeds are good for daily trail runs? I would ...
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Pack for carrying a puppy
I have planned a smaller lake trip for me, my girlfriend and our two dogs(10 year Labrador, 5 month Eurasier). What I didn't think of is the fact that the puppy might need to be carried for a part of ...
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How can I prevent snow-balls building up in my dog's paws?
Our dog loves winter sports - but after a few miles on the trails in soft snow, he often develops snowballs between his paw pads - usually one big one right in the middle.
Are there ways to minimize /...
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What is the best way to break up a fight among dogs on a sled line?
Fights happen. Sled dogs have personalities that aren't always compatible... Is there a technique to breaking up a fight that will minimize risk of injury to both me and my dogs?
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How to calculate backpacking food requirements for a dog
So I know how to calculate how many additional calories a day I need while backpacking. My question is how do I calculate how much food my dog will need while backpacking.
I'm hoping for a general ...
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Does hiking with a dog in bear country increase or decrease your risk of a bear encounter?
I've heard various rumors that dogs might help keep bears away, or might be a bear attractant. Is there anything more concrete than anecdotal evidence to go on?
From the companionship end, they are a ...
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