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October 2009 - Autumn Hiking With Your Dog
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OCTOBER 2009
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AUTUMN HIKING WITH YOUR DOG
Autumn, or fall in Canada is when trees put on a colourful display of yellows, oranges and reds. At high elevations, larches light up the mountain sides with their bright golden needles. The cooler autumn temperatures make this a very pleasant season for hiking, both for you and your dog.
Things to Remember
- Bears are fattening up for their winter hibernation. Stay away from berry crops as bears will frequent these during summer and early fall. Be sure to obey all trail closures, they are there for a reason. Stay alert, make noise and keep your dog on leash when hiking. It is best to travel in groups of at least 4 hikers in bear country.
- Other wildlife deserve respect and distance always and especially in the fall for big ungulates such as deer, elk and moose. It is mating season and they can get ornery if you get too close. Please keep your dog on leash and avoid any wildlife encounters.
- Snow can come early in the mountains and higher elevations. Pack some warm clothes in your backpack just in case.
- Beautiful fall colours abound, so bring the camera.
- Hunting Season happens in the fall in most areas of Canada except provincial and national parks. This is a good time to hike the National Parks. The summer tourist crowds have thinned but there are still enough people for safe hiking. Be sure to check on the hunting season for the area you wish to hike in before venturing out and wear bright colours. An orange hat and vest for you and an orange vest for your dog.
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Article courtesy of Dog Hiking Canada, a collection of hiking tips and articles for hiking with your dog in western Canada.
HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVOR RESCUED
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"My two dogs, Noss and Chata, went through Hurricane Katrina. Unfortunately
we had to go to a shelter, and during the storm my fence came down and the dogs
escaped. My neighbor across the street had decided to ride out the storm, so he
retrieved my dogs and put them in his yard - only to have his own fence blown
down. Once again, the dogs got out but he was able to get them back.
Two days after the storm, Noss got out again and was barking at another neighbor's dog through the fence. The neighbor decided he had enough of the barking and shot Noss. We went searching for a vet and came across a clinic where a vet was checking on the animals..."
UPCOMING PET EVENTS
- Saturday, October 10, 2009: Langley, BC -- German Shepherd Rescue of British Columbia is having its 2nd Annual Dogtoberfest, a fundraising pub night to be held at Jimmy Mac's Pub. More info
- Friday, November 6, 2009: Calgary, Alberta -- the Calgary Humane Society's Cocktail for Critters offers an evening of people and pet art and fashion. Help the CHS design and build an outdoor play environment where animals can enjoy sunshine, fresh air, exercise, socialization and training! More info
If your non-profit pet organization is holding an event, please send us the details!
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I'm going hiking with my dog at the end of Dec. This will be our first hike in the snow and cold. Anyone know whether or not I should dress my dog? Were going for 10 days but will section hike. We are bringing our camper to take breaks in when needed but were going to try and stay out as much as possible.
I would definitely put boots or a good paw wax on your dog to protect his paws from the cold. We live in a snowy climate and when it's really cold my dog will limp and whimper if his paws aren't protected (and he grew up in a cold climate!). You could also bring a sweater for your dog just in case he gets cold, whether you need to dress him depends on the dog. Some dogs have tons of fur and would get too hot wearing a coat and some dogs need the coat or they will get hypothermia.
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