Hiking with Dogs

5:00pm6:30pm MDT
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Free for REI Members

Free for non-members

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Overview

  • Group size30 people

Love hitting the trail with your four-legged friend? Join our guest presenter for an engaging session on how to make hiking with dogs safe, enjoyable, and rewarding for both you and your pup. We’ll cover trail etiquette and how to share outdoor spaces responsibly with other hikers and wildlife, gear essentials like leashes, harnesses, water solutions, and paw protection for different terrains, and health and safety tips including preparing your dog for the trail, recognizing signs of fatigue or overheating, and first-aid basics. You’ll also learn best practices for Leave No Trace with pets to minimize impact while adventuring together. Whether you’re planning a short local hike or a backcountry trek, this session will give you practical tips to ensure your dog stays happy and healthy outdoors. Perfect for dog owners who want to explore nature together!

Notes

About the Presenter: Angie Holbrook has spent lots of time hiking with dogs. In fact, she and her dog Swayze spent 6 months backpacking from Georgia to Maine on the AT! She has worked in multiple vet clinics and is a certified W-EMT. She is passionate about trail etiquette, health & safety, and sharing her favorite trailheads for hiking. Angie loves hiking with dogs so much that she turned it into a business! www.dogdaysofsummit.com

Activity location

Dillon REI

306 Dillon Ridge Rd, Dillon, CO 80435

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