My rescue pup spent the first 6 months of her life on her own in a shed, then the next year at an SSPCA shelter. When I adopted her, she had no experience of the outside world so was terrified to step out the front door. Now, she’s happy to come hiking with me. Sometimes, though, when we come across a view, she stops and sits for a few minutes to absorb her surroundings before we can move on again. Here, she’s taking in the view above Achnashellach in Torridon.

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@andy_morehouse any tips to start hiking with a dog? This is something I would like to do with mine, but I'm not sure where/how to start 😅
@ipirex check out this post from Ruffwear:
https://ruffwear.co.uk/blogs/explored/how-to-hike-with-your-dog
My main tip is to give your dog time to adjust to the extra exercise, takes them time to get fit too. My pup couldnt do more than 2 miles for the first couple of months so we slowly built up. Now she can do 8 miles although she'd be happy to do far more!
How To Hike With Your Dog

Trail time with our dogs gives us a chance to adopt their curiosity and sense of adventure. They stop to investigate a wildflower we’d walk right past, or splash through a stream we’d normally hike around. Their presence alone elevates every little moment, and they challenge us to see more and do more. Dogs are happy t

@andy_morehouse thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for 😃