Best Hikes With Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont

Additional Best Hikes With Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont Information

·Trails rated 1-4 paws to show difficulty for dog owners and their four-legged friends
·Terrain that’s hazard free and easy on the paws
·On most trails, no leashes required and no large crowds

Lisa Densmore hiked more than 300 miles in New Hampshire and Vermont mostly with her faithful trail companion Bravo, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, but also with other dogs, while researching this book. Here she shares her favorite trails of easy day hikes to overnight backpacking trips, presented through canine-centric eyes. These hikes will delight both you and your pet with panoramic views, long ridge walks, lush forests, and pristine lakes.

Advice is given on topics such as proper canine trail etiquette, wildlife encounters, and weather concerns. Additional features include what to pack for your pooch, including the Ten Canine Essentials, a doggy first aid kit, and a Trail Finder chart that lists hikes by length, terrain, difficulty for dogs, and more.

What Customers Say About Best Hikes With Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont:

This is for anyone who wants to find nice hiking trails where they can take their dog(s) along.

I was glad to see some of my favorite hikes are included in the book, and there are many others I look forward to doing with Diamond.The hikes are rated from one to four paws for difficulty, and dog regulations specific to each hike (proof of rabies, leash laws) are given. I live in Vermont 7 months of the year, and New Hampshire the remaining 5. I had been looking forward to this book's publication since a New Hampshire bookseller told me this summer it was coming soon. I am impressed with the detailed topographic maps, especially since the maps in my two "Best Hikes with Children" books, by the same publisher, are a bit disappointing.I was glad to see that the author details many safety-related and ethical issues pertaining to hiking with dogs. I own a 4-year-old shepherd/black lab mix, Diamond, who loves to go hiking with me. So this book is perfect for us to plan new adventures.The author has selected hikes which are safe and suitable for dogs, as well as delightful hikes for their human companions. The ten essentials include gear one should carry for dogs (leash, water, portable bowl) as well as obedience training (to be done before the dog goes hiking). The ten canons of trail etiquette are guidelines to ensure that your dog won't offend other hikers, and that you won't lose the privilege of hiking with your dog on the trails.