In the spirit of return to nature and wilderness: Five tips on how to prepare

To spend a few days outside of civilisation - in the forest, on the ridges of the mountains - away from the hustle of the cities, in the wilderness and ideally with your dog. An imaginary return back to nature is the trend that did not avoid even the world of pets. But what’s actually so tempting about wilderness? And how to prepare yourself and your canine fluffy friend?

Any proud dog owner knows, that there’s no lack of experiences with dog cuddlies. However, increasingly more often, the dog masters want to enjoy new adventures far from cities, in unbridled nature. People are starting to discover the wilderness again. And their dogs can’t be left out. Therefore, a variety of adrenaline activities such as dog dog-trekking or Nordic walking are experiencing their boom. In winter, it’s mushing, for example.

“Instead of the smell of diesel clean mountain air. Instead of asphalt, a forest road. Instead of the roar of engines, a quietly and fully working dog,” one of the fans of sled dogs describes the magic of wilderness. It sounds almost unbelievable. Romantically and dangerously at the same time. While at the same time, you can reminisce about excerpts from the book of your childhood, The Call of the Wild. However, rule number one is: preparation, preparation and again, preparation. Ignorance and the complexity of terrain have betrayed many an adventurer.

Before you let yourself be lured in by the wilderness, study the available information not only about the place where you’re headed, but also about the rules of leash-free movement of dogs in the given season. Some dogs might not need a leash and they naturally hold close to their master. But their still beasts, predators. If you are in a national park or in a protected area, the obligation to have the dog on a leash is in most cases even ordered.

Free roaming can be even dangerous for the dog, especially if you’re moving along steep cliffs.

What else to prepare for before you go? Start with commands that will come in handy during the trek. Among the most basic ones, that the dog should manage on a trek, definitely belong the following ones: come, stop, leave it and drop it. You can train the rest “on the fly”.

Before you run out, don’t forget to check whether you’ve got everything necessary packed for your dog. The list should include: extra pet food, drinking water, dog license (e.g. international certificate of vaccination), blanket or a towel, light (or at least a luminous collar) and a dog backpack.

Tip 1: The comfort and safety of the dog are fundamental. Unless your dog feels well, you won’t enjoy the escape into the wild either. Think of the dog’s needs he has at home. And depending on that, also adapt your trip and the things you’re taking with.

Tip 2: Get a seat and a leash with a damper. You will have free hands and at the same time a secured dog. You can let the dog off leash when you’re alone, when you’ll be sure that it’s safe both for him and your surroundings.

Tip 3: Make sure that the dog was in a dry and warm place all the time. If your dog or is sensitive to the chill or you’ve got a puppy, get him one of the functional outfits. Dog shoes can also come in hand in mountainous terrain.

Tip 4: Get “dog” equipment. Today, some tent manufacturers also sell products designed to withstand the dog onslaught:). If you don’t worry about the floor of your tent so much, then use a blanket as the protective layer (ideally lightweight fleece, which is also warm enough).

Tip 5: Before you set out into a more demanding terrain, train during regular walks. Get the dog used to a dog backpack and a harness. Then try only a single night out - some dogs might be stressed out by a stay in a tent at first.  Therefore, get them used to it gradually.

Is the wilderness also calling you already? What are your favourite places?

 

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