Puppy Care
Hiking and Camping
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If you enjoy hiking or camping, your puppy can be a great companion. Because you will be in public places where sick dogs may have been and where wildlife lives, your puppy must have all her shots before you take her hiking or camping. For camping alone, your puppy doesn't have to reach her full maturity, but if you want her to hike or carry a backpack, wait until her bones are mature, or you could cause her injury. As always, before any physical activity it's important to get your puppy a thorough veterinary checkup to ensure that she's in good health and is a good candidate for the activity. It's best to start out with short trips and gradually work up to longer ones to increase her stamina and gradually get her used to the exercise and experience. Before camping or hiking with your puppy, make sure that you understand all the rules for the place you'll be visiting. Some trails and campsites do not allow dogs. Puppies who hike or camp must have excellent manners. They will be exposed to different people and be expected to behave themselves at campsites and not disturb your fellow campers. Teach
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