Like many activities, hiking was necessary during the coronavirus. People are increasingly wanting to get out of their homes, to exercise in the fresh air, while maintaining social distance.

Hiking is perfect all the time and requires no special skills. However, care should be taken with the equipment and props to take with you when it comes to hiking.

During the pandemic, the demand for dogs increased, whether they were bought, rescued, or housed from shelters. It can also be noticed that more and more dog keepers are hiking with their pets, and that is a very positive moment.

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Author Allison Olmsted tells Forbes that she has been hiking for more than 20 years and currently has two golden retrievers that she carries in the woods almost every day. They were trained to explore the area, but not all dogs were allowed to roam freely in all places. For example, most National Parks did not allow dogs outside the car at all, and many state and local parks had similar rules.

Furthermore, she will point out some rules for how we should behave while hiking and what equipment we should bring with us.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash: The Roamer leash is one of the most proven and trusted brands and is specially designed for walking or running with your dog. Two things can set it apart. First, like several active Ruffwear models, it can be worn either around your wrist or waist, for a free connection of the arms with a quick adjustment. Second, it is made of excellent bungee material for built-in stretch and shock absorption, which gives your best friend a little more space to walk around and avoids sudden jerks towards you, especially in unsafe terrain such as while climbing rocks.

Kurgo Collapsa Bowl: Every dog needs water, above all, it is the most important thing in every climb. If the dog is not given water, there may be a risk of dehydration. On the market, there are many portable dog plates, but most are a kind of waterproof cloth bag, and these are harder to dry, clean, and carry out of your pack.

So the Collapsa bowl, which is in the shape of a wedding cake, collapses flat and has a hole in the edge, can be easily attached to the outside of the backpack with a carabiner. It is also very useful because it is easy to clean and can be used not only for water but also for food. It has 24 ounces, is made of silicone for food, which is free of PVC and BPA, and is safe even for the top dishwasher.

Kurgo Go Tech Harness is a minimalist and lightweight vest that provides balance when moving the dog and does not bother him while tied to the belt, is designed specifically for running and walking, offers chest protection, and is very well made. Kurgo is a company that is well known for its quality outdoor and travel equipment for dogs.

Shield Insect Dog Equipment: Dogs are even more vulnerable to ticks and insect bites than we are, especially because you do not want to spray them with DEET-based repellents, which are the most effective. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the worst tick-borne diseases affecting dogs are Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Cod fever, Babesiosis, Bartonellosis, and Hepatozonosis, all of which can have serious health consequences. Dogs in or traveling to high-risk areas should be on some form of prescription tick prescription, but also, Insect Shield, a fabric impregnated with safe and protective permethrin, is a good supplement. This fabric has proven to be effective.

Ruffwear Approach Dog Pack: This is certainly not necessary, but for longer increments, you will need food and water, and for your dog. Sport puppies can easily carry their equipment in a saddle-style backpack, and if you want to make a long trip overnight with camping, this becomes more important because your puppy will need even more food and accessories like a bed or blanket, and you can not carry so many things on your back.

Boots: Not every dog should have shoes but it depends a lot on which terrain you will walk. Many mountaineers who go with their dogs take care of the safety of their pets’ feet because the road can be too rough.

Acme Thunderer Whistle: If your dog is not trained to respond to a whistle, it is not important to wear it. But trained dogs turn on the whistle because it attracts their attention better than your voice, which is also neutral, emotionless, and not subject to flex interpretation.

Ruffwear Beacon Safety Light: Beacon is a high-performance safety light and has the role of keeping dogs visible in low light or dark conditions. It is durable and waterproof, it is simple to use with a quick clip that attaches to clothes. It is charging, with indicator lights to warn you when the battery is low.

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