Tips on how to "HIKE YOUR DOGS HIKE"

In this video I am going to offer some tips on some of the things I have learned whilst hiking with my dog Gus. As you watch this video keep in mind I am not a vet nor a professional whatever. These are only my opinions and experiences I have had hiking and backpacking with my Cattledog. The tips on hiking with your dog I offer are always open for constructive criticism. Please by all means feel free to comment below.

My LighterPack Gear List
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Multi-day under 5 days - https://lighterpack.com/r/67qtq2
Multi-day over 5 days - https://lighterpack.com/r/67qtq2
Day Hikes - https://lighterpack.com/r/60yvoe
Gus’s Gear List - https://lighterpack.com/r/dwjn0f

Gus’s Pack Contents
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Groundbird Gear Packs
Ruffwear Grip Trex Booties
2L of Water
Food
Halo Kibbles
Treats – I try to bring high caloric treats
Mushers Secret
Bug Spray - GNC makes a pet friendly bug spray which seems to work well. GNC Pet safe insect Repellent
Tick Removal tool
Small First Aid kit
Poop bags and a zip lock freezer bag to put used bags in
Bandana
Water/food bowl

Gus’s Additional Gear for Overnight and Multi-Day Hikes
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I carry these items for Gus
750 fill custom down quilt from CRO - https://www.cedarridgegear.com/ (Friend)
Closed cell foam sleeping pad (I cut this down shorter to fit Gus)
RexSpecs
Rescue Harness - https://www.fidoprotection.com/fido-pro-airlift
Groundbird Gear Dog Pack - https://www.groundbirdgear.com/
** Gus’s pack typically never exceed 6lbs. I pack most of his food.**

Camera Equipment
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Canon M50
Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 Image Stabilization STM
Samsung Galaxy s21 Ultra
GoPro 9 black
GoPro 10 Black
Peak Design Capture Camera Clip
Mavic Mini Drone

My Gear List
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ULA Circuit
Osprey Exos 58
Osprey Manta AG 34
Osprey Xenith 88
Klymit Static V2
Darn Tough Wool Socks
Toaks 750 ml pot
Toaks Spoon
Water Bottle Pouch - https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustinsUL (Friend)
Cell Phone Pouch - https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustinsUL (Friend)
Leki Trekking Poles

Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking poles
**I won these Trekking poles from Homemade Wanderlust