Untitled Document Ahhhh. The leaves are green, the sun is shining, your shoulders are brown and your legs are bare. Heading into the outdoor world with your canine companion can be twice as much fun as going alone.
Dogs are ideal trail and fireside companions.
They never complain that you burned the hamburgers or forgot the bug spray, or missed the turn on the lake loop trail. They're just happy to be with you, whether it's lounging around in camp or pushing on for another mile. And your dog probably loves the fresh air and exercise even more than you do. Smith offers practical tips on travel preparations for your dog. She covers everything from getting your veterinarian's okay to preparing a doggie first aid kit to the obedience skills that are an absolute must for traveling pets.