He's considered the route, figured it out, and made his way up. Once he gets there, he's rewarded - with beef jerky every time. Like humans, dogs must develop calluses on their feet. If they aren't used to run- ning on rocks, their foot pads can get sore and bleed. Train with your dog in terrain similar to where you are planning to hike.
Dogs love to chase creatures.
Keeping your dog on a leash will prevent most face-offs. But porcupine and skunk encounters are common. Other solutions include tomato juice or 10 percent white vinegar in water. Dogs often will surprise rattlesnakes. If they have a snakebite, get them quickly to your vet for emergency treatment.