Links for Trail Dawgs

Review links from your group.

1. National Park and Trails
     Just a good starting point!

2. Rails to Trails Conservancy
     Rail trails in the U.S.

3. Newf Goodies-Trail Dog
     A good site to peruse, many questions answered here and great info!

4. Dog Gear and Hiking info
     You can get some great instructions to make collars, booties, harnesses etc here as well as great hiking (and camping) advice!

5. General Backpacking Info
     Just a good starter site for backpacking, including: what type of pack you would want, what to put in it, taking care of your dog backpacking etc.

6. Backpacking Doggy Style: Basics for Hiking with Dogs
     Includes hiking info and suggestions, First aid kit items etc. Pretty much another "basic" site with good info.

7. Importance of Conditioning
     Just like the title says, this is an article on proper sense in conditioning your dog and when to start.

8. Backpacking with Your Dog
     A more detailed article (longer) with info on how much your dog can carry, design of the pack and backpacking basics.