Exploring life with your dog is at the forefront of HundEnergys’ brand inspiration however making sure you do so without pushing you or your dogs capabilities is just as important.
Whilst travelling across Europe with Pacha, our Hungarian Vizsla, we knew scaling some of the most beautiful mountains in the world was top of our list but doing this with a dog in tow was something that was completely new to us.
Pacha is the classic velcro dog. No matter where you are or what you’re up to she wants to be stuck to your side so in loads of ways this was great. She learned to paddle board, fearlessly jump on boat rides with us, and with that, hit a few mountain peaks along the way.
It’s definitely true, some of the best views are after the hardest climbs so we have laid out a few tips to take into consideration if you’re thinking of tackling a summit.
First things first…
Always be prepared to turn back if it gets too much.
Whilst getting that Instagram worthy photo of you and your dog at the summit might be at the forefront of your mind, the moment you feel you’re unable to sacrifice any sort of control over your dog to support your own stabilising is when it’s time to call it quits.
Use the right kit and keep on a leash.
Unless your dog has grown up in these surroundings, always keep your dog on a leash. Also remember there will still more than likely be critters up on the mountain side which can easily become a distraction for your dog.
Keep an eye on the weather.
The mountains have their forecast, even if you’ve looked at the weather online, make sure you keep an eye on any looming dark clouds or changes in the wind. Remember it’s a lot colder up top than on the ground.
Take it all in.
Sometimes being at a lower level and looking up at the mountains gives you the best views anyway. Breath in the moment, share the experience with your dog and you’ll make memories to last a lifetime.
In light of Mountain Month we are running a competition to win a free Mountain Range collar of choice!
Just tag us in your epic adventures on Instagram using the hashtag #pawstoroam and winner will be announced 31st July!
