Eco-Dog Activities

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posted by Annie B. Bond Apr 15, 2008 6:00 am

filed under: Pets, Behavior, Everyday Pet Care

Taking your dog hiking is a great green activity, as long as you guys follow the “leave no trace” doctrine (i.e. don’t leave doggy-doo, human or doggie snack remnants, bloodied animals your dog “played” with, or fragile plants with broken branches or stems trampled by an overzealous pooch).

Here are some other great ways to keep your dog Earth-friendly:

1. Do some research into leashes. Retractable leashes are excellent for travel because you can give dogs their run, or hold them close by.

2. Make sure you go with some sort of container for doggy-do. Bags are available that clip conveniently onto retractable leashes.

3. Pick up one of the Dog Lover’s Companion series books that reveals cool places to take your dogs in different locations.

4. Make sure you have a source of water for your pets at all times.

5. Never leave a pet inside a car with the windows completely closed.

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Blake G. says
Jul 23, 2008 1:31 PM

Never leave your dog in the car period really. Rolling down the windows a few inches is not enough. It only takes one mistake, and all the "I thought it would be ok", "It was only for 5 mins.", "I cracked the windows for her." will not bring back your dead dog.

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Lori Hicks says
Apr 15, 2008 7:48 AM

We always walk with bags so we can pick up our little "gifts" that happen along the way. My dogs also us harnesses and retractable leashes.

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Jessica E. says
Dec 14, 2007 2:20 AM

I like this. Thanks

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Sevor Benard says
Aug 28, 2007 3:12 AM

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Kari Dyrdahl says
May 17, 2007 2:56 PM

Good Advice!!

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