Long hikes with your dog might look like a walk in the park — leash clipped, snacks packed, and off you trot. But anyone who’s spent a full day pounding the hills knows the real deal: dogs need almost everything we do. Water, calories, protection, comfort, and a solid plan for the unexpected. The right…
Taking your dog on an all-day hike sounds simple – clip the lead on, grab a snack, and off you go.
In reality, a brilliant day out usually starts a few weeks earlier.
Dogs are enthusiastic to the point of recklessness. They’ll happily power on long after they should’ve stopped, which is why preparing them properly is the difference between a great memory… and a very sore, unimpressed dog who suddenly “doesn’t like walking anymore.”
Here’s how to build your dog up for longer days out on UK trails – sensibly, safely, and without overthinking it.
