Wolf Packs® Links to Dogs & Hiking
This page has links to some information that we've found interesting or useful, most of which focuses on hiking with dogs. Of particular note is an Internet mailing list called the Canine Backpackers List.
| Clubs | Dog Sites | Mailing Lists | Books & Magazines | Trails & Resources |
Canine Hiking Clubs
 | Alaskan Malamute Club of America - The AMCA offers two packing titles for Alaskan Malamutes, the Working Pack Dog (WPD) and Working Pack Dog Excellent (WPDX) titles. |
| American Working Collie Association Back-Packing Program - The AWCA offers Backpack Dog (BPD) and Backpack Dog Excellent (BPDX) titles for Collies. |
| Alaskan Malamute HELP League - Offers titles to all breeds in the following areas: Sledding & Skijoring (WTD or WLD); Weight pulling (WWPD), and Backpacking (WPD) |
| Arizona Canine Hikers - Focusing on hikes in northern Arizona (particularly
near Flagstaff and surrounding areas), this club offers hikes with dogs and
a newsletter. For a brochure & application please send your
request along with a SASE to: Northern Arizona Canine Hikers PO Box 51014 Parks, AZ 86018 |
| California Canine Hikers
- Promotes hiking with dogs and offers weekly hikes in southern California
(LA & Orange Counties) and an informative newsletter. Anyone
interested in learning more should send an SASE for an information brochure
& application form: SASE to: California Canine Hikers 2154 Woodlyn Rd. Pasadena, CA 91104-3333 |
| Canine Hiking Club of Arizona - The only dog friendly outdoor club in Arizona, open to all responsible owners and their dogs. |
| Dog Hikers of Georgia - Promotes hiking with dogs and offers a
newsletter and hikes in Georgia. Write to: Dog Hikers of Georgia 270 South Atlanta St. Roswell, GA 30075 Phone: (770) 992-2002 FAX: (770) 992-2362 |
| Dog Scouts of America - A fun learning adventure for you and dogs of all breeds. Titles can be earned for backpacking: Pack Dog (PD), Pack Dog Excellent (PDX), and Utility Pack Dog (UPD). |
| Harriman Park Hiking - This group is for those who enjoy hiking with dogs (or without) and walking in NY and NJ (in Harriman Park) and wish to arrange informal hikes with others. Regular Friday group hike, as well as lesser dog friendly hikes earlier in the week. |
| K-9 Trailblazers - A dog hiking club located in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area . Hold monthly, leashed hikes on dog-friendly trails in the area. |
| Samoyed Club of America - The SCA offers three working titles for Samoyeds: Working Samoyed (WS), Working Samoyed Excellent (WSX), and Master Working Samoyed (WSXM). |
| Siberian Husky Club of America - Siberian Huskys in this program may earn two titles: Working Pack Dog (WPD) and Working Pack Dog Excellent (WPDX). |
| Sierra Club K-9 Hiking Committee, Angeles Chapter - Explores trails and remote areas with our canine friends and promotes responsible dog-ownership and behavior in the pursuit of these goals. |
| Tahoe Trail Trekkers - Weekly evening 1-2 hour walks through
October in North Lake Tahoe & Truckee, Northern California. Dogs
welcome. Call (530) 546-3452 or (530) 583-8115 for specifics. |
Dog Sites
| Alaskan Malamute Oregon Rescue - Northern Breed dogs available for adoption (normally make GREAT trail dogs!) |
| Assistance Dog Training Organizations - List of organizations and helpful information about service dog groups |
| Bad Dog Chronicles - Stories about canine's misdeeds |
| The British Mushers Association Sleddog Site - Mushing resources, race results, Ezine |
| Canine World |
| Carting with Your Dog |
| Dogfriendly.com - Online travel guide for dog owners with pictures and descriptions of places. |
| Dog Friendly Hikes near Baltimore - Fun & interesting dog friendly hikes near Baltimore |
| Dog-Play - Many links to various sites that feature fun & unusual dog activities |
| Expedition Samoyeds - A Samoyed kennel operated by one of our customers |
| GORP's Pet Page - Backpacking, hiking and travel information |
| Hiking & Backpacking with Canines - rec.pets.dogs FAQ |
| International Shepherd Network - German Shepherd events around the world |
| Sled Dog Central - An information site for sled dog activities |
| Select Smart - Dog breed selector |
| Skijoring - Cross country skiing with your dog |
| SuperPuppy - Puppy training books and classes |
| Take Your Pet - Pet friendly and up-to-date pet travel source |
| Veternet - Internet's leading directory of pet care professionals |
Internet Mailing Lists
We have a growing page of Canine Mailing Lists, complete with URL links, descriptions, and subscription directions. Below you will find a few of the lists that the staff at Wolf Packs has found interesting.
CANINE BACKPACKERS LIST - This is a
list for those who hike and backpack with dogs. Topics include conditioning, dog
packs, hiking trip journals and hiking areas open to dogs. Other threads include
sledding and skijoring. This list is maintained and moderated by Maggie
Bonham.
SAMFANS L - A forum for the information regarding the
Samoyed, including general information about the breed, rescue, training, health
issues specific to or common in the breed, conformation, obedience, mushing,
therapy, agility, weight pull, packing and any other Samoyed activity. This list
is owned by Sidney Boardman.
Email to: Majordomo@samfans.org
Subject:
Body: subscribe samfans
SLED DOG LIST - This is a list for people who are
interested in dog sports including dog packing, skijoring, mushing,
weight pulling, carting, pulk, and related activities. This list is maintained
and moderated by Margaret Bonham.
TRAILDOG LIST - This is a list for those who hike and backpack with
dogs. Topics include conditioning, dog packs, hiking trip journals and hiking
areas open to dogs. Other threads include sledding and skijoring. This
list is maintained and moderated by Jim Greenway.
WORKING SAM L - For those who are working their Samoyeds in
competitive events such as weight pull, sled racing, skijoring, obedience and
herding.
Email to: majordomo@samfans.org
Subject:
Body: workingsam
Books & Magazines
| Dogs On The Trail - Book covering all the major topics about hiking and backpacking with dogs |
| Good Dog Magazine - The consumer magazine for dog owners |
| Rudelhaus Publishing - Publishers of a monthly magazine Wolf Hybrid Times and several book titles |
Trails & Resources
| Appalachian Trail |
| Bear Safety Tips |
| Bureau of Land Management |
| K9 Majic - Canine Nutritional Health Products |
| Cool Trails - Trails in the western USA & Canada |
| Continental Divide Trail Alliance - To promote, construct, and manage a primitive trail along the Continental Divide |
| Ice Age Trail - a 1,000-mile national and state scenic trail located entirely in Wisconsin |
| Mushing Boot Camp - A three day intensive clinic which offers you hours of hands on experience training your dogs with your own equipment. |
| National Forest Service |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association - Provides information about the PCT and the John Muir Trail |
| Recreational Opportunities on Federal Lands - Information from all of the federal land management agencies and allows you to search for recreation sites by state, agency, or recreational activity (including if pets are allowed) |
| SledDoggin.com – Uniting the dog sledding community, one musher at a time. One of the largest dog sledding communities on the internet; providing FREE resources and information to mushers around the world. |
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