Best Hikes With Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont [Paperback]

Lisa Densmore (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best Hikes with Dogs | Publication Date: August 20, 2005

60 hikes selected to delight your dog (and you) in New Hampshire and Vermont—all close to urban areas.

·Trails rated 1-4 paws to show difficulty for dog owners and their four-legged friends
·Terrain that’s hazard free and easy on the paws
·On most trails, no leashes required and no large crowds

Lisa Densmore hiked more than 300 miles in New Hampshire and Vermont mostly with her faithful trail companion Bravo, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, but also with other dogs, while researching this book. Here she shares her favorite trails of easy day hikes to overnight backpacking trips, presented through canine-centric eyes. These hikes will delight both you and your pet with panoramic views, long ridge walks, lush forests, and pristine lakes.

Advice is given on topics such as proper canine trail etiquette, wildlife encounters, and weather concerns. Additional features include what to pack for your pooch, including the Ten Canine Essentials, a doggy first aid kit, and a Trail Finder chart that lists hikes by length, terrain, difficulty for dogs, and more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A great resource for any type of dog and owner." -- KidsVT

A bible for all who love to hike in New England with their canine companions. -- The Critter Exchange

Anyone who hikes with dogs would benefit from this book. -- Vermont Sports

About the Author

LISA DENSMORE is an Emmy© award-winning television host and producer who specializes in outdoor, sports, and adventure programming. Currently co-host and field producer for Wildlife Journal, which airs on PBS stations in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, she is rarely in the woods without one or both of her Chesapeake Bay retrievers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 253 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books (August 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898869889
• ISBN-13: 978-0898869880
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #715,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dog-Friendly Hiking, September 17, 2005

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Cynthia Gray (New Hampshire/Vermont resident) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Hikes With Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont (Paperback)

I had been looking forward to this book's publication since a New Hampshire bookseller told me this summer it was coming soon. I live in Vermont 7 months of the year, and New Hampshire the remaining 5. I own a 4-year-old shepherd/black lab mix, Diamond, who loves to go hiking with me. So this book is perfect for us to plan new adventures.

The author has selected hikes which are safe and suitable for dogs, as well as delightful hikes for their human companions. I was glad to see some of my favorite hikes are included in the book, and there are many others I look forward to doing with Diamond.

The hikes are rated from one to four paws for difficulty, and dog regulations specific to each hike (proof of rabies, leash laws) are given. I am impressed with the detailed topographic maps, especially since the maps in my two "Best Hikes with Children" books, by the same publisher, are a bit disappointing.

I was glad to see that the author details many safety-related and ethical issues pertaining to hiking with dogs. The ten essentials include gear one should carry for dogs (leash, water, portable bowl) as well as obedience training (to be done before the dog goes hiking). The ten canons of trail etiquette are guidelines to ensure that your dog won't offend other hikers, and that you won't lose the privilege of hiking with your dog on the trails.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, March 28, 2011

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This review is from: Best Hikes With Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont (Paperback)

Excellent book, you won't be disappointed! Good maps, good descriptions, and tips about traffic on the trail, etc. I am new to Vermont (from PA) and this helped me find many great day hikes with my dog and friends.

Highly recommended! I only wish there were a few more hikes around the South Royalton area (east-central VT). There's a small hole in the hikes for that area, which is where I live....

5.0 out of 5 stars Been There Done That, February 16, 2011

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This review is from: Best Hikes With Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont (Paperback)

For anyone that loves their dog then this book is must.

So you're strong and able but can your dog hike the trail you want to summit? Read this book!

Trust me. On a hot summer day the worst feeling in the world is that if you prepared enough for those big brown eyes that are totally done with your hike.

Great read.

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