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Dogs in mountain huts

Snowfreak13. 07. 2008 17:22:55

Question. Does anyone know how it is with overnight stays of four-legged friends in mountain huts? Thanks.

Lj13. 07. 2008 17:36:03

It's best to call the huts before the tour where you plan to stay and inquire, so there are no unnecessary disappointments later.

Snowfreak13. 07. 2008 17:40:25

thanks

Pina29. 07. 2008 09:00:19

I like dogs otherwise, but the attitude of dog owners bothers me, who let them run wild around. Recently in the middle of Triglav National Park I experienced a dog chasing a chamois... jezen

Leash the dogs, dear dog owners!

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turbo29. 07. 2008 21:12:48

Dogs on leashes....
Nothing to it, I agree. But I've often been tempted to put some mountaineer on a leash (chain) in a hut!!!
A few rounds, and many behave worse than four-legged friends.......
Now to the point:
They probably won't let you into the hut with a dog. But a colleague overnighted without issues in summer in winter rooms at Dolič and Prehodavci with dog at his feet. His golden retriever is well-behaved, quiet at night....Depends on the warden...hard on communal bunks, but maybe in a small room...good luck!!!

mravlja12327. 08. 2009 10:59:55

By the way, does anyone know the easiest way to carry a dog over harder parts of the trail (e.g. some secured climbing path)? I went to Ledine through Žrelo and someone carried a German shepherd right under the armpit (I don't like that way). I have a medium-sized dog (Istrian hound).

mosovnik27. 08. 2009 12:56:00

If the dog is not used to rocks, sheer drops etc., don't take him because something unpleasant can happen quickly. Especially not as you described, carrying the four-legged one over the dangerous section. Namely, an accident with unforeseen consequences can happen quickly. You probably saw what happened in Repov kot about a year ago.
Otherwise, if the four-legged one is already a high-mountain companion, you need gear for him too: suitable carrier with clip, prusik for belay, maybe booties (my labrador doesn't have them), not to mention food and water.
Definitely need to gradually habituate the dog to high-mountain walking.

ogo27. 08. 2009 12:57:37

I put mine straight into the backpack. I hang it as high as possible from the waist up so during climbing I don't kick into it with my feet. It's good to clip it around the waist too, so that it's as fixed as possible. Anyway, my pup is a dwarf German Spitz so no space issue in the bag.

mravlja12327. 08. 2009 22:24:48

ogo, you have to get the dog used to the backpack already when it's still a puppy

Fazo27. 08. 2009 22:40:50

Ruffwear company makes solid dog harnesses with which you can lift him too. For autumn they announced they will start selling "climbing" harnesses for dogs with which you can safely clip and lift him...
[url=http://www.ruffwear.com/]Click!Click![/url]

Best, Matevž

P.S.: stuff is maybe available at Kibuba here, if not in stock they order and deliver.

heinz28. 08. 2009 08:10:05

Yesterday with my Rex we climbed a bit; I encouraged him to go a "step" ahead of me, so on longer jumps I gave him support. At the top he was as happy as a human who succeeded in something.
Usually, when off leash and we face a tougher obstacle, he starts looking for a way out on the other side, which of course can be dangerous on ridges!
That's why it's better to leash him beforehand.
On very demanding paths I don't take him along. (why torture the animal?)

Kriška28. 08. 2009 08:52:11

I'm interested in how you solve the problem of walking on sharp stones, do paw pads get damaged? Recently on one (over)crowded hill path mostly on scree I saw a small dog descending limping on 3 legs, apparently hurt one (only one?) on sharp stones.

mravlja12328. 08. 2009 10:03:40

My dog has very sensitive skin so injures it often and limps even if not on sharp stones. At the vet got tablets that help healing so can get injections too. I think pad vulnerability depends on breed. LP velik nasmeh

Fazo28. 08. 2009 10:17:46

For a dog you can get "gojzarke" from the same company as mentioned above. Vibram sole, breathable, good grip, doesn't fall off... A bit of a problem getting the dog used to wearing them, but you can train it. Many train with (yes, you heard right) condoms. Only problem is when you go to the pharmacy (as a man) and say you want the strongest condoms... and then when the pharmacist smiles at you, you say: they're for the dog, y'know! velik nasmeh

heinz28. 08. 2009 15:00:22

Fazo you're nuts!
My Rexi has been on more mountains than most people, and I have to say problems were only sometimes on shady paths due to snow that stuck between his pads and fur.. That can be solved on the spot too, if you're attentive and help him clean.
With a dog to the mountains? Better than with many others!

birch28. 08. 2009 19:54:55

Reading comments and I have to join the talk. I go to the mountains too - not very high, with my doggy. Have to say he watches me better than any climbing partner or hiking buddy. When we go on weird steep parts, he goes ahead and looks back at me and under my feet, like checking if I'm stepping right. When I tell him: IT'LL BE OK or IT'S FINE, he goes on. Luckily in Zadnja Trenta he was behind me, otherwise the viper would've surely bitten him, he's so small and curious. Like sensing something, I told him to wait.
OGO gave me an idea how I can help him sometimes. I was already thinking of getting a baby carrier ŠTORKLJA and modifying it.

Best regards to all and many more nice hikes in our beautiful little country - with doggies or without. nasmeh