Book Store for Trail Dog Owners

We stock a few books which are great for learning about backpacking, hiking, and enjoying the backcountry with dogs. Click on any of the book titles below (in bold).

A Guide To Backpacking With Your Dog

A Guide To Backpacking With Your Dog (Revised Edition)
by Charlene LaBelle

This book offers ideas about selecting and fitting a dog pack, what to pack, basic conditioning, training guidelines, day hikes & overnighters, packing titles for dogs, and finding the perfect places to explore. Various equipment is discussed.

This one is a classic. We are very proud that our dogs, Lightning and Nimbus, grace it's cover.

108 pages, photographs, 6" x 9", soft cover, 2004

You might enjoy reading the author's comments (scroll down to An Experienced Hiker's Comments) about our dog packs.

Hiking With Dogs

Hiking With Dogs, Becoming a Wilderness-Wise Dog Owner ( 2nd Edition)
by Linda B. Mullally

The author shares her experiences and insights about hiking and backpacking the eastern Sierra with her two dogs. She includes detailed recommendations on raising a hiking dog, bonding, training, equipment, trail etiquette, and preventing wildlife conflicts, with a special section on dog-friendly public lands.

89 pages, 4" x 7", soft cover

Dog First Aid

Dog First Aid (Revised Edition)
by Randy Acker, DVM

Emergency care for the hunting, working, and outdoor dog. A pocket field guide covers the injuries and problems that your dog can encounter in the field - presenting symptoms and treatment. This little book is packed with useful information, and is a great item to keep in your dog's pack.

92 pages, 4" x 6", easy-open, lay-flat binding, soft cover