Much to my amazement, my old dog Miko managed to climb a mountain in Vermont at the ripe old age of twelve. It wasn’t a super-high or super-tough climb, but I figured my old man would poop out long before me and my friends did! Instead, he led the way up and all the way back down again. Walking a nature trail or taking a short hike is a great outing for the whole family — dogs included! There are just a few things you need to keep in mind: Know the leash laws for the park you’ll be walking … Continue reading →