Activities For Dogs In Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Though the Long X Trail isn't the longest trail on this guide, you and your dog will still need to pace yourself if you plan on finishing the entire trail without being winded or out of breath. Try this trick to keep your stamina up throughout the walk; breath in when you take your first step and don't breath out until you've taken four steps. Walk four more steps before breathing in before walking four steps and breathing out. Find your rhythm and stick to it throughout the walk.

While there aren't really any dangerous animals that inhabit the Long X Trail per se, there are a number of smaller woodland creatures that may trigger your dog's chase instinct. It's for this reason, primarily, that you'll want to keep a firm grip on your dog's leash and ensure that they're walking by your side throughout the entire trip. If you know your dog really struggles with chasing small animals, consider completing a few obedience training courses with them long before hitting the road.

Despite having the option to walk across all 150 miles of the Maah Daah Hey Trail with your dog, it's not really a good idea to try walking a great distance in one sitting (especially if you and your dog aren't all that experienced at hiking.) The way most visitors take on this massive is trail is by segmenting their hikes and only walking a certain distance before calling it a day. Using a map or some kind of GPS, look at an image of the map and plot out how much ground you intend to cover with your pet for one particular trip.

If you're visiting North Dakota as part of a trip, and you're absolutely dead set on crossing the entire Maah Daah Hey Trail with your dog before you leave the state, then you'll want to set aside a few days to that end as you're basically going to have to camp near the trail; you and your dog will have to cross a certain amount of miles for the day before camping out for the night. Travelling this way, you and your dog should be able to finish traversing the entire length of the trail within about a week's time. Set up camp each evening well before nightfall. Keep your pup with you at all times and be sure to leave the folks back home your intended trekking and return plans. While exploring the region, respect the animals that make the trail their home and leave each area in pristine condition.

It takes the average person about 20 minutes to walk a mile if they're moving at a slow and casual pace. You can half that time, however, if you and your dog are moving quickly. It's really up to you; would you like to get a workout with your dog by trying to complete this trail via walking as quickly as the both of you can (without running) or would you prefer to take your time and complete this trail with your pet at your own pace?

Though not one of the trail's that will allow you and your pet to get too close to some of the park's many rolling hills, the Medora path has plenty of great views; you and your dog will still be able to see the hill and mountain tops from a distance while the both of you will be surrounded by vast patches of grass that stretch on for miles. You'll both also be able to see flocks of birds soaring through the air from time to time as well. Don't allow your companion to try and chase after the birds, though - keep your dog close and well mannered while on the trail. Pick up after your dog when necessary and respect the flora and fauna discovered along your trek.