go up What are the Basic Risks for dogs in the Mountains?
Playing in the mountains is great for your dog, as they get to run, play and get tons of exercise, socialization and have loads of fun. There are some inherent risks that we do our best to minimize but are impossible to avoid 100% of the time on every hike. On the Santa Monica mountain hikes, we might encounter the following: Fox Tails are out there in the summer time. We strongly agree with the owners of dogs with very thick, curly or long hair who clip their dogs hair down to help prevent foxtails from sticking to the hair and becoming hidden beneath it. After the hikes we do try and remove any Foxtails that we can see, but to help guard against foxtails, many doggie owners give their dogs a thorough “grooming” after their dog has possibly come into contact with these plants. This includes combing through the dog’s coat with a fine-tooth comb. Owners should also examine the dog’s entire body, especially the undersides of the paws, the armpits, stomach and inside the ears. If you susp
