Third Time's Charm

After working towards longer and longer hikes (Jack can handle 3 miles no problem now), we decided to take a break and try a shorter hike with some additional weight.  Before his amputation, we bought Ruffwear’s Palisades Pack, which comes with a Ruffwear Harness and the saddle bags/water reservoirs  for backpacking.  Jack no longer carries real weight in the saddle bags, but I have noticed they’re handy for adding small things in, to set him off balance when we’re walking/hiking and make him strengthen different parts of his body.

Yesterday we took off on the 2.1 mile wooded trail near our house for a much-needed hike.  Jack carried a collapsible water bowl and the leashes with absolutely no problem.  He never lagged behind his four-pawed siblings and didn’t hesitate to dart off into the brush after rabbits like he loves to.

All in all, I think we’re getting back to a great level of fitness.  I don’t think we’ll ever tackle those day-long hikes that we used to do, but who knows what we can accomplish?

Water break with the little brother, Toby.

Swim break with sister Abbey!

~ by Jack & Jill on August 25, 2012 .