[Cdt-l] Thank you all for your advice

[Michael Cravens]

Thank you all for your advice, it’s very much appreciated.  As far as starting early goes, it looks like I should talk with my hiking partner about pushing our start date forward some.  
 
I know the thruhiking dog thing can be controversial, and a lot of people have extreme feelings about it, but I assure you all that I love my dog very much and I’m approaching our hike together very cautiously.  He’s young, healthy, energetic, obedient, and loves to be in the field as much as I do; and, to be completely honest, I don’t want spend six months away from him and I think the same would be true for his feelings towards me.  What I’m hoping for is some sound advice from people that have hiked with dogs in arid/hot conditions and how they dealt with getting around the national parks. 
 
Thanks again,
 
Mike
 
http://michaelcravens.com
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