Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club
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Pack Hiking

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Pack Dog hikes offer an opportunity to get back to nature amongst the support and encouragement of other Swissy owners. Hike intensity will vary with terrain, but this is a sport that most Swissies can excel in with just a little effort put towards preparation. Dogs need to be fit and ready to carry 20% of their body weight over a trail;  Owners must be fit enough to tag along.
 
Earning a Pack Dog Leg(s) towards a title requires the dog/handler team to complete a ten mile hike, two 8 mile hikes held on consecutive days, or a 5 mile (each way) primitive overnight camping trip.

The dog carries a sturdy back pack loaded with a 20 or 30 percent of its body weight. Pack weight can only be reduced through the hike by normal consumption of water and snacks carried.

The legs can then be applied toward appropriate titles including:
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  • NWPD-Novice Working Pack Dog,
  • WPD-Working Pack Dog, or
  • WPDX-Working Pack Dog Excellent.
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  • Home
  • Our Club
    • Our Mission
    • Officers & Board Members
    • Events >
      • Event Calendar
      • List of Upcoming Events
      • Submit Event Suggestions
    • By-Laws
    • Regional Clubs
    • National Club
  • Swissy Activities
    • The Versatile Swissy!
    • Therapy Dog
    • Weight Pulling
    • Herding
    • Conformation
    • Carting/Drafting
    • Agility
    • Farm Dog
    • Obedience/Rally
    • Pack Hike
    • Tracking
  • Swissy Info
    • Breed History
    • Breed Standard
    • Health
  • Meet Us!
    • Where We Are!
    • Fun Photos!
    • Members of the Month
  • Member Services
    • Breeders
    • Dog Day Care
    • Dog Sitting Services
    • Dog Training
  • MAGS Store
  • Contact