Well a little update. We went on a 48 mile trip and i was pleasantly surprised. The first day was 17 or so. Couldn't even get him to keep from wagging his tail!!! Was a happy as could be. Even chased the deer and elk out of our camp several times.
But the first day was all or mostly all mud. The second day started into some rocky trails. It was a 12 mile round trip back to camp. About 3/4 the way he wasn't doing good so i took off his pack and gave him a treat and it revitalized him to get back to camp.
I was worried for the next day as we were still 17 miles from the truck. He woke up stiff and his paws had a few minor cuts. After about a mile i could tell he would be just fine. Was out in front leading the charge. About half way though he felt the urge to chase a squirrel over some dead fall and down a bank. He ran back up to the trail and wouldn't go an further.
After some whinning and a five min. break he was back in front and didn't slow down till the truck was in sight.
We just got home five min. ago and hes hurting as much as i am. Were both dog tired but in good spirts.
Thanks for all the advice. I think that maybe if i just keep taking him he will do better and better with time.
Last edited by twintips16; 06/16/13.
