How to carry a German Shepherd up and down ladders on the trail?
I am planning to hike a section of the Bruce Trail next year with my German Shepherd. It's mostly low hills but every once in a while I run into vertical ladders.
How can I carry my German Shepherd up and down ladders?
He is not trained with ladders in any way right now but I can work on it, I have time.
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What you probably need is a dog carry harness (pictured below)
They're relatively easily purchased, though mostly people have them for small rather than large dogs. Finding one rated for an Alsatian may be harder but they're certainly made for military and police use.
You'll need to practice carrying in a controlled environment as much for your own safety as training the dog to the harness.
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