<p>Hello friends  and welcome to WALK9 radio, your source for everything backpacking with dogs from your first over nighter to a life changing thru-hike!<br/><br/>In this episode I talk about paws and conditioning vs. booties. I share advice for toughening pads as well as getting the most out of your dogs pads so they can have a enjoyable time on the trail, and talk about times when boots can be really helpful. </p><p><br/>If you enjoy this show please subscribe, share with your dog loving friends, and give us a review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. </p><p><br/></p><p> Contact via email: [email protected]</p><p> Follow <a href='https://www.instagram.com/walk9radio/'>@walk9radio</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tidelinetoalpine/'>@tidelinetoalpine</a> on Instagram </p><p> Follow <a href='https://www.facebook.com/tidelinetoalpine/?ref=bookmarks'>Tideline to Alpine</a> on Facebook </p><p> Check out more about us on our website <a href='http://www.tidelinetoalpine.com'>www.tidelinetoalpine.com</a></p><p><br/></p>