Would a dog-weight-backpack- hiking-thing be good to put on my Canaan Dog during walks?

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Zawmbeh

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I've seen Cesar(Dog Whisperer) use them on big breeds like Rottweilers and then some herding dogs...
Will it tire him out more, or help keep him focused on the path and keep him mentally stimulated?

Thanks,
Georgie needs something more 'cause 3 mile walks aren't keeping him satisfied. : P
 
Any dog who is aprox. as tall as he is long is a good candidate for a doggy backpack. Long backed breeds are the ones who really should not ever have a backpack.

The most important thing is to make sure it has a very good fit. Do NOT buy a backpack without trying it on your dog first. Start off with nothing in the back pack. Make sure she's comfortable and well used to it before adding any weight. Always add weight evenly on both sides and start small. Never use more than a third of your dogs total body weight.

For some dogs it really does add to the workout. For others, they can still just go on and on forever.
 
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