Over on Canadian Cycling Magazine, I talked to people with much bigger dogs than mine—and a dog trainer!—to get tips about how to turn any pup into a trail dog. (DW enjoys a good hike but his tiny dachshund legs wouldn’t make it through a MTB ride!)

Check it out if you’re contemplating getting a pup or have one you wish could ride with you!

How to train a trail dog

(not a trail dog)

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