Dogs

March 29, 2004

Would it be a good or a bad idea to take my dogs with me? Would taking one at a time be better or none at all?

March 29, 2004

If the dogs are allowed in the area, why not? Some caches say in the description if the park is dog friendly. There are even dog-themed caches, like this one or this one.

1.6k · March 29, 2004

I'm close to nearing my 18th find right now, and all but two of those have been dog assissted. And one the dog came but we found out that dogs were not allowed.

If you think you can control your dog, sure bring them along, and get them a good walk, and a nice ride in the car.

My golden even found a cache before...

1.4k · March 29, 2004

If I can't take my little Texas Chihuahua with me, then I don't wanna go!

Texas Chihuahua.

March 29, 2004

Very cute! I love Great Danes! I like your name too!

2.5k · March 29, 2004

Would it be a good or a bad idea to take my dogs with me? Would taking one at a time be better or none at all?

I would let them live out their lives. Just because you are gone doesn't mean they can't still live happy lives. Hope you can hang on a little bit longer.

1.6k · March 29, 2004

Might as well show you a picture of Casey, the Golden Cache Retriever.

She's really one of only two factors that have kept me in this game.

Casey, The Golden Cache Retriever

March 29, 2004

Gotta Have Dogs!!!!

We tried taking all three with us...ONCE. The term cluster ---- comes to mind. We now take one at a time and rotate. While out this morning we took big dog, the Newf. This afternoon, we took our miniature schnauzer. Gizmo doesn't get to go as often yet, being so tiny (5 pounds) and hairless, he gets really cold fast. But I anticipate taking him more, as the weather gets warmer. Having a dog is always a good reason to be in an odd area poking around if a muggle happens to walk by. They just assume your dog lost a ball or something.

2.6k · March 29, 2004

If I can't take my little Texas Chihuahua with me, then I don't wanna go!

Texas Chihuahua.

Nice Boston.

March 29, 2004

If our dogs can’t go… we don’t go. And that applies to all weekend/vacation activities.

March 29, 2004

I have to she's the only one that can find a cache.

I can get close,and just say find the cache...and the hunt is on.

You aught to see it it's hilarious.

OBG

March 29, 2004

yes, dogs are a good thing.

Bec

1.3k · March 29, 2004

Dog goes with me most of the time. He seems to enjoy the trails etc. Wears him out so it makes for a nice evening too. Jack Russells are great!!! He knows what the "Geocaching backpack" is.

One note though, please keep your dog on a leash and under control so that he/she/they don't disrupt others. And, please don't forget they need water breaks too!!!

HAPPY CACHING from Tix&Chiggers and Traveling Buddy

Edited March 29, 2004 by Tix&Chiggers

March 29, 2004

My wife and I take our 10lb poodle with us. We went on a 5 mile trek over the weekend and she held on the whole way. Just don't forget treats and water. They get hungry and thirsty too.

March 29, 2004

My dogs love it and I haven't been on a cache without 'em in 3 yrs.

March 29, 2004

Dog goes with me most of the time. He seems to enjoy the trails etc. Wears him out so it makes for a nice evening too. Jack Russells are great!!! He knows what the "Geocaching backpack" is.

One note though, please keep your dog on a leash and under control so that he/she/they don't disrupt others. And, please don't forget they need water breaks too!!!

HAPPY CACHING from Tix&Chiggers and Traveling Buddy

Oh my gosh -- JRTs do make great geodogs! Peanut is my main caching dog (the greyhounds are a big less adventurous!) and she is a Jack Russel and Rat Terrier mix. She can get low under brush, and even leaps high branches (in a single bound!) She will even run right up to the cache (I think she smells the previous cachers.)

I get her leashed as well, and with all dogs -- be sure to CIPO (Cache In Poop Out!)

Bec

5.3k · March 29, 2004

I would let them live out their lives. Just because you are gone doesn't mean they can't still live happy lives. Hope you can hang on a little bit longer.

9.5k · March 29, 2004

I would let them live out their lives. Just because you are gone doesn't mean they can't still live happy lives. Hope you can hang on a little bit longer.

Yah LMAO on that one.

I try to take my puppy along all the time. He knows when I pick up my GPS it's time for his walk. So now the weather is good, I try to go after the ones that provide a good walk or hike.

March 29, 2004

i take my lab milo with us. he is just happy to be out with us. of course all i have to say is get in the jeep and he's ready to go.

3.9k · March 29, 2004

I wish I had a dog. I had one 8 years ago...her name was George, she would have loved caching. She died from an adverse reaction to being treated for heart worms.

Now all I have is 5 cats that could care less about caching. Their hobby is pouncing on me in the middle of the night and scaring the heck out of me.

If I ever get another dog (please, please honey can I have one?) I'll take it on all cache hunts. I'll also name him/her George in honor of my lost friend. I miss you George, you would have loved this.

El Diablo

March 29, 2004

Eight years ago I lost my 14-year old Golden Retriever,"Thor" to old age. I took him everywhere. Thor would have picked up on caching real quick. My kids keep saying they want a dog. It may be time here soon to get another and yes it will go caching.

1.3k · March 29, 2004

Dog goes with me most of the time. He seems to enjoy the trails etc. Wears him out so it makes for a nice evening too. Jack Russells are great!!! He knows what the "Geocaching backpack" is.

One note though, please keep your dog on a leash and under control so that he/she/they don't disrupt others. And, please don't forget they need water breaks too!!!

HAPPY CACHING from Tix&Chiggers and Traveling Buddy

Oh my gosh -- JRTs do make great geodogs! Peanut is my main caching dog (the greyhounds are a big less adventurous!) and she is a Jack Russel and Rat Terrier mix. She can get low under brush, and even leaps high branches (in a single bound!) She will even run right up to the cache (I think she smells the previous cachers.)

I get her leashed as well, and with all dogs -- be sure to CIPO (Cache In Poop Out!)

Bec

Hey... I thought I was just dreaming, but my dog walked right up to a cache one time too. I agree with you that I think he smelled the previous cachers. Though it is cool to think that the dog found the cache. He can follow his scent back out of a hide too. Great dog.

March 29, 2004

I only take mine to remote caches but he loves it.

March 29, 2004

The Terrier Dog is a real participant and gets his exercise in & always sleeps great that night.

3.9k · March 29, 2004

Are you kidding? Dogs are mandatory. Bella comes with me on 95% of my cache hunts. She's even been known to sniff out a cache or two.

What sign?.....

March 29, 2004

I love the no dogs picture!

For those that don't have a dog...you have an excuse...geocaching! What dog wouldn't like it?!?!?!?!?!?!?

March 29, 2004

You Gotta take your dog!... My dog loves the woods...check these pictures out...

Zoe's dressed up for caching

Edited March 29, 2004 by coast2coast2coast

March 29, 2004

a couple more poochy pics

This is My favorite Zoe Dog Pic

1.3k · March 29, 2004

Chewie is rarely not along. He gets excited when he sees the GPSr come out.

I find that when you have a dog along people give you a pass for acting strange - they figure I'm dealing with dog poop or toys.

Once, I was out in the pouring rain rooting around in the woods by a nursing home looking for a cache. Someone saw me and called the cops, thinking this was strange.

When I got back to the parking lot a cruiser was sitting there. The cop took a glance at the dog and then asked me if I had seen any "strange people" back there.

March 29, 2004

Gotta Have Dogs!!!!

And all the people said, "Amen!"

A little piece of coincidence: I have a friend named Brian, who I call "Briz-ian", with a dog named Gizmo.

Edited March 29, 2004 by Team Grizzly

1.1k · March 29, 2004

You could always get a pointer.

GOOD DOG!

March 29, 2004

We just started geocaching this last weekend and couldnt imaging going without the whole team.

Here is a pic with out first find!

March 29, 2004

I would say take a dog whenever you can. Just be realistic about it. Your not going to put a dog in a repelling harness to do a 5-5 cache. Just use common sense when your caching with your 4 legged companion.

ALSO, remember that they can overheat a lot quicker than you can. Take several breaks and bring water along for them as you do for yourself.

ALSO, with the tick season coming upon us, make sure they are up to date on their heatworm check and check them for ticks after a long day of caching

5.9k · March 29, 2004

Patch the SuperDog loves to be in the woods, caching or not.

Mountain Tops:

Swamps:

Urban Trails:

Night Caches:

Edited March 29, 2004 by Criminal

March 29, 2004

We always take our two...although our big mutt (Bailey, on the left) we think just had a stroke and she has little use of her jaw. It hangs open :-( Off to the specialist tomorrow to find out what is wrong with the poor girl...I think she will still be up for caching though, she's quite the trooper

March 29, 2004

welp, I haven't been on my first cache yet, but when I do I'm definitely taking my dog Odin (Weimaraner). He will love it. He's always loved being involved with whatever I do ever since he was a pup.

1.3k · March 29, 2004

Patch the SuperDog loves to be in the woods, caching or not.

So Criminal, are you keeping Patch after all?

March 29, 2004

I think I will change my name to...... Dog Cacher.....

5.9k · March 29, 2004

Patch the SuperDog loves to be in the woods, caching or not.

So Criminal, are you keeping Patch after all?

Depends on who you ask. Patti wants to find a home for him although the reason has shifted somewhat. When he has to go out to do his business, he’ll bump whoever is nearby with his nose. The boys all ignore him until he goes on the floor somewhere. This is ruining the (expensive) upgraded carpet in our (new) home. If you tell them to walk him, they’ll piss&moan and take him out for five minutes. We are both working so we can’t really monitor him during the day. It’s not a good situation for us or him. I take him out when I can and he loves a ride in the truck. The dog LOVES Patti, he goes crazy when she gets home. That’s the saddest part, she is the one most attached to him and him to her. He hasn’t displayed the aggressive nature that started the whole mess in a very long time.

The short answer is yes and no, she says yes, but isn’t trying too hard to find a new home for him. I’m keeping my mouth shut hoping for the best.

Edited March 29, 2004 by Criminal

March 30, 2004

My dog does all my caches with me, caching and packer games, that is what he lives for

March 30, 2004

von Sweinigus concurrs.

March 30, 2004

I think dogs are behind this whole geocahe thing,they get go for a drive and a walk then a big knap.

1.6k · March 30, 2004

There are some who think that taking the human with them is optional

http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=f5...a6-f8cfdcede059

Wulf

1.8k · March 30, 2004

Would it be a good or a bad idea to take my dogs with me? Would taking one at a time be better or none at all?

I say drop the dogs and find yourself a couple of hot chicks. Dogs are, well, animals ... you'll have way more fun caching, say, in the nude, if you are with a HUMAN.

March 30, 2004

Cachers around here say that the only reason my cache dog (ZOE) keeps me around is because she can't figure out how to use the Legend!

And I ain't gonna teach her

otherwise I'm sure she would go without me!

Coast

March 30, 2004

Yana (Bear) goes nuts when I start fiddling with my backpack. He know it's time for a hike. He actually pulled me to this cache. I'm sure he smelled the cachers that were there the day before.

FYI He is a German Shepard / Boxer mix

Edited March 30, 2004 by Etrex Pirate

2.6k · March 30, 2004

Would it be a good or a bad idea to take my dogs with me? Would taking one at a time be better or none at all?

I say drop the dogs and find yourself a couple of hot chicks. Dogs are, well, animals ... you'll have way more fun caching, say, in the nude, if you are with a HUMAN.

And even if you're caching with a human, you can always still do it in doggy style!

2.2k · March 30, 2004

Would it be a good or a bad idea to take my dogs with me? Would taking one at a time be better or none at all?

Id bring my dog along, but ever since I divorced her, all she does is growl at me.

March 30, 2004

Ironman114 has taken our 2 dogs a couple of times caching. They love to go in the truck, and just go with us.

But around here during hunting season it can be dangerous for your dog out in the woods. Some hunters will just shoot your dog cause they think they're running off the deer. I've heard of it happening. I'd hate to see something happen to our 2 lovable dogs or anybody elses.

1.1k · March 30, 2004

Some hunters will just shoot your dog cause they think they're running off the deer. I've heard of it happening. I'd hate to see something happen to our 2 lovable dogs or anybody elses.

I'd hate to see the hunter who shot my dog.

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