Hiking Paws

04/19/2025

04/19/2025

Thank you everyone! From the bottom of my heart. My family is a bit rattled. His health had gone down hill rapidly. We thought we had more time with him. Flynn was almost 11. This one hurts for big reasons.💔

If anyone has ever known a Vizsla, you know you’ve got a special animal in your presence. Our boy was beyond happy. His zest for life is something we should all strive to achieve. ☀️ His heart was so big. 💗 His bond with our children was strong. We had a free babysitter because he never left their sides while outside, specifically our son. 👶 This boy could cuddle. Vizsla’s are known as Velcro Dogs. He took this job very seriously. He’d climb inside your shirt if you let him. 🤗 He was an amazing hiking and biking companion. A friend to every dog he came in contact with. And lover of all people. 😍

Thank to all the Hiking Paws members and followers. You’re well wishes are greatly appreciated. Flynn was my official greeter of every new member of our packs over the past 11 years. His body language was soothing to the nervous dogs, confident yet kind to the bold ones, and playful and inviting to everyone. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to replicate that. He was one of a kind.

He had a lovely, lovely soul. I asked him to hug and play with all the other friends we’ve lost over the years, and I know he won’t let me down.
You are loved Flynn💖

04/18/2025

Today is a sad day for all Hiking Paws dogs and dog walkers. We are reluctantly saying goodbye to Margot’s dog Flynn. A few weeks ago Flynn stopped eating well, his bloodwork showed low rbc’s and platelets and he was loosing protein through his kidneys. After 2 surgeries to remove cancerous lumps and 2 surgeries to correct intestinal blockages his body just can’t take anymore, something bigger is wrong. Flynn has always been a part of my 9 years at hiking paws. Many of you have met him through Margot or at the parades. He is all love and bounce. He is the dog that showed me my dog aggressive dog could make new friends❤️ He is one of a kind and we will all(dogs and humans) miss him SO much💔😔Please keep him and Margot’s family in your thoughts 🌈

04/11/2025

Happy Birthday too the log dog, forager of the forest, fun and feisty Finley! She turned four yesterday and had a great time with 2 groups of friends. The second group was too wiggley to sit for a photo(except for Quincy😄) but I managed to get them all in one photo together with strategic food placement😉

04/09/2025

Happy Birthday Mary Poppins! You have been such a pleasure to have in the pack on Wednesdays! This sweet little lady is quickly becoming a favorite of mine! (How can you choose just one favorite here) lol here’s to many more healthy happy years miss poppins 🐾❤️ -Dominique

04/07/2025

I'm very sad to say this, but our sweet friend Beau finally said goodbye to us on March 6th, 2025. It's taken me a little while to share this news, mostly because once its announced, its permenant and real. And that hurts. It's also taken me a long time to search through hundreds of photos. But it was worth it.

This beautiful animal began hiking with us at age 1, in 2011. He was on the trail 3 days a week until December of 2024. That's roughly 144 hikes a year or 1,872 during 13 years. That's a lot of time together. And we loved every minute of it!!

Beau, you were a joy to hike with. Bouncy, playful, loving, and careful (excpet with Sadie, for some reason you were obsessed with biting her ears). You were always waiting in the window when we pulled up, and just as excited to see your mom and dad when you got home. We will cherish all the momories of our adventures together. You are a love of a lifetime.

Janet and Al. Thank you for sharing him with us. I am forever grateful for the time I had with him.

04/03/2025

It didn’t rain on us 🙏🏻Phew!🙏🏻

04/03/2025

Who knows what lies ahead on a foggy trail…

04/01/2025

Beautiful day in the woods 🤩

04/01/2025

This month had it all - snow, rain, and sun!

03/27/2025

I love it when the vans full of Labs❤️

03/26/2025

We don’t care how long your legs are. You’re welcome to join as long as you can keep up🥰😄😉

03/26/2025

Here’s another cool trick taught (to Finley) by Virginia….. she’ll jump up on anything to get a treat🤦🏼‍♀️