u/caramba_mate

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to hike the Nootka Trail on Vancouver Island and I’m trying to understand whether bringing my dog is realistic or a bad idea.

My dog is a Mini Aussie. He is fit, hikes regularly with us in the backcountry, and generally does not react to wildlife — no chasing, barking, or pulling toward animals. I understand that this does not eliminate wildlife risk, especially with wolves/bears, but I’m trying to hear from people who have actually done the trail with a dog or seriously considered it.

Has anyone here hiked the Nootka Trail with a dog?

I’ve read some warnings that dogs may not be recommended because of wolf activity, but I’d really appreciate firsthand experience from people who know the trail.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to hike the Nootka Trail on Vancouver Island and I’m trying to understand whether bringing my dog is realistic or a bad idea.

My dog is a Mini Aussie. He is fit, hikes regularly with us in the backcountry, and generally does not react to wildlife — no chasing, barking, or pulling toward animals. I understand that this does not eliminate wildlife risk, especially with wolves/bears, but I’m trying to hear from people who have actually done the trail with a dog or seriously considered it.

Has anyone here hiked the Nootka Trail with a dog?

I’ve read some warnings that dogs may not be recommended because of wolf activity, but I’d really appreciate firsthand experience from people who know the trail.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to hike the Nootka Trail on Vancouver Island and I’m trying to understand whether bringing my dog is realistic or a bad idea.

My dog is a Mini Aussie. He is fit, hikes regularly with us in the backcountry, and generally does not react to wildlife — no chasing, barking, or pulling toward animals. I understand that this does not eliminate wildlife risk, especially with wolves/bears, but I’m trying to hear from people who have actually done the trail with a dog or seriously considered it.

Has anyone here hiked the Nootka Trail with a dog?

I’ve read some warnings that dogs may not be recommended because of wolf activity, but I’d really appreciate firsthand experience from people who know the trail.

Thanks!