An acquaintance was deeply impressed by Mr. N’s hiking prowess saying it’s like he’s hiking three times the distance with his stride.
Even though he’s never tired, he does expend a lot of energy so he gets fed a lot of snacks on the trail. I look for healthy, meat-based, grain-free and portable treats. I tried out Primal Buffalo Liver Chunks Dry Roasted Dog Treats from Chewy.com when we were hiking Angel’s Rest.
Mr. N is a definite fan and they rank in his second tier of treats after cheese and meat that I cook for him (and yes, he is extremely picky!).
I approve of the treats because they are made from US-sourced buffalo with no added salt and sugar or preservatives and they’re a single ingredient treat. My only qualm is that they are not as easily breakable as I would like. They do break up but not into tiny, tiny pieces and some pieces are harder to break than others.
I used them to call him away from chipmunks at the summit. He really wanted to go after them.
And to remind him that he shouldn’t go jumping off cliffs.
And as a reward for climbing through the boulder field.
We also saw a lot of wildflowers.
And a waterfall.
But Mr. N could care less. He says bring on the liver and the chipmunks. What do you take for your dogs to snack on the trail?
Chewy.com provided us with the liver treats. Tenacious Little Terrier was not compensated for this review post. All opinions expressed are our own.
April 24, 2015 11:09 am
What a great place for a hike. Love the expression in the second photo!
April 24, 2015 8:30 pm
I think he's telling me hand over the treats and no one gets hurt.
April 24, 2015 12:21 pm
Those look like great treats and you sure have a nice place to hike.
April 24, 2015 1:19 pm
You look like you are going to get blown right off that rick in the first photo – be careful Mr.N.!
April 24, 2015 8:31 pm
He does look like another good gust of wind would send him flying, doesn't he?
April 24, 2015 2:33 pm
Look at that wind! Be careful out there Mr.N 🙂
April 24, 2015 4:20 pm
Hi Y'all!
Oh that sure was a beautiful hike!
My Human takes Fruitables for me so she can watch my calories. We're all watchin' our weight and need to exercise to keep it under control.
Y'all come on by,
Hawk aka BrownDog
April 24, 2015 8:32 pm
Mr. N runs chronically underweight so he needs lots of protein.
April 24, 2015 6:28 pm
What beautiful places you find to take Mr. N. and I for one am grateful that you take lot's of photos to share with us. I don't go hiking as a rule so I really don't take snacks with me.
April 24, 2015 8:32 pm
I'm glad you like them. We have fun.
April 24, 2015 9:07 pm
That's one of my very favorite hikes. The views are just amazing, aren't they? Thanks for snapping some shots! I'll need to take the dogs over there ASAP.
April 24, 2015 9:30 pm
OMGoodness, Mr. N. So close to the edge. Mom had a heat attack just looking at the pictures of this hike. My favorite treats for special occasions are also from Chewy.com. They're freeze dried chicken chunks. Yum!
April 24, 2015 11:24 pm
Great pictures! Barley gets lots of different types of snacks on the trails because she gets bored quickly and will quit responding to me if I don't have something new to offer her. We've tried the Primal Venison Lung Puffs–Barley's a big fan, but I had to cut them up with a knife before we took them anywhere to make them small enough to be rewards in class or on the trail.
April 25, 2015 1:04 am
Beautiful photographs! We like to make up a "trail mix" if we're going to be hiking more than an hour–dried sweet potatoes, roasted or freeze dried lung, and a dash of yogurt drops.
April 25, 2015 1:11 am
That sure is a difficult choice between snacks from your mom or a chipmunk for a snack. Sure looks like you had a great time on your hike.
April 25, 2015 3:51 am
Wow! That view is spectacular! And those snacks sound good too. I usually bring some sort of high protein treat for Rocco and some of his kibble too. He'll eat pretty much anything!
April 25, 2015 11:06 am
We love single ingredient treats, and haven't tried any buffalo ones yet, so we might just give these ones a go! As always, your backdrop is spectacular & makes for a pawfect review location!!
April 25, 2015 9:51 pm
Yikes….Mr. N isn't scared of heights, is he? (I only say that because I am!) That looks like a beautiful hike, and the perfect treats for the trail. We haven't tried those but have liked some of Primal's other treats….very good quality.
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
March 13, 2018 11:07 pm
That sounds like such a lovely adventure! I love treats that have only one to three ingredients that are all natural! Lyla and Link would ADORE these!
March 14, 2018 7:37 am
I just got a giggle thinking of Mr. N hunting buffalo, HA! I’ve no doubt he’d bring back a winner. *s*
March 14, 2018 7:50 am
That looks like an amazing hike! The boulders remind me of a hike we did in Bulgaria. I’m so glad Montecristo stays on the path no matter what. Phew!
March 14, 2018 9:35 am
Mr. N, that second photo of you is just adorable! Could you be any cuter? We love reading about your hiking experiences.
March 14, 2018 10:49 am
What a nice place to go hiking. I wish I could take my cats on a trip sometimes 😀
March 14, 2018 11:36 am
You get snacks when goin’ on hikes? EVER LUCKY! Hmmm…. I don’t get anythin’ like that. Sometimes I walk ’round THE WHOLE GARDEN with the peep, and never once has she brought along any snacks. I think I’m bein’ deprived, ESPECIALLY NOW that I’ve read that not only do you get snacks, but you get YUMMY SNACKS, too. I’m gonna have to have a chat with my peep. MOUSES!
March 14, 2018 5:23 pm
What an impressive view from up there. It’s important to bring some sustenance on such a trip 🙂