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Trout Creek's Isle Royale ("Porter"), CGC, RN, WPD, WWD |
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Porter has earned his Working Pack Dog title, recognizing his willingness to hike with his packs. The WPD title is awarded to dogs who complete 9 hikes of 8 - 10 miles each carrying at least 20% of their body weight. Porter weighs about 95 lbs. and carrys 19 lbs. in his packs. |
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Porter on a training hike, Cumberland Valley (PA) Rails-to-Trails. |
Andi and Porter enjoying a break, Massachusetts pack hike, November 2008. |
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Drinking water is the best way to reduce the weight of the packs! Ohio pack hike at the 2008 "Swissathalon." |
Finish of the first pack hike at the Ohio pack hike at the 2008 "Swissathalon." Porter (center) pictured with Autumn (left) and Tremor (right) |
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On the trail at the Amherst, Mass. pack hike, November 2008. |
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