Pawsitive Hiking

Hiking with our dogs is a healthy activity and we want to protect our outdoor spaces, but dogs and their owners have a big impact on the environment. Therefore, it is important to educate ourselves on how to implement the best practices for hiking with our dogs. We interview Isabella Harris to learn more about the impacts of dogs on trails and what we can do to preserve them. Together, we can work to connect with nature and take care of the world around us. Episode Hosts: Lily Crandall, Delaney Leffel Course Coordinators & Podcast Ringmasters: Colleen Duncan, Molly Carpenter, Treana Mayer Audio Engineer: Ethan Fagre Sources: Interview: Isabella Harris Education Specialist at the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas. Ms. Harris specializes in education programs focusing on how to enjoy local natural areas safely. Yuma, P., Fowler, J., Duerr, F., Kogan, L., Stockman, J., Graham, D. J., & Duncan, C. (2019). Promoting outdoor physical activity for people and pets: Opportunities for veterinarians to engage in public health. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 34, 18–21. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.tcam.2018.11.002 Admin, et al. “Alpine Vegetation and the Struggle to Survive.” Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, 15 July 2016, https://www.14ers.org/alpine-vegetation-and-the-struggle-to-survive/.