dogs have a mutually beneficial relationship with humans
Dogs were domesticated by ancient man thousands of years ago to serve man in many ways. Such as; protection, hunting, & companionship. Wikipedia goes into depth on the topic, found at the origin of the domestic dog. Needless to say the bond is ancient and has been mutually beneficial.
So, it only makes sense that people of today treat their beloved canines as one of the family. Lets face it, If something bad happens, such as an emergency situation . Due to natural or man made occurrences & you have to get out of Dodge, NO ONE wants to leave ; ”mans best friend” behind, while the rest of the family leaves for safety. That alone would upset & stress the children out even more , on top of what ever emergency situation is going on. NO, you cant leave the dog behind!
I suggest you start now , if you don’t already, and take Rover or Spot with you
dog with pack
more often. Even start taking him/her on family camping trips or on your favorite hiking trail. Not only is it good exercise , but, it gets the dog ready to leave with the family if need be. A company named WOLF PACKS INC. (wolfpacks.com) makes quality back packs for dogs to carry their own load. Such as; food, treats, water, and collapsible water bowls. (mil. surplus collapsible bowls are cheaper & more durable than the commercial ones available ) Lets get out there & spend lots of time with your DOGS!!
The Hard Tack Brigade 