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09-29-2017, 09:03 PM
In my experience, putting the pack on a goat and having them carry it is usually a non-event. Teaching good manners, which I assume you are already working on is most important. Then get them used to walking on trails off your property, with a halter and lead.
Then how well to they follow you off your property when they are not on lead? Do you want them to stay behind you? Do they? Do they stay pretty close to you? If they stop to nibble, do they come when you call? Do they follow other people?
Work up the time and distance hiked. Take some breaks and allow them to browse.
Part of the walking/hiking is getting them used to all the stuff they will encounter on the trail, from dogs to bicycles, to water, mud, and downed trees to get over or under.
Then how well to they follow you off your property when they are not on lead? Do you want them to stay behind you? Do they? Do they stay pretty close to you? If they stop to nibble, do they come when you call? Do they follow other people?
Work up the time and distance hiked. Take some breaks and allow them to browse.
Part of the walking/hiking is getting them used to all the stuff they will encounter on the trail, from dogs to bicycles, to water, mud, and downed trees to get over or under.