>>507660>>507660I have an Australian shepherd, similar temperament and very easy to train. I haven't had to leash him in years except for looks sake. He heels or leads me by a few steps the whole trail and once spring comes around he will drag his pack out the closet cud he knows it's time.... I let him carry his own food and a toy and his couple other things. He's a pretty dog in the winter but I keep him buzzed for shedding and staying cool in the warm months. I'm from Louisiana btw and usually hike in the Ozarks