Woww! Of course we're sorry to hear that happened to you guys but thanks for sharing because it gives us some reassurance that this was the same thing. It is a very scary situation to watch them like that. Unfortunately, this was the second time it has happened to Lucy. The first time she was 5 months old on her first canoe trip, she ate something at the campsite and then was falling over and couldn't walk. We rushed out of there as quick as we could, luckily we weren't far from our car. Paige called the Pet Poison Healthline as soon as we got service. They said it was likely cannabis poisoning and there is nothing they can do but give her fluids. So we took her home and watched her closely all night. The next day, she was back to normal. We learned dogs have twice as many cannabinoid receptors as humans and it doesn't take much to affect them. This time was very similar, she ate something around a campfire and shortly after she was out of it. We were pretty worried out there but the best option was to get through the night and leave in the morning if we had to. Luckily she was fine the next day. We were all just a little tired from a lack of sleep. Hopefully people will see this and be more cautious about how they dispose of their stuff...

Thank you for the feedback! I'm happy you enjoyed it!

Hey, yaa we are pretty sure that if it was a mushroom, plant or anything else it would have gave her an upset stomach and cause her to vomit, which she never did. Cannabis in dogs has an anti-vomiting effect and all of her signs and symptoms aligned. A pretty similar incident happened on her very first canoe trip when she was 5 months old and we ended up evacuating as quick as possible. When we got to cell service we called the Pet Poison Healthline and they told us it was likely Cannabis Poisoning and dogs have twice as many cannabinoid receptors as humans so it takes much less. So going off that, we think it was the same thing. Yes, we picked up Nexgard last week so she is covered for that, she definitely likes to get into things and we have found a few ticks on her in our area. So not taking any chances. Always appreciate any advice as I'm sure you go through some situations with your dogs too!

@@AleconAdventures interesting, I used to have a pitt-lab who ate roaches at every opportunity and never had a reaction. Maybe she had a high tolerance! 🤣

My pomsky keeps finding Marijuana on our hike around the city. The first time, she was very wobbly and up all night, tripping. The last time, she wasn't very wobbly but was tripping all night. The first time, we had her symptoms confirmed by our vet. She also has blader leaks after being exposed. Generally, she is tied but back to normal in 12 hours.

Definitely, felt good to be moving for a few days. Shoulders were sore after.

Ya! She will usually paw at us to keep going!

It is just around the corner. Hope you have some luck!

I am planning to switch out my trebles for singles, it is good for conservation. I personally don't think the fish died.

@@AleconAdventures I would be surprised if that fish lived. Glad to hear you are going to utilize split rings and swap out the dreaded trout mangle mouth treble hooks for a single hook. More people need to study coldwater fish, or take classes and learn best management practice for conservation. If only more people would have the self consciousness to utilize split rings and single hooks for conservation. Even if the greedy corporations don't have split rings on their lures, that is still no excuse, because one can just cut the treble hook trout mangle mouths off and add a split ring and single hook.

Haha, I'll take coffee anyway it comes! Expiry dates are just suggestions...

Thank you! It was definitely nerve racking. We were both pretty worried...but knew it wasn't an emergency situation and would have left the next day if we had to.

I can imagine how crazy it gets in the summer! It is a really nice spot. Too cold for swimming this time of year though 😅

A roach? Do not think so.

We are pretty sure that if it was a mushroom, plant or anything else it would have gave her an upset stomach and cause her to vomit, which she never did. Cannabis in dogs has an anti-vomiting effect and all of her signs and symptoms aligned. A pretty similar incident happened on her very first canoe trip when she was 5 months old and we ended up evacuating as quick as possible. When we got to cell service we called the Pet Poison Healthline and they told us it was likely Cannabis Poisoning and dogs have twice as many cannabinoid receptors as humans so it takes much less. So going off that, we think it was the same thing. Very handy tip, I can see how a clip would be useful! Will add it to the kit, thanks Alan!

Ya, it is surprising. Maybe could have been an edible or something...it is a very well travelled area and people had been there recently.

@@AleconAdventures Having traveled extensively throughout the Green and Adirondack mountains with golden retrievers for decades, I have never had an issue with a dog from cannabis so that’s what prompted my comment. Also, there wasn’t ‘designer weed’ around when I was hiking. Pretty much, people in that area grew their own 😶😆 I attended a small college in southern New Hampshire in the late 70’s and there was a very popular, west facing, spot on campus called “Roach Hill” where students would gather every evening to watch the sunset and “unwind” 😎. There were several free range dogs on campus and I never heard of any of them having an adverse reaction and I worked part time as a dispatcher for campus security. Ah, times have changed☺️

I can imagine most dogs would get intimidated by the sound of a pack of coyotes! It can be very unsettling for us humans too. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

I guess it would be great insulation! I have many tents but wanted to travel as light as possible because I had a lot of long and hard portages.

guess I decided it wasn't worth the effort lol

In our area we only have black bears and it is very rare for them to cause any problems. We carry bear spray most of the time but have never had to use it in the almost 20 years I've been canoe tripping. Bear spray would work to deter any animal but the best thing you can do to avoid an encounter is keep a clean campsite and store your food properly.

There is something to be said of doing a trip with no camera at all, and having the memory just for yourself and the others who did the trip with you. At times, a camera does take away from the experience. On the other hand, it has been so great to be able to share detailed accounts of our adventures with family, friends and now all of you. Our grandparents especially enjoy the videos, and that alone makes it worth it. The Ranger Lake loop was great, I'm glad you enjoyed watching it. Thank you!

Both have their perks! I enjoy solo trips but also love doing trips with Paige and Lucy.

Very strong! She's 80lbs and will be 2 years old next week. Thanks for checking out the video Liam.

Yes, it was! Thanks for watching 🙂

Thanks Brian! I've really enjoyed having her to keep me company on my adventures.