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Hiking with Small Dogs

Author : Adam Raven
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781541071872
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (718 download)

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Download or read book Hiking with Small Dogs written by Adam Raven and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from the perspective of a small dog owner with a desire to take his dog to places traditionally reserved for larger breeds this book covers the finer details of hiking and, most importantly, care. A small dog is as capable as any larger dog and, in many ways, is more ideal for hiking. Subjects covered include breed selection, first aid, pre-hike conditioning as well as specific topics on multi-day hiking and camping. While not the absolute authority on all things for hiking with a dog, this book encompasses most of the issues unique to small breeds. With any dog, however, it is most important to HIKE YOUR DOGS HIKE!

Best Hikes with Dogs New Hampshire and Vermont

Author : Lisa Densmore
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594852367
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)

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Book Synopsis Best Hikes with Dogs New Hampshire and Vermont by : Lisa Densmore

Download or read book Best Hikes with Dogs New Hampshire and Vermont written by Lisa Densmore and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2005-08-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the difficult hike in New Hampshire up "Smarts Mountain" and the easy hike in Vermont around "Abbey Pond" from Best Hikes with Dogs New Hampshire & Vermont * New Hamshire and Vermont trails rated 1-4 paws to show difficulty for dog owners and their four-legged friends * Terrain that's hazard free and easy on the dog paws * On most trails, no leashes required and no large crowds Lisa Densmore hiked more than 300 miles in New Hampshire and Vermont mostly with her faithful trail companion Bravo, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, but also with other dogs, while researching this book. In Best Hikes with Dogs new Hampshire and Vermontshe shares her favorite trails of easy day hikes to overnight backpacking trips, presented through canine-centric eyes. This guidebook will delight both you and your pet with directions to panoramic views, long ridge walks, lush forests, and pristine lakes. Advice is given on topics such as proper trail etiquette for dogs, wildlife encounters, and weather concerns. Additional features include what to pack for your pooch, including the Ten Canine Essentials, a doggy first aid kit, and a Trail Finder chart that lists hikes by length, terrain, difficulty for dogs, and more.

The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs

Author : Jen Sotolongo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493055976
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Book Synopsis The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs by : Jen Sotolongo

Download or read book The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs written by Jen Sotolongo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs, you and your four-legged friend can be ready for anything the wilderness might throw at you. Set yourselves and others up for the very best hiking experience. Need-to-know topics are covered for the novice hiker or new owner, from trail etiquette to leave no trace ethics, important gear and packing guides to essential commands you should train on the trail. Featuring beautiful and illustrative photography, this must-have guide will inform and inspire any adventure dog and their parents. Inside you’ll find: Tips for minimizing impact on the trail and practicing dog hiking etiquette. Gear and packing lists. Multi-sport information including camping, backpacking, mountain biking, and paddle boarding with your dog. The very best hike to take with your dog in every state.

Best Hikes with Dogs Georgia & South Carolina

Author : Steve Goodrich
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594851638
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)

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Book Synopsis Best Hikes with Dogs Georgia & South Carolina by : Steve Goodrich

Download or read book Best Hikes with Dogs Georgia & South Carolina written by Steve Goodrich and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007-03-05 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from Best Hikes with Dogs Georgia & South Carolina * Guidebook to 54 dog-suitable hikes accessible from Atlanta, Charlotte/Rock Hill, Columbia/coastal Carolina, Greenville/Spartanburg, and south Georgia * A trail-finder chart helps you choose just the hike you're looking for * Trails rated 1 to 4 paws to indicate difficulty for both you and your dog * Tips on hiking with dogs, their special needs, and more One cold November night in the Blood Mountain Wilderness in north Georgia, Steve Goodrich and his wife, Ashley, had to wrap themselves around their yellow lab, Rebel, under one sleeping bag. It was the last time they would fail to anticipate their dog's special needs on the trail. Since then, Rebel and the Goodriches have hiked thousands of miles together in Georgia and South Carolina to select the best dog-friendly, dog-fun, and dog-safe trails in the region. Most hikes in Best Hikes with Dogs Georgia & South Carolina are on lightly traveled trails with few horses, bicycles, or motorized vehicles. Hikes avoid steep, rocky terrain and many offer lakes or streams as rewards. Potential dog hazards such as alligators or snakes are noted in the hike descriptions. Advice on hiking with dogs includes what to pack for your pooch -- the Ten Canine Essentials and a doggy first-aid kit. A "Hike Summary" chart in the front of the book indicates trail length, water features, loop hikes, whether "best for fit dogs," and more.

She Explores

Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452167672
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book She Explores written by Gale Straub and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

The Trail Hound's Handbook

Author : Ellen Eastwood
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899977049
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book The Trail Hound's Handbook written by Ellen Eastwood and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Truly Great Adventures Begin with a Best Friend at Your Side It’s a great big wonderful world out there—so big that most young hikers, experienced or not, would do well to enlist the help of a capable guide. Enter the family dog. Husky or half-pint, lapdog or Labrador, your dog was born a highly skilled wilderness guide. Employing his or her acute senses of smell, hearing, and vision, your dog can point you to countless signs of life on the trail, turning the average walk in the woods into an exciting wilderness adventure. The Trail Hound’s Handbook by Ellen Eastwood is your best source for planning dog-powered hikes, basic hiking etiquette and safe practices, clues to spotting wildlife along the trail, and assorted tips to make hiking with dogs simple and fun. Learn to recognize your dog’s unique wilderness skills, and find a new way to bond with your family’s best friend.

Doghiker

Author : Alan Via
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 1438478380
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Doghiker written by Alan Via and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guidebook for dog owners that includes seventy-seven great hikes from the Adirondacks through the Catskills. Much more than a guidebook showing readers great places to hike with their canine companions in upstate New York, Doghiker is a dog owner’s operating manual and tool kit. A lifelong dog owner, Alan Via makes a strong case for responsible ownership and offers guidance on selecting a canine hiking companion, training, safety, appropriate gear, canine first aid, and keeping your dog fit and healthy. Covering the Adirondacks through the Catskills, and areas in between, this unique guidebook includes seventy-seven beautiful hikes that are great for dogs. Each hike has a custom topographic map showing parking areas, trails, viewpoints, water sources, and other points of interest. Included are a peak-finder map and chart showing every hike and a summary of rating categories, as well as information on total mileage, elevation gain, ratings for views, difficulty level, dog safety and hazards, hiker traffic, trail conditions, and whether a leash is suggested or required. Detailed driving directions for each outing, including GPS coordinates for key intersections and trailheads, are also provided. By presenting all of this information, drawn from Via’s forty-plus years of hike leadership, readers can easily evaluate which hike fits their needs and get outside and explore the great outdoors with their four-legged friends.

Following Atticus

Author : Tom Ryan
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062101307
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)

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Download or read book Following Atticus written by Tom Ryan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a close friend died of cancer, middle-aged, overweight, acrophobic newspaperman Tom Ryan decided to pay tribute to her in a most unorthodox manner. Ryan and his friend, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch, would attempt to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire’s four-thousand-foot peaks twice in one winter while raising money for charity. It was an adventure of a lifetime, leading them across hundreds of miles and deep into an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. At the heart of the amazing journey was the extraordinary relationship they shared, one that blurred the line between man and dog. Following Atticus is an unforgettable true saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, as one remarkable animal opens the eyes and heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman to the world’s beauty and its possibilities.

Hiking with Your Dog

Author : Gary Hoffman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking with Your Dog written by Gary Hoffman and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The information in Hiking with your Dog is based on the real challenges of wilderness travel. The book covers the basics of training a dog to walk at your side to minimize first contact with other hikers and dogs. It also offers a good discussion of how to deal with obstacles, such as stream crossings and boulders.

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Author : Zak George
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1607748916
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Zak George's Dog Training Revolution written by Zak George and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

Open Season

Author : Daren Worcester
Publisher : Down East Books
ISBN 13 : 1608936481
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Open Season written by Daren Worcester and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woods Cop: True Stories of the Maine Warden Service is a collection of 21 stories from two former colonels, two lieutenants, two sergeants, four district wardens, a warden pilot, and one currently active duty corporal. Altogether, their cumulative experiences account for more than 300 years of warden experience. Before reality TV cameras, GPS devices, and dashboard computers, these wardens presided over a coming of age era for the Maine Warden Service. It was a time when a compass, map, and their wits were what mattered most in the field. Every day offered the potential for an exciting new adventure, many of which endangered the wardens themselves. This book recreates the full warden experience. In addition to hair-raising, life-and-death scenarios, the collection covers moments such as a child innocently outing his parents as “looking for deer” at night, the doldrums of a stakeout, and the grief of tragedy. The stories have been written in a third person, narrative format to ensure consistency in style and to help readers feel the excitement of a twig snapped in the dark, the frustration of second guessing yourself when lives are at stake, and the duty to do what’s right, even if it means breaking the law.

If Your Dog Could Talk

Author : Anita Burns
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780986411014
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book If Your Dog Could Talk written by Anita Burns and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If Your Dog Could Talk is a "straight-forward" guide to understanding your dog.If you ever wonder what your dog is thinking, this book is for you. Dive inside your dog's mind and read in plain English how your dog sees the world.Learn what it means to be a dog and how dogs relate to other animals and the people around them.Gain insight into your dog's body language, learn what it means, and what else your furry family member is trying to tell you.Understand how dogs learn, how their minds function, and the foundation of professional dog training and behavior modifications including dealing with fear, anxiety, and aggression.If Your Dog Could Talk offers plenty of practical advice. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to deal with housebreaking, loose leash walking, raising a well-behaved dog, fulfilling your dog's needs, and finding the right kind of professional should you need help.If Your Dog Could Talk covers a wide range of topics like dog's emotions, evolutionary psychology, and ethology. But also lots of practical advice on dog parks, dog fights, health and nutrition, first aid, disaster preparedness, legal issues, training equipment, and much more.

Doggin' Orlando: The 31 Best Places to Hike with Your Dog in Central Florida

Author : Doug Gelbert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781935771210
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (712 download)

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Download or read book Doggin' Orlando: The 31 Best Places to Hike with Your Dog in Central Florida written by Doug Gelbert and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever considered how far you walk with your dog? If you walk just 15 minutes a day you will have walked far enough in your dog's lifetime to cross the United States. With all that walking ahead of you, aren't you ready for a new place to take a hike with your dog? Doug Gelbert, author of 26 books on hiking with your dog, has brought his pack to the Orlando area to sniff out the area's best tail-friendly parks and trails for the new book, DOGGIN' ORLANDO: THE 31 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN Central Florida. Orlando can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your canine adventurer can be climbing ancient dunes that leave him panting, trotting through paw-friendly pine flatlands, exploring heritage cattle ranches or circling lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. DOGGIN' ORLANDO explores the region's top trails with your best friend in mind... Where can your dog hike down the historic brick Pershing Highway, constructed in 1917? (page 61) Where can your dog see Indian shell middens 2,000 years old? (page 27) Where can your dog hike through largest phosphate deposits in the world?(page 50) No Dogs! Is there any more dispiriting day for a dog owner than driving to a new park and encountering the dreaded "NO DOGS" sign? DOGGIN' ORLANDO tells you the parks that don't welcome dogs. Also packed inside these 90 pages are... ...tips on getting your dog ready to hike ...tips on outfitting your dog for a hike ...tips on practicing low impact hiking with your dog ...and much more What makes a great place to take your dog hiking? Well, how about a paw-friendly surface to trot on? Grass and sandy soil are a lot more appealing than asphalt and rocks. A variety of hikes is always good - long ones for athletic dogs and short ones for the less adventurous canine. Dogs always enjoy a refreshing place to swim as well. For dog-friendly parks our guides describe the trail options for your dog, evaluate park traffic from other users, tell you whether you will need a guide dog to find your way around and, of course, tell you how to get to the park. While walking the dog around Orlando, author Doug Gelbert also brings along generous helpings of local history, botany, geology, architecture and more. So what are you waiting for? Your dog will want to hike where Queenie, "The World's Only Water-Skiing Elephant" started her performing career (page 53), see the only bird native only to Florida (page 63), hike through 100-year old orange groves (page 57)...

Hiking with Dogs

Author : Linda Mullally
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9780762740116
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Hiking with Dogs written by Linda Mullally and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive hiking guide highlights the benefits of hiking with your dog while helping readers choose, train, condition, and care for their canine hiking companions. Author Linda Mullally is a freelance writer who divides her time at home between Carmel Valley and Mammoth, California. Dogs have always enhanced her life and enjoyment of the outdoors. She uses her writing to educate readers on the care and treatment of man's best friend, as well as to heighten awareness about humans' responsibility to the natural environment.

Happy Trails for You and Your Dog

Author : Gary Lee Hoffman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780965184601
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (846 download)

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Download or read book Happy Trails for You and Your Dog written by Gary Lee Hoffman and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Doggin' Long Island

Author : Doug Gelbert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981534626
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Doggin' Long Island written by Doug Gelbert and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever considered how far you walk with your dog? If you walk just 15 minutes a day you will have walked far enough in your dog's lifetime to cross the United States. With all that walking ahead of you, aren't you ready for a new place to take a hike with your dog? Doug Gelbert, author of 21 books on hiking with your dog, has brought his pack to Long Island to sniff out the area's best tail-friendly parks and trails for the new book, DOGGIN' LONG ISLAND: THE 30 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN NEW YORK'S PLAYGROUND. Long Island can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your canine adventurer can be climbing seaside dunes that leave him panting, trotting in rolling pinelands, exploring the estates of America's wealthiest families or circling lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. DOGGIN' LONG ISLAND explores the region's top trails with your best friend in mind... Where can your dog see Long Island's largest population of its only native cactus, the prickly pear? (page 83) Where can your dog visit the site of United State government time travel experiments (maybe)? (page 51) Where can your dog stand by the grave of August Belmont's Gordon setter, Robin, who he showed in the first Westminster Dog Show in 1877 (page 63) No Dogs! Is there any more dispiriting day for a dog owner than driving to a new park and encountering the dreaded NO DOGS sign? DOGGIN' LONG ISLAND tells you the parks that don't welcome dogs. Also packed inside these 108 pages are... ...dog-friendly campgrounds ...tips on outfitting your dog for a hike ...tips on practicing low impact hiking with your dog ...great beaches to take your dog on Long Island ...and much more Whatmakes a great place to take your dog hiking? Well, how about a paw-friendly surface to trot on? Grass and sandy dirt are a lot more appealing than asphalt and rocks. A variety of hikes is always good - long ones for athletic dogs and short ones for the less adventurous canine. Dogs always enjoy a refreshing place to swim as well. For dog-friendly parks our guides describe the trail options for your dog, evaluate park traffic from other users, tell you whether you will need a guide dog to find your way around and, of course, tell you how to get to the park. While walking the dog, Gelbert also brings along generous helpings of local history, botany, geology, architecture and more. So what are you waiting for? Your dog will want to hike to the highest point on Long Island (page 55), visit the first Dark Sky park on Long Island (page 45), hike through the island's oldes white pine plantation (page 53), see one of the world's rarest wildflowers, the sand plain gerardia (page 41)...

The Dog Who Took Me Up a Mountain

Author : Rick Crandall
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0757322697
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book The Dog Who Took Me Up a Mountain written by Rick Crandall and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The uplifting story of two unlikely mountaineers: a man in late middle age and a fearless pint-sized pup who, together, scale Colorado's highest peaks. By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally. Depressed to find himself facing a mid-late-life age crisis and watching his finances crumble as the tech industry bubble burst, he hopes his future isn't headed downhill. It was at this critical juncture in their new marriage that his wife Pamela made an astute and life-changing suggestion: "Let's get a dog." So begins the story of Emme, a 200-pound Saint Bernard trapped in the body of 5-pound Australian terrier puppy. Soon, Emme and Rick hit the hiking trails around Aspen, Colorado. While she is groomed to be a show dog, it's soon obvious that her heart is in the hills and with Rick, who decides to add more challenging hikes to the mix. Before long, they are scaling Colorado's "fourteeners," peaks with altitudes of over 14,000 feet. On one magical day, Emme climbs to the top of four "fourteeners," a quarter of the sixteen such peaks she will complete during her life without once being carried on a trail or on the rocks on the way to a summit. In mountaineering Rick realizes he has found—in his late sixties—his life's new passion. This is where Emme has led him—out of the abyss and to the top of the mountain. She was never really walking behind: she was nudging him along until he found his stride. Even after Rick understood the glory of climbing, it was Emme still doing the leading, until Rick learned how to lead himself.