Hiking with dogs (and cats, and even rabbits or other pets) has become wildly popular in Washington state. It’s a huge attraction to those coming from out of state, too, whether they are moving or simply visiting.

The best stories always include a bit of action and suspense, and Butterscotch’s session definitely had its fill of it! Read on to learn about the incident that reminded me that all dog’s should remain safely on leash during their sessions, even if they have perfect recall.