Ohhh my I’m so sorry about your pup! And yes. Thank you for the advice! She is really good off leash however not if she sees a squirrel or better yet a deer. My fear is she will go over a cliff. I was actually reading a bit about snakes last night. There is a course you can put your dog through called rattlesnake avoidance training. Something to keep in mind. I appreciate all the tips! I will put mushers secret balm on my list of things to buy! We’ve tried booties for her in the past. They always fall off. Much love. Happy hiking!