One of the Asst. Scoutasters in our troop has several dogs. One of the training/certification programs he and his family takes them through is a backpacking program. They have special backpacks for the dogs and they are trained to carry them with their own food.<br><br>Although this is not a survival course, it would seem prudent if you take your pets out camping and on the trail. That way they are trained properly and at the very least will not be as big of a liability as an untrained dog during a real emergency.<br><br>I don't know all of the details of the program. But I'd be happy to forward a message to my contact if you send me a private email at william_vannerson@ama-assn.org<br><br>Willie Vannerson<br>McHenry, IL