If your hiking with your pooch and the dog begins to limp; you find nothing wrong with the effected leg check neck and back for issues.

My Lab mix has been going lame (vet nor I could find an issue witht he leg) and then after rest (usually 24-48 hours) no problem. I would rest him for a few more days and we would walk; short distance no problem much over 4 miles the limp would return. Yesterday morning we made itless than a half mile and he was limping badly; returned home and headed for vet; I said "remember you said when he start limping again get him out here?" she said"Yes",took one look and said "He has a disk in his neck out of place." Lazar treatments for the next six days and rest for the next two to three weeks. The rest (no walking) will be harder on him. He likes to get out and about. SO; just for you edification!!!