Guys, I'm going out on a limb here and straying from my roots with the "Zombie Dog" series (linked above in BOLD, for the less experienced WP user.) Y'all know I tend to focus on weapons and gear, and while my content in the gear dept is limited to one article - "Survival EDC: Tools of the Trade" - I like to think I'm pretty knowledgeable about most "common man" gear. More to come on this topic in the future.

In the past, we've discussed our opinions about dogs and other pets, and how they could possibly play a vital role in our survival in a zombie ruled world. In fact, a well-trained dog might be the perfect companion in a zombie ruled environment. While you'll have to tote a little extra food (or share your provisions)for your four-legged friend, I think having an extra set of super sensitive ears and night-capable eyes would be a welcomed asset. Many dogs (especially terriers) have strong hunting instincts and are capable providers when things look grim. On the flip-side, an untrained and undisciplined dog would become a liability and reduce your effectiveness. In a worst case scenario, a dog that is "barky" could in fact betray your location to zombies, looters or raiders.

The biggest problem I see is that many people "think" that their dog is well trained, when in fact, it isn't. My girlfriend's family is a great example. They have two dogs that are non-compliant and do not respond to commands reliably, but because they are "potty trained" they are good dogs. They are not leash trained, and when off leash they will wander. In fact, one of their dogs was killed in October when it escaped and strayed onto a major St. Louis road (Page) back in October. It's sad, but it wasn't the dogs fault.

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