Gorgeous photos! I think this is the best photo of Frankie I have seen.
She is such a beautiful dog, I love her coloring. That area is really pretty too, it looks similar to where I hike to the "G" in the summer. Have you tried a rectractable tape lead? I use one of those for Nebo when hiking so he can have more freedom (to climb up boulders too ), I'm not a fan of the regular retractables but I like the tape ones. I love Nebo's leather harness, I bought it in Florida...maybe you could find one at some local pet store or online, it stays on very well and doesn't shift around or rub.