Thanks for the tips guys! I am hoping to take him out on the bike trail next weekend, but apparently snow is in the forecast so we shall see how that goes. I will refer back to this thread when I actually get ready to go. I love the idea of a longer leash, that'd be fantastic for him for sure.

Freedom, that list was very useful thanks! Trust me I already go the poop bags covered Treats, check! I also bought him a harness I never opened awhile back. Would they sell 20 ft /15ft leashes (NOT tie-outs) in Petsmart or Petco? I'm wondering if a retractable one would be a good option but I've heard bad things about them snapping. I wouldn't feel safe making one out of a few leashes I don't think lol.

I would probably never let him off leash anywhere but a fenced-in area/dog park, considering his instincts. He's like that ON the leash, he would be gone in one second - regardless of his recall
skills.

Thanks for the tips guys!