More: The one who's been there though it all. From middle school through college, Dakota is the dog who turned myself and our whole family into crazy dog people. He gave us our love for hiking and new adventures, was always up for a trip to the park, and loved chasing ducks and barking at the mailman. He crossed over the rainbow bridge at 14 but still leaves his mark to this day in our daily hikes on the trail with our 7 year old Lincoln who he taught the ropes!